Six research projects at the University of Guelph are getting a combined $2.5 million in funding through a pair of federal grant programs.
The projects include studying differences between male and females in regards to depression vulnerability and increased research into Parkinson's disease.
Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield made the announcement Wednesday at the U of G.
"I am thrilled to see the government of Canada investing in the University of Guelph's researchers and their evidence-based research which continues to improve the lives of Canadians in so many ways," Longfield said.
"You really are working at improving life," Longfield said.
Malcolm Campbell, U of G vice-president (research) said that funding like this allows the U of G "to move forward and continue to make world class fundamental science discoveries and mobilize that knowledge in a way that truly makes a difference in people's lives."
"This research truly resonates with people," Campbell said.
The projects receiving the funding are:
- Professor Melissa Perreault receives $773,000 to study differences between male and female brains and vulnerability to depression.
- Professor David Wright receives $573,000 to study ways to counter side effects of anti-psychotic drugs.
- Professor Scott Ryan has provisional funding approval for further research on Parkinson's disease.
- Professor Rebecca Shapiro receives $100,000 in bridge funding to study antimicrobial resistance using genome editing technologies.
- Professor Elizabeth Boulding receives $482,0000 to study ways to improve the sustainability and profitability of Canada's Atlantic salmon industry.
- Professor Roy Danzmann receives $574,000 for genetics research on rainbow trout suited for warmer climates.
The funds come through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council.
