Minister Sajjan Celebrates Cutting-Edge Infrastructure for Researchers
New state-of-the-art equipment will boost research and innovation at the University of British Columbia
(firmenpresse) - VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 04/15/16 -- The Government of Canada understands the central role of science and post-secondary research in a thriving, clean economy. That''s why it continues to make record investments in research that will build on Canada''s record of scientific excellence.
The Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, celebrated $1.5 million in funding for 14 projects at the University of British Columbia. This Government of Canada investment was made through the Canada Foundation for Innovation''s (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund, which helps universities attract and retain the best and brightest researchers from around the world by giving them access to state-of-the-art research tools.
Among the researchers receiving funding at the University of British Columbia is Dr. Janel Kopp. Dr. Kopp is investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying pancreatic cancer. The funding will help her secure new equipment for analyzing tumour progression within pancreatic cancer cells.
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"Investments like today''s in Canada''s research infrastructure are incredibly important to the nation''s future. They give Canadian researchers the tools they need to make new discoveries that will better the lives of Canadians today and for years to come."
- The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science
"I am proud to be back home in Vancouver to celebrate this funding with the award recipients from the University of British Columbia. Every day, Canadian researchers are pushing the boundaries of knowledge and making breakthroughs that make Canada and British Columbia a destination for discovery-driven research."
- The Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence
"From health to engineering and from telecommunications to environmental protection, the Canada Foundation for Innovation provides researchers with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment that are essential for conducting world-class research that directly benefits all Canadians."
- Gilles Patry, President and CEO, Canada Foundation for Innovation
"This funding provides our researchers with new tools and equipment they need to examine issues like disease and wildfires. We are grateful to the Canada Foundation for Innovation for their continued support."
- Dr. John Hepburn, Vice-President, Research and International, University of British Columbia
"Funding from the John R. Evans Leaders Fund will allow me to acquire new equipment for examining how cancer grows from different cell types in the pancreas. This will lead to a new understanding of how pancreatic cancer develops. I am grateful to the Canada Foundation for Innovation for its support of our research."
- Dr. Janel Kopp, Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia
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, an online directory of CFI-funded labs that are available to collaborate with the private sector
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Jordan Owens
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613-996-3100
Veronique Perron
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Office of the Minister of Science
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343-291-1777
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