摘要
The Vision Health Research Network(VHRN)was established in 1995 to increase research capacity,productivity,and visibility of vision science carried out in Quebec,Canada.The VHRN is funded by the Fonds de la recherche du Québec en santé(FRQS),a Quebec government agency,and the Foundation Antoine-Turmel,a private charity organization.In the past decades,the VHRN has fostered productive collaborations and helped improve access to specialized infrastructure and tissue banks,thereby enhancing competitivity of Quebec vision research on the international stage.The VHRN also supports vision research directly by providing seed funding for national and international collaborative projects.The VHRN is also dedicated to support the training of the next generation of vision researchers by funding scholarships and awards for the best trainees,which not only help them carry out their projects but also make them more competitive to apply for funding at national and international granting agencies.The VHRN strongly believe that these research building initiatives will help us achieve our ultimate goal,which is to improve care and develop treatments for patients living with various vision impairments.
