Five Simon Fraser University research projects from personalized treatment for cancer patients, to advancing our ability to predict and mitigate geological hazards, such as earthquakes have been awarded $840,000 from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation's (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF).
The B.C. Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF) will double this funding, in addition to partner contributions for each project.
JELF funding supports projects that are undertaking cutting-edge research by providing them with the foundational infrastructure that is required to be or become leaders in a particular field. The funding helps SFU remain competitive on an international stage, in areas of research and technology development that align with the university's strategic priorities.
"I would like to thank CFI, BCKDF and partner contributions for their generous investments that help the university remain at the forefront of research excellence and innovation," says Joy Johnson, SFU's vice-president, research and international.
"I extend my sincerest congratulations to the five SFU researchers leading these innovative projects that contribute to the benefit of society."
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