National Reference Centre for Parasitology

The National Reference Centre for Parasitology (NRCP) is committed to providing effective diagnosis, surveillance, and control of major parasitic diseases, with the objective to reduce morbidity and mortality in Canadians. We respond to public health threats in coordination with the National Microbiology Laboratory (NML), develop advanced methods to improve tests and procedures that take place in the laboratory, and operate laboratory practices and standards for clinical laboratories. Researchers at the NRCP study current public health issues, employ modern methods and state-of-the-art technologies in their tests, actively participate in scientific research performed in the lab, train students through undergraduate and graduate programs, and provide specialized training for post-doctoral fellows. Our services include: - Clinical testing - Evaluation of new laboratory technologies and methodologies - Providing consulting services to the NML, provincial laboratories and clinical parasitologists, with respect to methodologies, procedures, and possible modes of treatment in the field of medical parasitology - Providing technology transfer in routine parasitological diagnostic procedures to provincial laboratories and Canadian Armed Forces personnel - Educational and training programs for students - Training programs for researchers Contact: National Reference Centre for Parasitology Research Institute of the MUHC 1001 Decarie Blvd. E03.5375 Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1 Canada Affiliation: Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) / National Microbiology Laboratory (NML), Health Canada Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) J.D. MacLean Centre for Tropical Diseases, McGill University Institut National de Santé Publique Québec (INSPQ) Clinical consultations: The NRCP does NOT provide clinical consultations. For clinical consultations and appointment with a doctor, please contact the Tropical Diseases Clinic at 1 (514) 934-8488.