Government of Canada invests in national health-focused research networks

December 15, 2014 – London, Ontario — Networks of Centres of Excellence

Five research networks have been named to conduct groundbreaking research that focuses on addressing various major health and life sciences issues.

“The network will build upon the activities of the Alberta Glycomics Centre and the tremendous jurisdictional strength Canada has in this important and rapidly evolving field. GlycoNet will become an international research and translation hub in glycomics, and the network will be a crucial driver for novel solutions to unmet medical needs, including vaccines, drugs and devices.” Todd Lowary, Scientific Director, GlycoNet

(http://www.nce-rce.gc.ca/Media-Medias/news-communiques/News-Communique_eng.asp?ID=153)