Sir, you gave examples of some of the research activities that we carry out. Generally speaking, the NRC's research programs are developed further to an analysis of industry requirements. We consult with industry officials and with our university colleagues with a view to forging partnerships. Once we have identified the major R&D problems that an industry is facing, we develop research programs with the goal of serving industry and providing technology transfers.
The company that both you and I mentioned, IMRIS, evolved from technology developed by the NRC after it observed that in hospital operating rooms, there was no access to nuclear magnetic resonance imaging during surgical procedures, but only two or three days after the fact. We developed a technology that made this possible and we created a company to market the technology. We were able to secure venture capital, and some of our people went to work for this new company. IMRIS is making gains and is continuing to interact with us so as to improve the quality of the product it is marketing to hospitals in North America. IMRIS has become one of our partners, but we recognize that it also forged partnerships with other parties.