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McGill University Health Centre

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Institution
Facilities
HÔPITAL GLEN
Served Clientele / Population
Served population
1,700,000 people
Type of population
Pregnancy follow-up clientelePediatricAdultGeriatricMental health care clientele
Characteristics
MulticulturalismPopulation from First Nations or InuitFounder effectUrban center population
Therapeutic Areas
Cardiology and vascular diseasesDermatologyPainEndocrinology and metabolismGeriatrics / Cognitive degenerative disordersInfections and infectious diseases / Virology / VaccinesGenetic diseasesPulmonary and respiratory diseasesRare diseasesNephrologyOncology – GastrointestinalOncology – GenitourinaryOncology – HematologyOncology – Melanoma-skinOncology – LungOncology – SarcomaOncology – BreastOncology – Head-neckOncology – Rare tumorsOncology – Solid tumorsOphthalmologyOrthopedicsOtorhinolaryngology (ear / nose / throat)PediatricsPsychiatry / AddictionRheumatology / Musculoskeletal / InflammationWomen’s health (obstetrics / gynecology)Central nervous system / Neurology
Types of Research Projects
Experimental drug (phase I / II / III or IV)Cell therapy and gene transferRadiopharmaceutical productNatural health product
Research Ethics Board
Frequency
The five specialized panels will meet on average twice per month.
Laboratories
Optilab Laboratory certified ISO 15189
Platforms and Technical Facilities
Research Pharmacy
Schedule
Day
Receiving unblinded monitoring visits
Yes
Other departments involved in drug preparation
The pharmacy does not manage: CAR-T cells (stem cell laboratory), blood products (blood bank), radiopharmaceutical products (nuclear medicine), or non-drug products (for example, fecal extract)
Equipment
Continuous temperature monitor with alertMedication preparation hoodRefrigeratorFreezer -20°CFreezer -70°CClean roomScaleOrbital shaker
Phase 1 Unit or Capacity
Overnight accommodation
Yes
Beds available for overnight stays
8 beds
Outpatient care reception
Yes
Number of chairs available for outpatient care
8
Care services for the pediatric population
Yes
Number of chairs available for pediatric care
8 chairs (shared between Adult and Pediatric departments)
Infusion Center or Chair
Description
The CMI infusion center has five chairs dedicated to infusion care. The space and processes have been carefully designed to optimize patient care.
Negative pressure rooms
Number
9
Imaging
Equipment
UltrasoundComputed tomography (CT Scan)Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)Dual-energy X-ray (DXA)
Cardiopulmonary Function Testing Technical Platform
Reserved for research only
Yes
Schedule
Day
Equipment
SpirometryPlethysmographyElectrocardiogramDiffusing capacityBronchoscopy/scopeWalking areasVO2max measurementCPEX (cardiopulmonary exercise test)Grip strength and other functional assessments
Cardiometabolic Platform
Reserved for research only
Yes
Schedule
Day
Equipment
Indirect calorimetryBone densitometry
Operating Room
Reserved for research only
Yes
Schedule
Day
Ophthalmology Equipment
Reserved for research only
Yes
Schedule
Day
Equipment
Octopus 900Marco RT 300 RefractorDaytona Ultra-Widefield (UWF™) Retinal ImagingMAIA Confocal MicroperimetryCentreVueCanon CR-DGI Digital Non-Mydriatic Retinal CameraMarco G5 Ultra Slit LampETDRS Illuminator Cabinet and BaseE3 System (Desktop Visual Electrophysiology System and ColorDome)Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) RTVue XR100-1
Sleep Laboratory
Reserved for research only
Yes
Schedule
DayEveningWeekendAvailability by agreement
Equipment
OximeterPolysomnographCPAPEEG