I'm extremely proud to announce that the MacCallum lab was awarded a five year grant from CIHR for our project aimed at developing new molecular diagnostics for crystal arthropathies. This is an exciting project with great results to date, and we're grateful for funding to push it further.
Overall success rates in this year's CIHR Project Grant were only 16 percent, which is completely unhealthy and reflects funding that has been flat for 15 years. Success rates outside of BC and Ontario were half the national average. Such regional disparities will not lead to the thriving research environment that Canadians need.
While I'm fortunate to have obtained a grant in the in the current climate, I hope that the Minister of Science recognizes the need for improved funding for science in Canada.