May 19, 2015 – Surrey, British Columbia – Western Economic Diversification Canada
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Today, the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification (WD), announced $3,596,041 in funding for Simon Fraser University and the City of Surrey to establish the ImageTech Lab, a world-class research imaging facility, located at Surrey Memorial Hospital.
The WD funding will help the lab acquire two key pieces of equipment, a magnetic resonance imaging machine (MRI) and a magnetoencephalography (MEG) machine. A first in Western Canada, this rare combination of equipment will provide unique ways to examine brain function, and provide significant opportunities to develop new diagnostics and treatments.
The ImageTech Lab draws on the strengths of partnerships from across the region, including post-secondary institutions, the local health authority and businesses in the healthcare sector. This initiative will encourage collaboration, drive innovation, and benefit patients.
Nicholas Insley
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification
Telephone: 613-220-6208
Email: nicholas.insley@wd-deo.gc.ca
Oliver Lum
Communications Manager
Office of the Mayor
Telephone: 604-591-4519
Email: OWLum@surrey.ca
Marianne Meadahl
Assistant Director, External
Simon Fraser University
Telephone: 778-782-9017
Email: Marianne_Meadahl@sfu.ca
WD Toll-Free Number: 1-888-338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-877-303-3388
Website: WD is online at www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
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