The Government of Canada is always supportive and proud of all the health researches being conducted so meticulously throughout the country. As a show of their continued support, McMaster University was awarded $8.45 million, which is a part of $275 million national investment to support Canadian researchers studying the full spectrum of health issues affecting the Canadian lives. Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR)’s largest funding program, Project Grant, supported the projects funded through the $275M investment.
Investments in health research are some of the most important that we can make as a nation. These federally funded projects hold the potential for scientific advancements, new treatments, and improved quality of life for Canadians living with a variety of health conditions, while creating high-quality middle-class jobs at hospitals and universities across the country.
-The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health
At McMaster University, Minister Tassi met with grant recipients to celebrate their achievements and to learn more about their research projects. Drs. Sharon Kaasalainen and Hsien-Yeang Seow, who are studying ways of improving palliative care in the home and in long-term care homes were also present at the event.
From left to right: Charu Kaushic, scientific director of the CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity; Filomena Tassi, MP and minister of seniors; Sharon Kaasalainen, associate professor, School of Nursing; Hsien Seow, professor, oncology and Susan Denburg, executive vice-dean and associate vice-president, academic, Faculty of Health Sciences.
Photo by Sarah Janes
When asked how the CIHR investment will benefit the research programs, Dr. Rob Baker, Vice-President of Research at McMaster University explained,
“This CIHR investment will have a tremendous impact on a number of our research programs. From improving post-operation anesthesia confusion and finding better ways to treat muscular dystrophy to studying extremely low birthweight babies as adults and improving palliative care, our researchers are committed to advancing human health.”
Dr. Rob Baker