2012 Large-Scale Applied Research Project Competition: Genomics and Personalized Health

The 2012 Large-Scale Applied Research Project Competition in Genomics and Personalized Health registration deadline is February 27, 2012 and the application deadline is April 10, 2012.

The project competition aims to support projects that will demonstrate how genomics-based research can contribute to a more evidence-based approach to health and improving the cost-effectiveness of the health-care system. Genome Canada and CIHR are working together to advance the personalized health research agenda. CIHR Institutes participating in this exciting initiative include: CIHR Institute of Aging, CIHR Institute of Cancer Research, CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health, CIHR Institute of Genetics, CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research, CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity, CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis, and CIHR Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction.

CIHR's participation in this competition marks the launch of the CIHR Personalized Medicine Signature Initiative and represents the first in a series of funding opportunities to be launched under this initiative.

For more information about the competition, including the CIHR Institute of Cancer Research targeted areas of interest, please visit their website.