Saturday, July 09, 2005

DIABETES

DIABETES - Alberta Diabetes Research Institute receives national award The Canadian Centre of Health Research Excellence Award is the first to be awarded to an institution.
EDMONTON – The Alberta Diabetes Research Institute this month received a new national award based on its outstanding achievements and the international recognition and accomplishments of its diabetes research team.
The Canadian Centre of Health Research Excellence Award was created by the Federal Government to recognize a Canadian institution whose seminal scientific research:
Constitutes tangible achievement towards improving our knowledge and its application, Generates momentum in the field, and Increases dissemination of knowledge to the public. The criteria for this award, developed through a survey of national and international institutions, includes: discovery of new leading edge scientific knowledge in health research; proven impact and importance of research findings; proven track record and ability; development of scientific human resources in Canada; established linkages and networks; and demonstrated knowledge translation ability and expertise.
The award was granted by the Minister of Health in consultation with the President of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Health Canada.
The Alberta Diabetes Research Institute (ADRI) is an award-winning, internationally recognized research team. The team’s work has been applied to the benefit of patients with diabetes in Canada and internationally. Over 60 patients from across Canada have been treated with the innovative procedure.

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