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Canada Spearheads International Arthritis
Research Program
May 25,
2007
The mysteries of
arthritis will soon have an international team of arthritis researchers
on their case. The Canadian Arthritis Network (CAN) is leading an
effort that brings together world-class
arthritis organizations from Switzerland, England, Japan and the United
States thanks to a new program being funded by the federal government.
The
International Partnership Initiative is a pilot project created by the
Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE). The Canadian Arthritis Network
will receive $700,000 over two years to send eligible members of the
Network -- arthritis researchers, graduate students and representatives
of its Consumer (Patient) Advisory Council -- to participate in
international conferences and up to 40 academic sabbaticals or
exchanges in international partner laboratories to build research
collaborations. Network researchers will be hosting international
graduate students and researchers in Canadian
labs.
"CAN is
thrilled to have been chosen by the NCE for this opportunity," says Dr.
John Esdaile, Scientific Director and CEO of the Canadian Arthritis
Network. "Canadian arthritis research is recognized internationally for
excellence but this will expand that recognition. The exchange of
graduate students and scientists with other research power houses
around the world will speed up arthritis research success, benefit the
Canadian economy and will improve the lives of the 4.5 million
Canadians who suffer from painful and often debilitating forms of
arthritis."
"These NCEs
have put forward innovative proposals that support the New
Government of Canada's vision for a more productive economy and extend
Canada's influence around the world," said Minister Bernier. "This
investment will place Canadian research at the forefront of
international initiatives that are important to our economy and
society."
Confirmed
international partners include: AO Foundation (Switzerland);
Arthritis Research Campaign (UK); Japan Society for the Promotion of
Science; Nuffield Foundation: The Oliver Bird Fund (UK); and the
Arthritis Foundation (US).
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