Why should Canada get involved in genomics research?
In this new century, science is going to be at the heart of better health care for Canadians.A strong, innovative health care system requires a strong, innovative health research system. Genomics will be a vital component of the new knowledge economy. That’s why Genome Canada was created: to put Canada in the game and our researchers on the leading edge.We need to be involved in genomics because the opportunities are there, the jobs are there and, in a very real sense, the future is there. (Source: Dr. Henry G. Friesen, Chairman – Genome Canada – Nov.
