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BC Team to Study the Origins of Asthma and Allergy

Year

2006

Type

Team Planning Award

Host institution

University of British Columbia

Research location

University of British Columbia

Partner

Supervisor

CO-lEad

Richard G Hegele

This award funds the creation of a research team focused on studying the genetic, immune and environmental factors that lead to allergic diseases and asthma. The team’s goals will be to identify factors and pathways that influence development of allergies; assess the environmental agents relevant to asthma and allergies; support the development of allergic diseases personnel; partner with national and international researchers to secure sustainable research support; and advance knowledge of allergic diseases.

Co-Leaders:

  • Stuart Turvey, MD, PhD
    University of British Columbia
  • Richard Hegele, MD, FRCPC, PhD
    University of British Columbia

This award funds the creation of a research team focused on studying the genetic, immune and environmental factors that lead to allergic diseases and asthma. The team’s goals will be to identify factors and pathways that influence development of allergies; assess the environmental agents relevant to asthma and allergies; support the development of allergic diseases personnel; partner with national and international researchers to secure sustainable research support; and advance knowledge of allergic diseases.

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