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Touching Lives - 2006-2007 CIHR Annual Report

The most important measure of success in health research is how it impacts people's lives. Read the stories below to meet some of the Canadians who have benefited from the work of CIHR-funded researchers.

Complete 2006-2007 Annual Report

Individual Stories


Autism: I Would Walk the Earth for That Man Autism
I Would Walk the Earth for That Man
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Rehabilitation: Only You Can Fail Yourself Rehabilitation
Only You Can Fail Yourself
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Dementia: My Dad Probably Wouldn't Be Here Today Dementia
My Dad Probably Wouldn't Be Here Today
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Breast Cancer: I Didn't Have Time to Fall Apart Breast Cancer
I Didn't Have Time to Fall Apart
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Wait Times: As Different as Night and Day Wait Times
As Different as Night and Day
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Workplace Health and Safety: No Time for Injuries Workplace Health and Safety
No Time for Injuries
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Chronic Pain: The Future Belongs to People Who Have Dreams Chronic Pain
The Future Belongs to People Who Have Dreams
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