Dr. Dorothy Truong, PhD, FCACB, joined LifeLabs in July 2017 and is a Clinical Biochemist on the Chemistry Medical Scientific Team and the Laboratory Director for the Sudbury Regional Lab.   

Her focus is on special chemistry, with areas of responsibility in autoimmunity testing, toxicology, and trace metal testing. She is also involved in multiple projects focused on improving quality assurance, implementing new technologies, and expanding LifeLabs mass spectrometry testing capabilities to empower healthier Canadians.  

Dr. Truong obtained her doctoral degree in the Department of Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto. Her doctoral degree focused on understanding the mechanisms of bacterial invasion of human cells and the underlying signaling pathways induced by bacterial toxins. Following this, Dr. Truong graduated from the University of Toronto Clinical Chemistry Fellowship program.   

Throughout her career, Dr. Truong has published over 25 scientific papers, conference abstracts, and case reports. She has also received over 20 awards for academic and research excellence, including the Society for Young Clinical Laboratorians Grant.  

Her commitment to advancing diagnostic science and quality standards reflects our mission to ensure that every test brings patients closer to answers and reassurance.