FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 28, 2005

YORK UNIVERSITY IN YORK WEST RECEIVES $2.4 MILLION FOR RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE Capitalizing On Innovation To Create Wealth And Prosperity

YORK WEST: Mario Sergio, MPP for York West announced today that York University will receive $ 2.4 million in research infrastructure funding. "This investment will help ensure innovative new discoveries are made right here in York West. These discoveries will benefit us all," said Mario Sergio, MPP.

The funding is part of today's announcement by Premier and Minister of Research and Innovation, Dalton McGuinty, of $48 million to support 312 innovative projects at 20 Ontario research institutions through the newly created Ontario Research Fund.

"We need to ensure that Ontario can compete in the marketplace of ideas," said Premier McGuinty. "By building a world-class research infrastructure in Ontario, we can attract and retain the best and brightest people and provide jobs and prosperity for Ontarians well into the future."

Local projects at York University included among the diverse 312 projects comprise of issues pertaining to:

• Biophysical analysis
• Telehomecare research
• Bacteria and viral infection
• Fish physiology and endocrinology
• Sensory motor control and learning
• Media collaboration centre
• Myogenic progenitor cells
• Digital sculpture
• Plant evolution and population genomics
• 3-D canopy measurement and modelling facility
• Translation studies
• Social category activations
• Research of European capitalism web-based research network

This $48-million investment represents the Province's funding commitment to match awards from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). The government has committed $1.8 billion over four years to support research and commercialization.

"We know that countries and jurisdictions that invest in innovation will be home to the most rewarding jobs, the strongest economies and the best quality of life," Premier McGuinty said. "As Premier and as our government's Minister of Research and Innovation, it's my goal to build a more innovative, more creative Ontario.

For more information:
Mario Sergio, MPP
York West