Title:
Standardization Platform on Age and Sex as Biological Variables - LOI
Agreement Value:
$20,500.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 1, 2020 - Feb 28, 2021
Description:
The objectives of this funding opportunity are to:
• Support the development, validation, harmonization and optimization of standardized methods, protocols, data collection and reporting standards as well as statistical techniques to study sex as a variable in basic cellular, tissue, and animal research at critical developmental periods including old age across broad research domains;
• Advance our understanding of basic mechanisms that drive sex differences across the lifespan;
• Support capacity building in age- and sex-related scientific techniques and grow the science among the next generation of health researchers; and
• Promote knowledge dissemination of standardized methods, protocols and techniques.
Organization:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Expected Results:
This program provides funding for targeted grants and awards aimed at addressing priority areas. Priorities are identified by CIHR in consultation with other government departments and agencies, partners and stakeholders. The program mobilizes researchers, patients, health providers, and decision makers to conduct research, enable knowledge translation and build capacity in the priority areas. It often requires collaboration within and across sectors.
Location:
Hamilton, Ontario, CA L8N 3Z5
Reference Number:
236-2019-2020-Q4-00418
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Individual or sole proprietorship
Recipient's Legal Name:
Ritz, Stacey A
Research Organization:
McMaster University
Program:
Research in Priority Areas
Program Purpose:
This program provides funding for targeted grants and awards aimed at addressing priority areas. Priorities are identified by CIHR in consultation with other government departments and agencies, partners and stakeholders. The program mobilizes researchers, patients, health providers, and decision makers to conduct research, enable knowledge translation and build capacity in the priority areas. It often requires collaboration within and across sectors.