Genomics-based research projects that is led or co-led by members of the Faculty of Medicine garnered $101 million from the federal government — about 40 per cent of the total national investment.
The projects chosen through Genome Canada’s Large-Scale Applied Research Program and its Genomics Technology Platforms aim to enable earlier and more precise diagnoses, provide better guidance for treatment, and make the health care system more effective.
The Faculty of Medicine has a leading role in eight of the 15 projects in the Large-Scale Applied Research Program, and two of the 10 Genomics Technology Platforms.
“What’s exciting about these genomics and precision health projects is how clinically-oriented they are,” said Marc LePage, President and Chief Executive Officer of Genome Canada. “Most are led by clinical scientists who deal with patients on a day-to-day basis and are well-positioned to apply the research to health care settings. Further, they are not just about developing new therapies to treat diseases, but about early diagnosis and intervention to better curb or manage diseases at their onset.”
