Raina, Parminder S

$48,350,000.00 CAD

≈ $1.17 for every person in Canada ≈ 625 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Program
Research in Priority Areas
Recipient country
Canada
Fiscal year
2021-2022
Agreement period
October 1, 2021 – March 31, 2027
Reference
cihr-irsc:236-2021-2022-Q3-00502

Published purpose

The specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to support the: Continued implementation of the approved CLSA protocol, including two waves of data collection for the tracking and comprehensive cohorts, analysis of a core set of biomarkers and continued optimization of participant retention for a robust longitudinal cohort; Ongoing optimization of systems and mechanisms, including a communication and outreach strategy (that includes a data promotion plan) that will ensure responsible and timely access to high quality CLSA data and biospecimens, while meeting ethical standards and protecting the privacy of CLSA participants; Continued evolution of the CLSA governance structure and business model to ensure long-term stability and sustainability of the platform and its related operations. This should include governance and decision-making, management and operating plans, succession planning, and strategies for partnership and collaboration that continue to position the platform as a world-class scientific resource.

In plain English AI-generated

This grant supports the continued implementation of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA), including data collection, biomarker analysis, participant retention, and governance improvements to maintain a world-class scientific resource on aging.

Category: Health Primarily funds activity in Canada

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