TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 27, 2011) - Over 350 scientists, engineers and students at the University of Toronto will receive support for research programs and advanced training, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada. The announcement was made by the Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), on behalf of the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), while speaking at the university.
"Our government is investing in the people and ideas that will produce tomorrow's breakthroughs in order to keep Canada's economy growing and create new jobs," said Minister of State Fletcher. "This research will improve the quality of life of Canadians, while helping universities develop, attract and retain leading scientists and engineers."
Out of the $42 million provided to the University of Toronto, Dr. Milos Popovic is receiving $420,000 under the Discovery Grants and Discovery Accelerator Supplements programs to do research on spinal cord injuries. His goal is to develop a prosthetic device that would enable individuals with neurologic impairments to stand.
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