Montréal, Tuesday, July 26, 2011
The Carsley Family Foundation donates $500,000 in honour of Dr. Lucien Campeau
A ceremony took place at the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF) on July 26 in memory of Dr. Lucien Campeau, a cardiologist at the Montreal Heart Institute who died in March 2010.
A plaque in Dr. Campeau’s honour was unveiled in the presence of Mr. Marvin Carsley, a major benefactor of the Foundation, Mr. Henri-Paul Rousseau, Chair of the Board of Directors of the MHIF, Mr. Robert Busilacchi, Executive Director of the Montreal Heart Institute (MHI), and family members of Dr. Campeau.
Mr. Marvin Carsley, a member of the Board of the MHIF, donated $500,000, which has been assigned to the Hybrid room of the Montreal Heart Institute, in honour of Dr. Lucien Campeau.
About Dr. Lucien Campeau
Pioneer of the Montreal Heart Institute, a cardiologist, senior researcher and outstanding teacher, Dr. Lucien Campeau introduced a revolutionary procedure, the coronary radial artery, which has reduced patient discomfort and the risk of thrombosis and infection during angiography. This diagnostic test can determine the status of the arteries and blood flow. This novel procedure in cardiology was so important that it was adopted in a very short time all over the world.
Dr. Lucien Campeau has chaired the Association of Cardiologists of Quebec, the Society of Cardiology of Montreal, and the Canadian Society of Cardiology. He also acted as governor for Quebec of the American College of Cardiology.
He was the recipient of numerous awards including the Prix Jean Lenègre, honouring members of the Institute who contributed to research on the development of coronary artery bypass grafting, the Prix Carsley, and the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Quebec's Heart Award, in addition to the research achievement award of the Canadian Society of Cardiology.
The Montreal Heart Institute Foundation
The Foundation raises and administers funds to support research, care, teaching, prevention, rehabilitation and to evaluate new technologies at the Montreal Heart Institute. In doing so, it encourages the excellence of an institution that is a world renowned leading-edge cardiology centre, at the service of Quebec’s community.
The Montreal Heart Institute
Founded in 1954 by Dr. Paul David, the Montreal Heart Institute constantly seeks the highest standards of excellence in the cardiovascular field through its leadership in prevention, ultra-specialized care, professional training, clinical and basic research and by evaluating new technologies. It is part of the major network of excellence in health formed by the Université de Montréal and its affiliated institutions.
For more information on the Foundation: www.fondationicm.org
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Information:
Josée Darche, MBA
Director, Development and Communications
Montreal Heart Institute Foundation
Tel. : 514.376.3330, ext. 2205 / josee.darche@icm-mhi.org
