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Jacques J.G. Genest, a pioneer of clinical research in Quebec, passed away on January 5th at the age of 98
11 January 2018
General Public News
It’s hard not to mention the death of Dr. Jacques J.G. Genest (father).
Founder of the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM), Dr. Genest also created the first bioethics center in Canada while making major scientific discoveries that helped cure hypertension.
Here are some web links to remember his career (only available in french):
- http://cdnmedhall.org/fr/inductees/dr-jacques-genest
- http://www.ledevoir.com/societe/science-et-technologie/517180/le-dr-jacques-genest-un-pionnier-de-la-recherche-clinique-au-quebec-n-est-plus
- http://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/sante/201801/09/01-5149394-le-fondateur-de-lircm-jacques-genest-decede-a-98-ans.php
- http://www.frqs.gouv.qc.ca/espace-presse/nouvelles-et-communiques/nouvelle/deces-de-jacques-genest-zgyce5lv1515510990472
- http://quebec.huffingtonpost.ca/jacques-beaulieu/le-quebec-est-en-deuil-le-docteur-jacques-genest_a_23328670/
