What services does the Centre provide?
The primary purpose of the Centre is to provide colon cancer screening. When you come to the Centre for preventative screening the medical staff will determine what, if any, tests or procedures are required The Centre is fully equipped with state of the art equipment to perform colonoscopies, the most effective way to screen for detect colon cancer in its earliest stages. Alternative screening techniques including Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT) and Air Contrast Barium Enema (ACBE) are also available. Research protocols will be used to assess other screening techniques including virtual colonography and fecal genetic testing. However, the latter tests will not be a part of the general care provided at the Centre. Please click here to learn more about these procedures.
The Legal Centre provides legal advice and assistance to individuals in communities across Ontario. The Centre can help you: • Resolve a dispute involving your rights under the Human Rights Code • File an application to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario if you want to ask the Tribunal to consider and resolve the dispute through mediation or at a hearing • Provide legal assistance when your application to the Tribunal is at mediation or at a hearing before the Tribunal • Help you enforce an Order of the Tribunal if the Tribunal finds that you have experienced discrimination.
Enquiries service – You are welcome to contact us with any queries you have regarding learning and teaching in the biosciences. We will endeavour to give you an initial response within two working days. Professional Development Events – Each event is bioscience-focused and based around an aspect of learning and teaching such as plagiarism, ethics or practical work. Bioscience Education – Our peer reviewed journal of learning and teaching in Bioscience. Funding – We provide funding for projects that enhance bioscience teaching. Reports from completed projects are available for download. Knowledgebase – Online resource service for tertiary level bioscience teachers. Bioscience Bulletin – Published three times a year the Bulletin contains wide-ranging more informal articles related to learning and teaching in the biosciences. ImageBank – A collection of free, copyright-cleared, Bioscience images for educational use.
