MONTREAL, Nov. 26, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - National Bank is very pleased to
announce that it has strengthened its longstanding commitment to the
Jewish General Hospital by making a generous $2 million donation to
establish the Dubrovsky Molecular Pathology Centre, as part of the
Jewish General Hospital Foundation's "You have the power to heal"
fundraising campaign.
"I am proud to see that our financial support, which will also include
an annual National Bank Research Excellence Award, is helping to make this innovative project a reality," said Diane
Giard, Executive Vice-President - Personal and Commercial Banking, at
the inauguration ceremony.
Molecular pathology is a rather new discipline that has advanced by
leaps and bounds over the past 10 years. The Jewish General Hospital,
dedicated to providing cutting-edge medical care, therefore decided to
found the Dubrovsky Molecular Pathology Centre to improve detection of
genetic signatures associated with various illnesses, including
numerous types of tumours.
For National Bank, building close ties to its clients means being
involved with communities and contributing to individual well-being.
"Participating in the establishment of this sophisticated, world-class
medical centre was an easy decision for National Bank, and we are
honoured to play our part in promoting top-notch research, which will
result in ever more targeted cancer therapies," concluded Diane Giard.
Every year, through its donations and sponsorships program and the
initiatives of its employees, National Bank supports hundreds of
organizations across Canada. It is particularly committed to supporting
health, education, arts and culture, and community outreach, with the
goal of generating positive benefits for communities. This year, the
Bank received the Outstanding Enterprise of the Year in Philanthropy
award in the "over 250 employees" category from the Quebec chapter of
the Association of Fundraising Professionals. To learn more about
initiatives we support, visit commitment.nationalbank.ca.
About National Bank of Canada
With $187 billion in assets as at July 31, 2013, National Bank of Canada
(www.nbc.ca) together with its subsidiaries, forms one of Canada's leading
integrated financial groups, and has been named among the 20 strongest
banks in the world by Bloomberg Markets magazine. The Bank has close to
20,000 employees and is widely recognized as a top employer. Its
securities are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: NA). Follow
the Bank's activities via social media and learn more about its
extensive community involvement at clearfacts.ca and commitment.nationalbank.ca.
Photo Caption (from left to right): Dr. Roderick McInnes, Director of
the Lady Davis Institute at the JGH, Ms. Diane Giard, Executive Vice
President, Personal and Commercial Banking, Banque Nationale, Dr. Alan
Spatz, Director of the Dubrovsky Molecular Pathology Centre and Chief
of Pathology at the JGH, Mr. Myer Bick, President and CEO of the JGH
Foundation, and Dr. Gerald Batist, Director of the Segal Cancer Centre
at the JGH.
SOURCE National Bank of Canada
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