October 13, 2005 Source: Queen's University: http://qnc.queensu.ca/story_loader.php?id=434e648f86e20 Queen’s health researchers receive $11.6 million (Kingston) – Researchers studying pre-eclampsia in diabetic pregnancies, brain responses to injury and disease, and access to primary care for the homeless are among 38 Queen’s projects awarded a total of $3.3 million in the latest round of Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) funding. Across Canada, 1600 health research projects received more than $354 million. "Health research is one of Canada's major engines of productivity, economic growth, and global competitiveness for the 21st century, driving the development of new products and services, attracting investment and creating jobs for Canada's highly trained workforce," said Dr. CIHR president Dr. Alan Bernstein in announcing the new funding. "CIHR is proud to support the work of outstanding investigators in universities, hospitals and research institutions across the country." The CIHR is the Government of Canada's premier agency for health research. Its objective is to excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge and its translation into improved health for Canadians, more effective health services and products and a strengthened Canadian health care system. For a listing of all university allocations, see the CIHR web site. Contacts: Nancy Dorrance, Queen’s News & Media Services, 613.533.2869
Therese Greenwood, Queen’s News & Media Services, 613.533.3234 Attention broadcasters: Queen’s now has facilities to provide broadcast quality audio and video feeds. For television interviews, we can provide a live, real-time double ender from Kingston fibre optic cable. Please call for details. | 