Environments, Genes and Chronic Disease National Workshop, February 7-8, 2012 : Rapport de l'Atelier sur les environnements, les gènes et les maladies chroniques, 7-8 février 2012

CIHR Institute of Genetics The mandate of the CIHR Institute of Genetics is support research on the human and model genomes and on all aspects of genetics, basic biochemistry and cell biology related to health and disease, including the translation of knowledge into health policy and practice and the societal implications of genetic discoveries. [...] The objectives of the workshop were (1) to define strengths, gaps and opportunities for targeted research in environments, genes and chronic, non-communicable disease in Canada, (2) to identify strengths, gaps and opportunities for increasing research capacity in Canada in this research area, and (3) to articulate research priorities for a proposed environment, genes and chronic disease targeted r [...] Participants were asked to address the following objectives: 1. Define strengths, gaps and opportunities for targeted research that will identify the interactions and roles of natural and built environments, human behaviour and genes on the pathogenesis and pathobiology of chronic non-communicable diseases. [...] Discussions at this workshop are an important step in assisting CIHR in targeting support for research in the area of environments, genes and chronic disease and in forging strategic partnerships with other institutes and organizations to extend the reach of this research and, ultimately, improve the health of Canadians and the health care system. [...] He underscored the importance of this workshop for both host institutes and placed the purpose and objectives of the workshop in the context of the INMD 2010-2014 Strategic Plan, in which Environments, Genes and Chronic Disease is one of four strategic priorities.