Mission
The NRCP is committed to providing effective diagnosis, surveillance, and control of major parasitic diseases, aiming to reduce morbidity and mortality in Canadians.
- Responds to public health threats in coordination with the National Microbiology Laboratory (NML)
- Develops advanced laboratory testing methods
- Operates under international standards for clinical laboratories
Researchers at the NRCP
- Study current public health issues
- Use modern methods and state-of-the-art technologies
- Participate actively in scientific research
- Train students through various academic programs and postdoctoral fellowships
Services
- Clinical testing and evaluation of new lab methodologies
- Consulting for NML, provincial labs, and clinical parasitologists
- Technology transfer and training for public health professionals
- Educational and training programs for students and 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 du Québec (INSPQ)
Clinical Consultations
The NRCP does NOT provide clinical consultations.
For clinical consultations, contact the Tropical Diseases Clinic at (514) 934-8488 or visit J.D. MacLean Centre for Tropical Diseases.
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