National Reference Centre for Parasitology
National reference laboratory providing diagnostic testing, method development, surveillance support, research and training in parasitology. Core functions include molecular and serological diagnostics, microscopy and culture, biomarker discovery using proteomics/mass spectrometry, assay development and inter-laboratory evaluation, specimen logistics, and laboratory quality management for provincial and public health laboratories.
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
National Reference Centre for Parasitology
National Reference Centre for Parasitology Research Institute of the MUHC 1001 Decarie Blvd. E03.5375 Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1 Canada
Services
Centralized reference diagnostic testing for a broad range of parasitic infections, delivered to national and provincial laboratories and clinical consultants.
Assessment, validation and inter-laboratory evaluation of new diagnostic methods and technologies for parasitology.
Consulting on laboratory methodologies and provision of technology transfer and training to standardize diagnostic procedures in partner laboratories.
Hands-on and theoretical training for undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and laboratory staff in diagnostic parasitology and associated techniques.
Centralized reference diagnostic testing for a broad range of parasitic infections, delivered to national and provincial laboratories and clinical consultants.
Assessment, validation and inter-laboratory evaluation of new diagnostic methods and technologies for parasitology.
Consulting on laboratory methodologies and provision of technology transfer and training to standardize diagnostic procedures in partner laboratories.
Hands-on and theoretical training for undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and laboratory staff in diagnostic parasitology and associated techniques.
Expertise Areas
- Reference parasitology diagnostics and clinical consultation
- Molecular diagnostics and species-level PCR panels
- Serology and immunoassay development and validation
- Microscopy and culture-based parasite detection
Key Technologies
- Conventional, real-time and multiplex PCR
- Serological assays (ELISA, immunoblot, IFA)
- Lateral-flow rapid immunoassays
- Microscopy (blood smear examination)
News & Updates
Media item referencing identification of a potential treatment target for Cryptosporidium parvum.
Media coverage item linking to a news article on advances in parasitic disease diagnosis.
Media item referencing identification of a potential treatment target for Cryptosporidium parvum.
Media coverage item linking to a news article on advances in parasitic disease diagnosis.