Spring 2010 Conference: March 31st - April 1stThe 20/20 Spring conference is scheduled for March 31st and April 1st, at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. All 20/20 members, including private sector partners, board members, network investigators, and students should RSVP by completing the following survey: Link Federal funding of 20/20 announced September 24th
Peter George (President of McMaster University, Honourable Gary Goodyear, (Minister of State (Science and Technology)), Heather Sheardown (Scientific Director of 20/20), Suzanne Fortier (President of NSERC) and David Sweet (MP for Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Westdale).Why is ophthalmic materials research needed?Vision problems affect millions of Canadians of all ages. Of the senses, issues with vision are arguably the most traumatic and the effects of vision loss are much broader than solely loss of sight. What is 20/20?20/20: NSERC Ophthalmic Materials Network aims to develop new biomaterials and ultimately new therapies for treating vision disorders. |
