Title:
Project Gr. PA: Res. on Prevention/Response to Covid-19/Similar Future Pandemics
Agreement Value:
$175,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
A team of Canadian scientists and engineers, including Nobel Laureate Art McDonald, are part of an international team that collaborated with Canadian industry to develop a robust, easy-to-manufacture ventilator that was certified and manufactured with off-the-shelf parts from established supply chains. The Mechanical Ventilator Milano provides a controlled supply of oxygen and air to the most severe adult COVID-19 patients.
Through this project, the international team has unused research funds provided by independent donors that they wish to commit towards research into prevention or response to Covid-19 or similar future pandemics.
The McDonald Ventilator Research Fund, in partnership with Queen’s University will provide funding for applications that are relevant to:
o Preventing or responding to COVID-19 or similar future pandemics
Organization:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Expected Results:
This program provides funding to conduct research in any area related to health aimed at the discovery and application of knowledge. Funding is provided to researchers and academic organizations to conduct research, translate knowledge, and build capacity through research training and salaries. Applicants identify and propose the nature and scope of the research and compete for support by demonstrating excellence and the potential impact the research will have on health systems and/or health outcomes.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1Y 4E9
Reference Number:
236-2023-2024-Q4-00090
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Individual or sole proprietorship
Additional Information:
Amendment 1: Agreement Value in CAD.
Amendment Date
Jun 30, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
El-Chaar, Darine
Research Organization:
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute|Institut de recherche de l’Hôpital d’Ottawa
Program:
Investigator-Initiated Research
Program Purpose:
This program provides funding to conduct research in any area related to health aimed at the discovery and application of knowledge. Funding is provided to researchers and academic organizations to conduct research, translate knowledge, and build capacity through research training and salaries. Applicants identify and propose the nature and scope of the research and compete for support by demonstrating excellence and the potential impact the research will have on health systems and/or health outcomes.
