Robarts Research Institute
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The Robarts Research Institute is a non-profit medical research facility in London, Ontario with a staff of nearly 600 people. A variety of diseases are studied there, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimers, and many forms of cancer. It is also well known for its medical imaging research. As well, it is Canada's only private medical research centre.
The institute was founded in 1986, under the guidance of neurologist Dr. Henry Barnett, most famous for his work with Aspirin as a preventive therapy for heart attack and stroke. Dr. Mark Poznasky became scientific director in 1993 and was recently awarded the Order of Canada for his work.
See also
John P. RobartsExternal link
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