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Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

University of Victoria

$385,000.00

Discovery of Single-Cell Omics Biomarkers in Alveolar Macrophages for Immunotherapy of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

FY 2022-23 · 2022-11-01

Summary
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common respiratory disorder that affects 384 million people worldwide and is responsible for over 3 million deaths/year, making it the third leading cause of mortality. COPD is also the top 1 reason for hospitalization in Canada. Alveolar Macrophages (AMs) are the most abundant immune cells in the human airways. Although AM is well known for its critical role in fighting pathogens and maintaining lung homeostasis, it is unclear how these cells change in COPD states. Precisely deconvolute the AM compositions and associating them to COPD clinical outcomes will provide a great opportunity to better understand COPD. The primary objective of this study is to develop digital technologies to discover AM biomarkers for novel COPD therapy by integrating both bulk and single cell omics data. This study will demonstrate the translational capabilities of single-cell ‘omics technologies and provide biomarker candidates for immunotherapy of COPD.
Program
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Location
Victoria|Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
108162470
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2025-10-31
Agreement Number
994662
Agreement Start Date
2022-11-01
Agreement Title
Discovery of Single-Cell Omics Biomarkers in Alveolar Macrophages for Immunotherapy of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Agreement Title (French)
Découverte de biomarqueurs omiques unicellulaires dans les macrophages alvéolaires pour l’immunothérapie de la bronchopneumopathie chronique obstructive
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$385,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common respiratory disorder that affects 384 million people worldwide and is responsible for over 3 million deaths/year, making it the third leading cause of mortality. COPD is also the top 1 reason for hospitalization in Canada. Alveolar Macrophages (AMs) are the most abundant immune cells in the human airways. Although AM is well known for its critical role in fighting pathogens and maintaining lung homeostasis, it is unclear how these cells change in COPD states. Precisely deconvolute the AM compositions and associating them to COPD clinical outcomes will provide a great opportunity to better understand COPD. The primary objective of this study is to develop digital technologies to discover AM biomarkers for novel COPD therapy by integrating both bulk and single cell omics data. This study will demonstrate the translational capabilities of single-cell ‘omics technologies and provide biomarker candidates for immunotherapy of COPD.
Description (French)
La maladie pulmonaire obstructive chronique (MPOC) est un trouble respiratoire courant qui touche 384 millions de personnes dans le monde et est responsable de plus de 3 millions de décès/an, ce qui en fait la troisième cause de mortalité. La MPOC est également la principale raison d'hospitalisation au Canada. Les macrophages alvéolaires (MA) sont les cellules immunitaires les plus abondantes dans les voies respiratoires humaines. Bien que l'AM soit bien connue pour son rôle essentiel dans la lutte contre les agents pathogènes et le maintien de l'homéostasie pulmonaire, on ne sait pas comment ces cellules changent dans les états de MPOC. Déconvoluer précisément les compositions AM et les associer aux résultats cliniques de la MPOC fournira une excellente occasion de mieux comprendre la MPOC. L'objectif principal de cette étude est de développer des technologies numériques pour découvrir des biomarqueurs AM pour une nouvelle thérapie de la MPOC en intégrant à la fois des données omiques en vrac et unicellulaires. Cette étude démontrera les capacités translationnelles des technologies «omiques» unicellulaires et fournira des candidats biomarqueurs pour l'immunothérapie de la MPOC.
Expected Results
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus seront des collaborations renforcées entre l'industrie, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement pour soutenir l'excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats attendus seront le développement de nouvelles technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs. À long terme, trouver des solutions collaboratives aux défis des politiques publiques et créer des systèmes d'innovation plus solides.
Federal Riding
Victoria
Federal Riding (French)
Victoria
Federal Riding Number
59041
NAICS Code
541710
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation - Initiatives de collaboration en R-D
Program Purpose
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
Program Purpose (French)
Collaborer à des programmes multipartites de recherche-développement dans le but de profiter de la synergie entre la recherche transformatrice à haut risque et à haut rendement et le potentiel de découvertes scientifiques et de percées technologiques révolutionnaires dans des secteurs d’intervention prioritaires.
Recipient Business Number
108162470
Recipient City
Victoria|Victoria
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Victoria
Recipient Postal Code
V8W 2Y2
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2022-2023-Q2-994662