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Rachel Han
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rachel.han@sunnybrook.ca
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Hematological Pathology
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Forensic Pathology Fellowship (G. Raymond Chang)
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Head & Neck Pathology COI
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Molecular Pathology COI
Optical Genome Mapping COI
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Clinical laboratory services: Greater Toronto
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Clinical Laboratory Quality Indicators and harmonization
Improving the diagnosis and management of iron deficiency and anemia
Harmonization of critical values
Reference Interval harmonization
About the LMP Quality Council
How to get involved
What do clinical laboratories do?
About
Contact us
Message from the Chair
Who we are
Our partners and affiliates
25 years of LMP
Alumni
Support a graduate student: alumni mentoring
Careers
Strategic Plan 2023-2028
Pillar 1: Inclusive Community
Pillar 2: Dynamic Collaboration
Pillar 3: Impactful Research
Pillar 4: Disruptive Innovation
Pillar 5: Agile Education
The 2021 Self-Study report
External Review 2008–2012
News
The LMP newsletter
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Career events with our alumni
LMP awards in teaching, research and service
Celebration of Excellence 2025
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