Pictured above from left to right: Mark Mendelson, CEO, Canadian Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Prof. Rivka Carmi M.D., President, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Dr. Grant Pierce, Executive Director of Research, St. Boniface Hospital, Chuck LaFlèche, President & CEO, St. Boniface Hospital Foundation
Research Without Borders, a partnership and research collaboration between Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and St. Boniface Hospital was recently launched in Canada.
As leading research institutions, BGU and St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Canada have determined that knowledge is better served when transferred and enhanced by collaboration.
“Our researchers are working towards the same end goal – to change the face of health care as we know it, and to overcome today’s most debilitating diseases and conditions,” said Dr. Grant Pierce, Executive Director of Research, St. Boniface Hospital.
BGU President Prof. Rivka Carmi added “How thrilling to be part of this unique scientific partnership. As our sages have said, 'this can be a light unto the nations' meaning that this should be a shining example of cooperation between two institutions - one whose roots are based in Catholicism and the other in Judaism".
“With a thriving and active Jewish community in Winnipeg, and a distinct link to our heritage at St. Boniface Hospital, we would like to bring our communities together to support collaborative research initiatives, and have identified several areas of commonality,” said Chuck LaFlèche, President & CEO, St. Boniface Hospital Foundation.
Mark Mendelson, CEO, Canadian Associates of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev added, “I am pleased to be able to work with my new partner on this project, and move forward in our fundraising endeavours.”
The Research Without Borders fundraising campaign will officially commence October 16th, 2016, with a fundraising goal of $10 million – the funds will be divided between each institution and will focus on collaborative research efforts that span across oceans.
The St. Boniface Hospital Foundation was founded in 1971 and is the primary fundraising organization for St. Boniface Hospital. The Foundation is dedicated to making possible the many innovations in health research and patient care taking place at the Hospital. St. Boniface Hospital is a leader in patient care excellence, delivered with genuine compassion. Research at St. Boniface Hospital is where medical discoveries are made; science is translated into practices that improve human health; and today’s best minds are shaping tomorrow’s advances in health care.
