The following research projects have been recommended for funding by CPRF's Professional Advisory Board and Approved by the Board of Directors

CPRF Award Dr. Janice E.A. Braun, University of Calgary "Modulation of the Exocytotic 'Core Complex' by Dopamine and Dopamine Antagonists " Dr. Biao Chen, McMaster University "Identification of Lithium Regulated Genes by a cDNA Microarry"

Royal Bank Award

Dr. Anne Duffy, Dalhousie University "A Longitudinal Study of Children of Bipolar Parents "

Dr. Xin-Min Li, University of Saskatchewan "Neuroprotective Effects of Antidepressants "

Dr. Nagalingam Rajakumar, University of Western Ontario "Role of Calcium Signaling in the Therapeutic Effects of Neruroleptics"

Dr. Veronique Tanay, University of Alberta "Investigations of Antidepressants Used in post-Stroke Deprtession"

Research Development Fellowships - Year II Renewals Dr. Fang Liu, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health "Ligand-gated GABA-A and Dopamine D5 receptor Protein-Protein Interaction in Post-Modern Schizophrenic Brain"

Dr. Jiahui Wong, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health "A Randomized Double Blind Trial of Raloxifene as an Adjunct in the treatment of Psychosis"

CPRF/ CIHR Partnered Fellowships - Year I Dr. Jacquie D. Corness, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (France) "Stress-Mediated transcriptional Control of the Tryptohan Hydroxylase (TPH) Gene "

Dr. Adele Jackson, University of Ottawa "Molecular Analysis of Dopamine Receptor Function "

Dr. Tod S. Woodward, University of British Columbia "The Functional Link Between Impairment of the Prefrontal/ Cingulate Neural Circuit and the Disorganization Symptoms of Schizophrenia"

CIBC World Markets Children's Miracle Award Dr. Normand Carrey, IWK Grace Health Centre for Children, Women & Families (NS) "An Intensive Summer Day Treatment Program for Children with Disruptive Behaviour"

Joey & Toby Tanenbaum Distinguished Scientist Award for Schizophrenia Research 2000 Co-Recipients - Dr. Anne S. Bassett & Dr. Hubert H.M. Van Tol, both from University of Toronto, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health