Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Development of an Assay for Screening of Pathogenic Bacterial Strains
Agreement Number:
931407
Agreement Value:
$25,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2020
Description:
The rhomboid protease gene glpG is essential for ExPEC E. coli colonization, which occurs naturally in the gut. However some strains can spread to other niches leading to pathologies: blood infections and urinary tract infections. The GlpG protease likely cleaves a protein(s) that regulates the production of protein(s) important for colonization. We are are trying to explore the role of glpG gene and its influence in bacterial colonization during health and disease. We will be also looking for physiological substrates for GlpG using biochemical assays. This assay can used for the detection of antibiotic resistant bacteria in hospitals and other areas as needed. We intend to commercialize the assay to pharmaceutical industry.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Location:
St. Albert, Alberta, CA T8N 5A7
Reference Number:
172-2019-2020-Q2-931407
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
771416286
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Precision Bio Laboratories Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
St. Albert--Edmonton
Federal Riding Number:
48031
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Coverage:
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
541710