Download or read book A Legacy of Excellence, 1960-2000, 40 Years written by Medical Research Council (Canada) and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first chapter reviews the history of the Medical Research Council of Canada from its beginnings in 1936 as the Associate Committee on Medical Research to its activities in the 1990s. Notable achievements of individual researchers are also summarized. Chapter 2 describes the ways in which the Council has supported medical research through awards and grants. Chapter 3 reviews the Council's partnerships with the voluntary sector, governments, universities, industry, and international organizations. Chapter 4 describes the Council's role in health research and strengthening the health care system. Chapter 5 profiles Canadian medical researchers and their achievements in creating and sustaining excellence for the future. The final chapter summarizes the next step for medical research, the creation of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.