Let鈥檚 unite all the efforts around the globe to strive for a world free of Tuberculosis
The Montreal Chest Institute (MCI) is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The Centennial Committee is proud to invite you to the:
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MCI World TB Day Seminar
March 24th 2009 from 12h00 to 13h30
Meakins-Christie Amphitheater
3626, St-Urbain, Montr茅al
Keynote speakers:
Dr Mario Raviglione, Director, Tuberculosis
Division., World Health Organization, Geneva - video message -
鈥淕lobal Tuberculosis and the Canadian contribution鈥�
Pr Annmarie Adams, William C Macdonald Professor, School
of Architecture, 平特五不中
鈥淐ollapse and Expand: Design for Tuberculosis,
1909-1956鈥�
Dr Kevin Schwartzman, MD, MPH, FRCPC, Respiratory
Division, Montreal Chest Institute (MUHC) and 平特五不中
University.
鈥淣ear and Far: The Two Words of Tuberculosis鈥�
Dr Dick Menzies, MD, MPH, FRCPC, Director Respiratory
Division, Montreal Chest Institute (MUHC)
鈥淧rospects for Global Tuberculosis control - what will it
take鈥�
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The seminar will be followed by a reception at the
Montreal Chest Institute鈥檚 boardroom (J2.05)
Please confirm your presence to
Isabelle Kling, MUHC Public Relations and Communications
514 934 1934 ext 36419
The Montreal Chest Institute opened its doors
officially on October 21, 1909 as a dispensary for treatment of
tuberculosis with emphasis on early detection, home care and
education. The MCI quickly became known as one of Canada鈥檚 leading
hospitals for research and treatment of respiratory diseases.
The MCI is affiliated with the 平特五不中 and is part of the
平特五不中 Health Center (MUHC).