[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/cfilogo.jpg” caption=”Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for Science and Technology, has announced more than $3.25M in funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation for ten projects across campus. “]Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for Science and Technology, has announced more than $3.25M in funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation for ten projects across campus.

The funding will help establish two new research facilities and upgrade and enhance existing labs with new equipment and leading-edge tools.

McMaster was the only university with a project count in the double digits, receiving the largest total award out of the 38 institutions awarded funding.

”The CFI's investment in these ten projects further enhances our University's vibrant research environment,” said Mo Elbestawi, vice-president research & international affairs. “Many of the researchers awarded will now be able to upgrade and augment their current facilities with the latest equipment and data storage, while other researchers will be creating new laboratories and developing novel technologies on our campus. This will ultimately increase our research capacity, accelerate our research results and provide an enriched research-training environment for our students.”

The research initiatives – representing more than $7.7M in total project costs – reflect a broad cross-section of McMaster's research strengths in areas such as automotive, health and infectious disease research. For a detailed list of the researchers and more information about their projects, click here.

David Sweet, Member of Parliament for Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale, said: “The Government of Canada understands that making strategic investments in innovation is key to ensuring we remain competitive in the global economy. This round of CFI awards is just one example that showcases the world-class research strength of McMaster University, while benefiting Hamilton and all of Canada.”

”Canadians from coast to coast to coast can be assured that Canada's research community is bringing its talents to bear on the problems that matter to them,” said Gilles G. Patry, Canada Foundation for Innovation president and chief executive officer. ”This round of investment illustrates the value of research and innovation in building stronger, healthier and more prosperous communities.”