Some of the most serious health issues in the city will be studied more extensively, thanks to a $5 million injection to the University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute.
Industry minister Jim Prentice announced the recipients of 21 new health research grants for the institute yesterday at the U of C.
The funding will go to the study of epilepsy, stroke, movement disorders, stress, depression and workplace mental health.
"Through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Canada's government is supporting health research that addresses society's highest-priority health issues," said Prentice, speaking on behalf of Health Minister Tony Clement.
The Hotchkiss Brain Institute will look at lost productivity in the workplace due to poor mental health. The results could help decrease the $33 billion cost to Canadian businesses each year.
Prentice also announced $377 million in health research grants across Canada -- $36 million of which will be allotted to projects in Alberta and conducted at the U of C, the University of Alberta and University of Lethbridge.
University of Calgary president Harvey Weingarten said the new projects will help make great breakthroughs in local healthcare.
"Our scientists, physicians and health researchers are putting their considerable talents and passion into finding answers for fundamental questions about cancer, arthritis, asthma and obesity, and translating those results into actions to improve people's lives," said Weingarten.
The projects will be carried out over the next five years.
By JENNA MCMURRAY, SUN MEDIA
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