ALS Research Centers - Canada

General Information	Research and Trials
University of Alberta ALS Clinic Walter Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2B7 Phone: 780-407-3719 Fax: 780-407-8969 Website: www.ualberta.ca/als Medical Director of Clinic: Wendy S.W. Johnston M.D., FRCPC, Medical Director Sanjay Kalra, M.D., FRCPC Co-director Specialty: Neurology Nurse Specialist: Patricial Carey R.N. Phone: 780-407-3719 Email: Clinic Secretary/Coordinator Carrie Jordan Phone: 780-407-3719 Email: Other medical specialties: Our multi-disciplinary clinic includes dietetics, orthotics, physiotherapy, psychology, respiratory therapy, social work, speech and swallowing therapy. Other diseases/conditions treated: Other Motor Neuron diseases including Kennedy's syndrome. Muscle disorders including muscular dystrophies and inflammatory myopathies, nerve disorders including CIDP and hereditary neuropathies.	Research emphasis: Clinical trials, MR spectroscopy and MR imaging, motor system electrophysiology, quality of life, end-of-life issues Completed Research Studies: BDNF Aventis Phase IV-Riluzole Novartis Phase II Novartis Phase IIb Clinical trials in progress: MRS in MND Monitoring Progression in ALS Memantine Phase II Research Coordinator: Meredith Lynch B.Sc., CCRP Phone: 780-407-2944 EMail: Record last reviewed: 12 Dec. 2006
McMaster University ALS Clinic McMaster University Medical Center Room 447 1200 Main St. W. Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3Z5 Phone: 905-521-2100 Fax: 905-521-2656 Medical Director of Clinic: John Turnbull, M.D. Other specialties: Respirology, physiatry	Research emphasis: Neurotoxicity Animal studies on creatine, ginseng, and AIT-082 Clinical trials: Riluzole; SR57746A HAART trial Contact person: Ms. Ishtar Gabriel, Clinic Coordinator Phone: 905-521-2100 extension 76870 Fax: 905-521-2656 Record last reviewed: 27 Oct 2002
Montreal Neurological Hospital/Institute ALS Clinic Montreal Neurological Hospital 3801 University Ave. Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4 Phone: 514-398-5262 Fax : 514-398-2745 Email: Director of Clinic: Angela Genge, M.D. ALS Nurse: Ms Toni Vitale Phone: 514-398-1288 E-mail: ALS Secretary/Coordinator Mrs. Catia Abreu Phone: 514-398-5262 Fax: 514-398-2745 E-mail: ALS Research Assistant Mr. Marc Lemieux Clinical Research Unit Phone: 514-398-2667 E-mail: Affiliated Researchers: Dr. Jean Pierre Julien Dr. Heather Durham Other diseases/conditions: Neurommuscular clinic with emphasis on muscle disease.	Research emphasis: Use of MRS in clinical trials, drug development using transgenic mouse models, Riluzole open label trial, sanofi extension trial, myotrophin trial, Minocycline trial, end of life issues. Contact person: Mr. Marc Lemieux Phone: 514-398-2667 E-mail: Record last reviewed: 10 Feb 2003
ALS/Neuromuscular Clinic - Sunnybrook & Womens Health Sciences Centre - University of Toronto SCIL - Rm. UG26 2075 Bayview Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4N 3M5 Phone: 416-480-4213 main contact Fax: 416-480-6817 Medical Director of Clinic: Dr. Lorne Zinman/dd> Clinical Director: Dr. Marek Gawel Staff Respirologist: Dr. Peter Webster Staff Physiatrist: Dr. Anthony Newall Clinic Co-Ordinator: Myrna Moore, RN Administrative Secretary: Olive Grozelle Other heatlh care professionals involved: Dietitian, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, access to augmenative aids and seating clinic, gastroenterology, psychiatry and orthotics.	Research: Multifocal motor neuropathy with conduction block CPK levels in patients with ALS who receive Riluzole Early options re: ventilation Clinic ALS Database Pilot Study: Stem Cell-Phase I Clinical trials:: Riluzole RP4274-CA1.401 Sanofi SR57746A/LTS3069 Novartis CTCH3460102 - finished Novartis CTCH346A0106 - upcoming Contact person: Myrna Moore Phone: 416-480-4214 Fax: 416-480-6817 E-Mail: Record last reviewed: 08 Sep 2005
Vancouver - ALS Centre at GF Strong Rehab Centre 4255 Laurel Street Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 2G9 Phone: 604-737-6319 Fax: 604-737-6234 E-mail: ALS Specialists: Dr. Neil Cashman Dr. Charles Krieger Dr. Hannah Briemberg Other specialties: Respirologist, gastroenterology, physiatry, OT, PT, social work Other diseases: All neuromuscular diseases/disorders Other information: The clinic has been in existence for nearly 20 years. It is multidisciplinary and a major referral centre for Western Canada and the Northern United States. Patients are looked after on a continuum at regular intervals and at home. There are 1.5 nurse co-ordinators attached to the clinic	Research emphasis: The motor cortex in ALS, neurophysiology of ALS, collaborative genetic studies Respiratory physiology Stem cell infusion Clinical trials in progress: Sanofi Poly-pharmacy Celebrex Contact person: Marife Fabros, RN Email: Record last reviewed: 13 Jun 2005
London - Motor Neuron Diseases Clinic London Health Sciences Centre University Campus 339 Windermer Road London, Ontario N6A 5A5 Phone: 519-663-3874 Fax: 519-663-3609 E-mail: Medical Director: Michael J. Strong, M.D., FRCPC Specialty: Neurology Other medical specialists: The clinic has a full team of ALS specialities including: nurse, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapist, dietitian, pulmonary medicne, psychological services, social worker	Contact person: Rita Casciano Phone: 519-663-3874 Fax: 519-663-3609 Email: Record last reviewed: 10 Mar 2005