Leonardo Pangilinan’s Journey in the new Biochemistry Micro Credential Program
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3M ago
Leonardo Pangilinan, an Advanced Laboratory Technician at LMP, has embarked on a journey to fulfill his aspiration of becoming a Medical Laboratory Technologist through career laddering. Despite juggling two jobs and a family, he seized the opportunity to join the brand new Biochemistry Micro Credential Program at The Michener Institute. “The program is really well supported ..read more
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LMP Equipping the Future Scholarship Winners 2023
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4M ago
Congratulations to the three recipients of the 2023 LMP Equipping the Future Scholarship, designed to support individuals pursuing graduate studies within the department. Geetthan Vairamuthu (Q&S Specialist, Specimen Management), Hansika Deepak (Technician III), and Nicole Smith (Q&S Specialist, Pathology) have showcased the alignment of their academic pursuits with LMP priorities. Their adeptness in leveraging new ..read more
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Spotlight on Geetthan Vairamuthu, one of LMP’s first Quality Assurance and Service Specialists
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7M ago
Patient safety is at the heart of everything we do at the UHN, and it comes in many shapes and forms. Geetthan Vairamuthu, one of the first Quality Assurance and Service Specialists at UHN’s Laboratory Medicine Program (LMP), plays a pivotal role in ensuring patient safety by overseeing the quality assurance efforts within Specimen Management ..read more
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UHN is the first laboratory in Canada to use Optical Genome Mapping to diagnose Acute Myeloid Leukemia 
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7M ago
The Cancer Cytogenetics Laboratory at UHN hit a significant milestone in August, becoming the first laboratory in Canada to launch Optical Genome Mapping (OGM) for use in the genetic diagnosis of patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.  Optical Genome Mapping is a new technology that allows UHN’s Cytogenetics Lab to look for structural and numeric genome ..read more
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Welcoming Michael Kossov, Senior Manager, PreAnalytic Services
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7M ago
Michael Kossov joined TeamLMP as the new Senior Manager of PreAnalytic Services (formerly Specimen Management), on Aug. 14. Michael’s wealth of experience and leadership in the healthcare and lab setting make him an invaluable addition to our team. With over 15 years of progressive lab experience in large laboratories in Toronto, Michael brings a breadth of knowledge ..read more
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Welcoming Raj Saniasy, Senior Manager, Anatomic Pathology
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by uhnlabs
7M ago
Raj Saniasy joined LMP as the new Senior Manager of Anatomic Pathology, joining on August 28. Raj’s extensive experience and leadership in histology and cytology labs, as well as his expertise in pathology administration, make him a valuable addition to our department. Over the past five years at Scarborough Health Network, Raj excelled as a ..read more
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Introducing LMP’s 2023/24 Fellows
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9M ago
The Lab Medicine Program at University Health Network (UHN) is delighted to introduce the talented individuals who have joined our program as fellows for the period of July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. These remarkable professionals bring their unique backgrounds, skills, and passion to contribute to our commitment to excellence in laboratory medicine. Please ..read more
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Discovery of the Month: New Study Reveals Insights into COVID-19’s Multi-Organ Injury and Pathways to Combat Cytokine Storms
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10M ago
Dr. Carmen Avila-Casado contributes to a groundbreaking research study published in Journal of Clinical Investigation Insight on April 11, 2023: Cytokine storm-based mechanisms for extra-pulmonary manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 infection Summary Researchers at the Glomerular Disease Therapeutic Laboratory, led by Dr. Sumant Chugh, have made significant progress in understanding how COVID-19 causes severe multi-organ injury in ..read more
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LMP Introduces Novel Strategies to Upskill Staff and Build a Brighter Future for Lab Medicine in Ontario
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1y ago
Ontario is experiencing a shortage of medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) and other lab professionals. The pandemic has only exacerbated the problem. In an effort to avoid disruption to our exemplary service, the Laboratory Medicine Program (LMP) at UHN has found innovative ways to upskill and resource existing staff.  “As one of the biggest hospital labs ..read more
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An inside look at autopsies  
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by uhnlabs
1y ago
Ever wonder what goes on inside a medical autopsy suite?   Pathologists, pathologist assistants and various types of trainees perform approximately 75 autopsies per year at University Health Network (UHN).  Dr. Michael Seidman, Director of Autopsy, has performed many hundreds of autopsies in his 10-year career, including almost 100 at UHN’s Laboratory Medicine Program. He tells ..read more
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