Robarts Research Institute
Site: Stroke Prevention and Atherosclerosis Research Centre (SPARC)
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: LON4387 | Last Modified: 07 Jan 2021 | Last Full Update: 15 Jul 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-931-5731 |
| Fax | 519-931-5737 |
| sparc@robarts.ca | |
| Website | www.imaging.robarts.ca/drupal/SPARC/ |
| Primary Contact | Geraldine Brooks, Receptionist |
| Alternate Contact | Katherine Wright, Secretary |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Medical research program * main goal is stroke prevention through the study of causes of stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)/Stroke Helps patients with atherosclerosis and family members by identifying known causes of premature atherosclerosis and a process called "Treating Arteries" instead of merely treating risk factors such as high blood pressure and cholesterol Those interested in volunteering for research as a patient with premature atherosclerosis or family member should email the SPARC program |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8am-3:30pm |
| Areas Served | Brant County ; Bruce County ; Chatham-Kent ; Dufferin County ; Durham Region ; Elgin County ; Essex County ; Grey County ; Haldimand County ; Haliburton County ; Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Hastings County ; Huron County ; Kawartha Lakes ; Lambton County ; Middlesex County ; Muskoka District ; Niagara Region ; Norfolk County ; Northumberland County ; Oxford County ; Peel Region ; Perth County ; Peterborough (County of) ; Prince Edward County ; Simcoe County ; Toronto ; Waterloo Region ; Wellington County ; York Region |
| Boundaries | Central and Southwestern Ontario |
| Eligibility | Volunteers 18-80 years with high blood pressure, high cholesterol or premature hardening of the arteries and/or family history of premature hardening of the arteries |
| Application | Call for research appointment * doctor referral required for clinical appointments |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Free |
| Agency Information | |
| Established | 1995 |
| Primary Executive | J. David Spence, Director, Scientist |
| Alternate Executive | Daniel Hackam, M.Reza Azarpazhooh, Associate Scientists |
| Funding | Private |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | London (Northwest) |
| Located In Community | London |
| Address & Map | 1400 Western Rd London, ON N6G 2V4 |
| Intersection | Western Rd and Elgin Dr |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |