ABOUT US
Cutting edge clinical research
BLC Clinic Research has been conducting high-quality medical research for  10 years. In conjunction with world-leading pharmaceutical companies, we have participated in more than 50 clinical trials involving almost 200 patients. Many of these trials have led to important advances in the treatment of such diseases as COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, and bronchiectasis and have been published in prestigious international medical journals.
WHAT ARE CLINICAL TRIALS?
Clinical trials are essential investigations into new drugs and treatments for medical conditions. They are conducted by specially trained teams of doctors, nurses and technicians who follow strict protocols. These protocols ensure that the information from the trial is accurate and reliable and, most importantly, that the health and safety of the patients who volunteer to participate are protected.
COPD STUDIES
COPD is a chronic condition of the lungs, usually related to smoking tobacco, but other factors have been identified. It results in progressive airflow obstruction that is only minimally reversible. The disease is further aggravated by exacerbations (flare-ups), particularly for severe COPD.
We conduct COPD studies on mild to very severe disease. Often the trials are targeted toward patients who have frequent exacerbations/flare-ups of their condition. Many of the medications available for COPD have been tested at our clinic.
OUR PEOPLE
Dr. Patrick Killorn, FRCP, FCCP
Dr. Killorn has been in clinical practice in internal medicine and respiratory medicine since 1987. He has been in practice in Burlington since 2007 after practicing in Ottawa and Abu Dhabi.
Mary Chessman, RN, CCRC
Mary has had extensive experience in bedside nursing as well as conducting clinical trials. She has been with BLC Clinical Research since 2011.
Jill Torley, RPN, CRE
Jill has been with the clinic since 2008 after a career in nursing at Joseph Brant Hospital. She has been involved in clinical research for more than a decade.
CONTACT US
3155 Harvester Road, Suite 406, Burlington, ON, Canada L7N 3V2
Tel: 905-639-5177
Fax: 905-639-3239
