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"If we really want to have high-quality research to aid policy-making, we need to have government agencies paying for this research."

It's all about versatility--being able to recycle the same story in print, radio, and television but make it look different.

CR neophytes take heart--some Canadian academic institutions are recognizing the need for programmes emphasizing clinical research training and coursework for scientists.

“We are moving forward."

"When faced with diseases like SARS, CIHR and the Institute of Infection and Immunity must be able to mobilize the research community. ..." --Dr. Bhagirath Singh

"... the consensus among those in education is that the public school system will invariably have trouble competing with the more attractive salaries and better opportunities offered in the private sector. ..."

"Science … is the great stepping stone to any career."

“The major growth [in employment opportunities] is going to be in the Bureau of Product Review and Assessment." --Heather Throop, NHPD

"If you create the infrastructure to bring the science, scientists, and the business community closer together, then you generate the impetus to accelerate technology commercialisation in a cluster environment."

"The policy is viewed as a significant step forward for the more than 1000 postdocs at the university."

"Moving from the academic environment and all of its politics to representing a community ... was an amazing thing and a big step in my career."

"While the pool of drug discovery positions in Canada slowly grows, so too does the competition to hire scientists with drug discovery experience and training."

The recent wave of government support for entrepreneurs is one reason why biotechnology companies are finding Ontario a good place to do business.

Saskatchewan and Alberta are rising to the forefront in another area of Canadian strength: biotech.

Science has yet to advance us to the level depicted in
The Six Million Dollar Man...