Foundation support for studies on single-cell sequencing and its application in USA, Britain and China
10.3969/j.issn.1671-3982.2017.09.008
- VernacularTitle:美、英及我国政府对单细胞测序研究及应用领域的基金资助
- Author:
hua Ai LI
1
;
li Xiao TANG
Author Information
1. 中国医学科学院医学信息研究所
- Keywords:
Single-cell sequencing;
Foundation Support;
Government investment
- From:Chinese Journal of Medical Library and Information Science
2017;26(9):44-51
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the distribution and development of single-cell sequencing in China from the govern-mental foundation support and the gap with the developed countries in order to provide reference for the relevant de-cision-making departments in promoting further studies on single-cell sequencing. Methods The information was accessed from the foundation support platforms in USA, Britain and China, and the foundation support for studies on single-cell sequencing in USA, Britain and China was analyzed. Results The USA and Britain supported 540 million dollars and 40 million pounds respectively for studies on single-cell sequencing, China supported 100 mil-lion RMB for studies on microbiology, oncology and reproductive medicine with stress laid on technology develop-ment. Conclusion The starting time of foundation support for studies on single-cell sequencing is later in China than in USA and Britain, it is thus necessary for China to promote the application of single-cell sequencing technology by making full use of the existing resources.
