Volume 4, Issue 2, 1999
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Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences

The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences, located in Toronto, conducts approximately 20 - 30 research projects each year in the areas of institutional research, studies on the use of technology in health care, contract research with outside companies and quality assurance program research.

Projects in progress or recently completed by the Institute include:

	studying the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and the personnel required for training;
	studying the status of current and new technology in molecular genetics in order to incorporate new technology into training programs;
	studying the role and educational preparation of paramedics in the health care field for the Ontario Ministry of Health;
	studying the number of personnel required as radiation therapists and physicists in radiation oncology for Cancer Care of Ontario;
	researching background on a quality assurance program developed by the Ontario College of Medical Laboratory Technologists; and
	conducting various pharmaceutical research projects with private sector firms.

For further information, contact Dr. Colin Stone, Director of Institutional Research, Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences at tel.: 416-596-3101, ext. 3109 or fax: 416-596-3192.