Concordia researchers benefit from federal funds
Concordia is leading the way in research — a fact confirmed by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) with its recent funding announcement of nearly $300,000, which will benefit three university researchers.
For Nadia Chaudhri, Dylan Fraser and Barbara Layne, this means vital support for their research into drug addiction, conservation biology and electronic textiles, respectively.
Earmarked for research infrastructure and equipment, the funding will allow the three to carry out their groundbreaking work using the best tools for the job. The CFI grants, provided through the Leadership Opportunity Fund, will be matched by the Quebec government and supported by Concordia. This translates into a total of nearly $750,000 in research dollars, which will result in invaluable returns in potential outcomes.
The research projects represent the rich research diversity for which Concordia is known. The three professors will put the funds to good use by purchasing cutting-edge equipment:
- Nadia Chaudhri, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, will acquire high-tech equipment to develop new therapies for the treatment of drug addiction.
- Dylan Fraser, assistant professor in the Department of Biology, will put his grant towards a DNA analyzer that will help carry out genotyping studies of certain species that are of economic, cultural or conservational importance to Canadians.
- Studio Arts Professor Barbara Layne will use her funding to buy a powerful digital tool that allows three-dimensional layering of multiple technical fibers in complex geometries, resulting in the creation of intricate electronic textiles.
These diverse interests support the vision of CFI President and CEO Gilles G. Patry: “Canadians from coast to coast can be assured that Canada’s research community is bringing its talents to bear on the problems that matter to them. This round of investment illustrates the value of research and innovation in building stronger, healthier and more prosperous communities.”
Related links:
• Canadian Foundation for Innovation
• “Not all fish are created equal” — NOW, January 26, 2011
• Nadia Chaudhri
• Dylan Fraser
• Barbara Layne
• Wearable Absence: New Fine Arts Research Unveiled