What makes this initiative unique is how quickly it was launched, in response to pressing public health questions. "The entire process, from mobilizing and putting together the research team to the scientific evaluation of the research project and its funding, was handled very quickly-in a matter of weeks-thanks to the FRSQ's leadership," said Dr. Boivin.

"The FRSQ is proud of the speed with which the researchers and partners worked together. They were meticulous and flexible, proposing a research project in response to an important public health matter," said Yves Joanette, president and CEO of the FRSQ. "The quick reaction was also made possible by the remarkable networking ability of Quebec researchers," added Dr. Howard Bergman, FRSQ's vice-president and scientific director.

"We are very pleased and satisfied to have taken part in this collective research effort. This initiative of grouping together Quebec researchers made it possible to further our knowledge of Influenza A (H1N1)," concluded Dr. Luc Boileau, president and CEO of INSPQ.

Source: FONDS DE LA RECHERCHE EN SANTE DU QUEBEC (FRSQ)

Source: INSTITUT NATIONAL DE SANTE PUBLIQUE DU QUEBEC