Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Opportunities and Challenges of Using Epigenetic Technologies in Defence and Security Contexts
Agreement Number:
32
Agreement Value:
$47,647.50
Agreement Date:
Apr 20, 2020 -
Description:
Funding will support research examining the application of epigenetics in a defence and security context, including tracking exposure to chemical weapons, monitoring mental health, and enhancement of bodily functions. The research will also study the legal frameworks, as well as military directives, that could apply to the use of epigenetics. The work will culminate in a one-day workshop and policy brief.
Organization:
National Defence
Location:
Montréal, Quebec, CA
Reference Number:
032-2020-2021-Q1-00011
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119128981RT0001
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
Yann Joly
Research Organization:
McGill University, Centre of Genomics and Policy|Université McGill, Centre de génomique et politiques
Program:
The Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) program
Program Purpose:
Targeted Engagement Grants (TEGs) respond to defence policy challenges with the goal of informing current and future defence policy-thinking. TEGs provide non-recurring financial support to fund activities such as conferences, workshops, roundtables, and research and publications that are relevent to DND/CAF and align with defence policy challenges.