"From Genes to Genomic Medicine" is a strategic research priority theme of the CIHR Institute of Genetics (IG). This theme emerged from various workshops and consultations with the community, led and sponsored by the IG. One of the key goals of the "From Genes to Genomic Medicine" Initiative is to address the increasing need to translate scientific advances in our understanding of basic developmental processes, genetics and genomics into medical practice. The approach taken for this Request for Applications (RFA) is to build on existing Canadian strengths in developmental genetics and clinical research.
The purpose of this RFA is to provide operating grants in support of research projects designed to foster research that bridges clinical investigation and more basic scientific research to address an important problem in human development.
The Institute of Genetics is pleased to announce the results of the Operating Grants - Genomic Medicine and Human Development competition. A total of twenty-two applications were received to the August 15, 2005 deadline, of which five were approved for funding. Funding for this initiative is being provided by the Institute of Genetics, the Institute of Gender and Health, the Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health, the Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Applications were adjudicated by a peer review committee.
For further information about this program, please contact:
Jennifer Ralph
Program Delivery Officer
Tel: (613) 941-1068
Fax: (613) 954-1800
Email: jralph@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
Milka Popov
Assistant Director
CIHR Institute of Genetics
123 Edward Street, Suite 1211
Toronto, ON M5G 1E2
Tel: (416) 813-7670
Fax: (416) 813-7673
E-mail: milkaig@sickkids.on.ca
