$554 M awarded to Canadian research hospitals
22.08.2008 16:01
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Research-based hospitals across Canada gained $554 million in federal funding Thursday to attract and keep world-class researchers. "This investment in Canada's research hospitals will result in new insights into the causes of illness, new approaches to prevention and treatment, improved health-care delivery systems, and ultimately, in an improved quality of life for all Canadians," Dr. Eliot Phillipson, president and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, said in a release. Montreal's McGill University and the McGill University Health Centre received nearly $100 million in funding, the largest infrastructure investment the CFI has made. "Our researchers are currently spread out over more than 65 separate labs located in 50- to 100-year-old buildings that impose severe constraints on their activities," said Dr. Vassilios Papadopoulos, director of the research institute of the MUHC. "Given the world-class achievements of our scientists and clinicians in these poor conditions, one can only dream of the discoveries that will emerge from a modern facility that is designed to encourage the interdisciplinary collaborations and synergies that are the basis for true scientific innovation." The $554,480,880 investment includes: - $426,544,529 awarded under the Large-Scale Institutional Endeavours component of the Research Hospital Fund.
- $127,936,351 to assist institutions with the operation and maintenance costs associated with the infrastructure projects being funded.
Toronto's University Health Network was awarded $119.9 million, including $92.3 million toward construction projects at the Krembil Discovery Centre, Toronto Western Research Institute, Ontario Cancer Institute and Toronto General Research Institute. The institutes in Toronto will use the funding for new equipment for clinical studies, stem cells, medical imaging, drug discovery programs and other research fields. Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador received an $11-million grant to go toward a new building dedicated to human genetics research. Hamilton General Hospital and Toronto's Centre for Addiction and Mental Health were awarded grants earlier this week. Story Tools: E-MAIL | PRINT | Text Size: SMLXL | REPORT TYPO | SEND YOUR FEEDBACKRelatedExternal LinksFunding database, Canada Foundation for Innovation(Note: CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites - links will open in new window) Health HeadlinesJump in U.S. measles cases linked to vaccine fearsMeasles cases in the U.S. are at the highest level in more than a decade, with nearly half of those involving children whose parents rejected vaccination, health officials said. Maple Leaf stresses food safety as role of federal inspectors debatedThere is "no definitive link" between a nationwide outbreak of listeriosis that may be responsible for five deaths and a Maple Leaf Foods plant in Toronto, the company's president told consumers on Friday.Health Canada warns against two natural health productsHealth Canada is warning consumers not to use two unauthorized natural health products because they are not approved by its department and may cause serious negative health problems that could result in death.Despite expanding diagnostic imaging, Canada lags behind other developed countriesCanada has significantly boosted its supply of diagnostic scanners since 2003 but the number still lags behind other developed countries.Lettuce, spinach can be zapped with radiation to kill germs: U.S. rulingAmerican food producers will soon be allowed to expose fresh spinach and iceberg lettuce with low levels of radiation in order to kill E. coli and other potentially dangerous germs. Health FeaturesIN DEPTHFood safetyFrequently asked questions about listeriaASTHMABoys vs. girlsNew thinking about the disease in youngstersFOODHealthy barbecueAudio: Dr. Peter Lin on reducing cancer risks (6:35)IN DEPTHMental healthCanadians earn failing grade for attitudeIN DEPTHWest Nile  HEALTHMemorySurprising things that affect itPeople who read this also read …
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