For many academic programs across LMP, summer is a time for new learners to join us for clinical placements. We’d like to welcome the new fellows and residents. A number of them have been able to take time out of their initial days in LMP to introduce themselves to us, an exercise we’d like to... Continue Reading →
Dr. Susan Done, a pathologist and expert in breast cancer at UHN explains how the funding will support her work. Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive subtype of breast cancer with more deaths occurring within the first 5 years after diagnosis than for other subtypes. Although TNBCs account for approximately 15% of... Continue Reading →
A focused report by: Matthew Nichols, Candice K. Silversides, Anna Woo, Felix Leung, Jennifer Taher, Qianghua Zhou and Davor Brinc. Introduction: A patient presented to hospital with chest pain and shortness of breath on 2 occasions 4 weeks apart. Clinical examination revealed an elevated jugular venous pressure consistent with heart failure or elevated filling pressures.... Continue Reading →
After 21 years as an Administrative Assistant, Yvonne Bedford will retire from the Laboratory Medicine Program at UHN. Yvonne spent over two decades in various administrative roles, including 15 years supporting the Program Medical Director. “I’m proud of myself,” says Yvonne. “I was really dedicated and available and I worked hard. The time I spent... Continue Reading →
After more than 57 years with the Laboratory Medicine Program, Berit Cameron will be retiring on May 27, 2022. Berit has worked in a variety of administrative roles over the years including hematology, surgical pathology, liver, and gastrointestinal pathology. Berit started out working in Pathology at Princess Margaret Hospital on Sherbourne Street in 1965 where Berit... Continue Reading →
The Pathology Report 