Dennis Orton

PhD

Investigator and Clinical Biochemist, BC Children's Hospital

My focus is on doing more with less. If we need to take blood from a child, then take as little as possible. If we need to take a biopsy, can we get both diagnosis and a treatment plan all at once? Combining what we know from many years of research with what we want (accurate diagnosis, treatment options) helps personalize drug treatment regimens and minimize blood collections, all while improving the overall patient experience and providing better outcomes. By working with cutting edge technologies and utilizing the extensive expertise of physicians, pathologists and scientists, we can drive substantial improvement in patient health and wellbeing.

Academic Affiliations

  • Clinical Assistant Professor, , Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia
  • Research Theme: Childhood Diseases
  • Research Group(s): Childhood Cancer and Blood Research; Clinical Pharmacology; Clinical and Community Data, Analytics and Informatics; Rare Diseases

Contact Information

Location

4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6H 3N1

Grants

IGF-1 in Treatment of Growth Hormone Deficiency. Funding Source: Pfizer Long-Acting Growth Hormone Research

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