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Title:

Immunomagnetic capture of viral particles in biofluids

Agreement Number:

970968

Agreement Value:

$109,938.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 21, 2021 - Mar 30, 2022

Description:

Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic, the analysis of viral sequences isolated from patient samples has become essential for tracking virus variants and determining which mutations affect the viral proteins and influence its pathogenicity or its infectiousness. Purification of the viral particles prior to the required RNA sequencing would reduce the cost of sequencing and is less biased than alternative methods based on targeted sequencing or amplification of the viral genome. In this Project, the Recipient aims to develop protocols to optimize the purification of viral particles on the PowerBlade Platform, and subsequently, through sequencing, develop protocols for the identification of viral strains on the device.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

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.

Location:

Montreal, Quebec, CA H3T 1C5

Reference Number:

172-2021-2022-Q1-970968

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

107491847

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

Centre hospitalier universitaire Sainte-Justine

Federal Riding Name:

Outremont

Federal Riding Number:

24054

Program:

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

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.

NAICS Code:

541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences