GlaxoSmithKline Inc. (GSK) today announced the launch of the GSK Canada Life Sciences Innovation Fund, a new national $50 million fund that will significantly advance the commercialization of scientific innovation in Canada by investing in early stage breakthrough research. The fund will identify strategic investment opportunities within Canada's life sciences industry including academic and health institutions, translational research centres and start-up companies. The announcement was made today in Toronto at an event hosted by GSK in Canada President and CEO, Paul Lucas and Dr. Moncef Slaoui, GSK's Global Chairman of Research and Development. The event was attended by federal and provincial government representatives and leaders from Canada's life sciences community.
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