November 17th is National Health Research Day. Canadians' Support for Health
Research Overwhelming, Reveals Poll
The poll conducted by Nanos Research for Canada's Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (Rx&D) shows that Canadians firmly support health research as a public good for the country.
The poll finds: - Nearly all Canadians (98%) believe health research plays a critical role in positive outcomes for patients. - Nine in ten Canadians (91%) value the role of health research in creating a stronger Canadian economy. - 96% of Canadians think health research is vital in preparing for outbreaks or pandemics.
"Our members are leaders in the area of research & development of new medicines and vaccines. Their contribution to the advancement of health research goes beyond their own research and development (R&D) as their support extends into the private and public sectors, academia and non-profit organizations including the Rx&D Health Research Foundation. Today's figures confirm that Canadians value the importance of research to public health as does our industry" said Rx&D President,
The Rx&D Health Research Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support health research in Canadian academic health centres and to promote the value of health research in
"The Rx&D Health Research Foundation is happy to participate in this celebration of heath research as we also mark this year the 45th anniversary of the Foundation. During these 45 years, the Rx&D Health Research Foundation has supported the development of some two thousand young Canadian scientists and has contributed significantly to research aimed at preventing and treating diseases such as influenza pandemic and childhood obesity, and to a better health care system" indicated
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About National Health Research Day
National Health Research Day(TM) is a partner-based initiative of the Rx&D Health Research Foundation that showcases health research activities within the Canadian innovative industry, universities, affiliated institutes and the broader health research community. This day focuses on celebrating the people who contribute to health research - both established and aspiring researchers - to give them visibility with the media, general public and decision-makers.
About the Polling
The random telephone survey was conducted with 1,005 Canadians between
About Rx&D
Rx&D is an association of leading research-based pharmaceutical companies dedicated to improving the health of Canadians through the discovery and development of new medicines and vaccines. Our community represents 18,000 men and women working for close to 50 member companies and invests more than
About Rx&D Health Research Foundation
The Rx&D Health Research Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support health research in Canadian academic health centres and promote the value of health research in
For further information: For further information: François Lessard, Communications, E-mail: [email protected], Telephone: (613) 236-0455
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