Minister of State tours new research facilities

The Hon. Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for Science and Technology, visited Concordia’s Loyola Campus on October 26, 2011, to tour our newest research facilities, the PERFORM Centre and the Centre for Structural and Functional Genomics. 

These two projects, which were funded by the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec under the Knowledge Infrastructure Program, will greatly enhance Concordia’s research capacity in wellness and disease prevention, environmental genomics, and the development of innovative, sustainable sources of energy.   

From left: Roger Côté, Vice-President, Services; Brian Lewis, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Science; Jonathan Levinson, Chief of Staff; Dr. Frederick H. Lowy, President and Vice-Chancellor; the Hon. Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology); Adrian Tsang, Director, Centre for Structural and Functional Genomics; David Graham, Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs; Bram Freedman, Vice-President, Institutional Relations and Secretary-General. | Photo by Concordia University

For Minister of State Goodyear, this was an opportunity to see these projects firsthand. Through exchanges with lead researchers, he was able to better appreciate how the PERFORM Centre will help empower people to lead healthier lifestyles and how this valuable information makes its way to the community through our partnerships with local organizations. 

Goodyear was also interested in how research at the Centre for Structural and Functional Genomics helps develop alternative, environmentally friendly sources of energy. These are signature areas of research for Concordia where our leadership will have an impact on our communities, and the minister was glad to see directly how Concordia’s research will make a difference for Canadians.
 
“These projects were made possible by the leadership of the researchers spearheading them and the collaboration of our supporters in government and the community,” says Concordia President and Vice-Chancellor Frederick Lowy. “The support provided under the Knowledge Infrastructure Program for these facilities has been pivotal for the continuing growth of research at Concordia, and our faculty, students and community will see the benefits for years to come.”
 
Related links:
•    The Hon. Gary Goodyear
•    Concordia’s PERFORM Centre
•    Concordia’ca Centre for Structural and Functional Genomics