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Lawson researchers receive $4.4 million to study personalized medicine at LHSC

February 26, 2018

LONDON, ON, February 26, 2018 — Personalized medicine is the analysis of a patient’s DNA to predict how they will respond to medications. Led by Dr. Richard Kim, scientist at Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) and […]

Researchers seek and find solutions to the opioid crisis

February 14, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, February 14, 2018 — Three leading researchers with expertise on opioids met with Parliamentarians at a Health Research Caucus Luncheon on Parliament Hill today. The event was organized by Research Canada […]

New report advocates for universal access to Canadian medication information resources

January 23, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON., Jan. 22, 2018 — A universally accessible medication information reference could help reduce medication misuse and errors, and even save lives. A Canada-based research group has been […]

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Ranks as a Top Research Hospital for Seventh Consecutive Year

December 20, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Thunder Bay, ON – December 18, 2017) — After debuting on the list of Top 40 Research Hospitals in Canada in 2010, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (the Hospital) continues […]

Canadian Strength in Stem Cell Research Highlighted at Parliamentary Health Research Caucus Luncheon

December 5, 2017

For Immediate Release OTTAWA, December 5, 2017 — Research Canada in partnership with the Stem Cell Network has joined forces to celebrate Canada’s scientific leadership in stem cell research at a Parliamentary Health Research Caucus Luncheon featuring […]

Research Canada announces winners of 2017 Leadership in Advocacy Award

November 23, 2017

Immediate Release Montreal, November 23, 2017 – Two leaders in health research advocacy were presented last evening with the Research Canada Leadership in Advocacy Award. Christopher J. Paige, PhD, FCAHS, Senior Scientist, Princess Margaret […]

New report provides first-ever snapshot of cardiovascular care outcomes across Canada

October 31, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, October 31, 2017 – A new report released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), in collaboration with the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS), will […]

Research Canada Welcomes Fall Economic Update Commitment to a More Skilled and Innovative Canada, but where’s the Research Investment?

October 25, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, October 25, 2017 – Minister Bill Morneau’s Fall Economic Update presented to Parliament yesterday committed the government to a fiscal agenda in support of a more skilled and innovation nation through […]

Gairdner Award Laureates Meet Parliamentarians to Share Their Award-Winning Research

October 23, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, Ontario- October 23, 2017 – Research Canada and the Gairdner Foundation have established a partnership that will bring Dr. Cesar Victora and Dr. Antoine Hakim, two of the seven 2017 Canada […]

Parkinson Canada researchers passionate about improving lives today and aiming for a cure tomorrow

September 28, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO, ON, September 28, 2017 – Clinician scientist Dr. Michael Schlossmacher and PhD candidate Anita Abeyesekera are both working to improve the lives of people living with Parkinson’s […]