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Title:

Optimizing the production of PXB-cells from chimeric mice with humanized livers

Agreement Number:

1001199

Agreement Value:

$30,000.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 1, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023

Description:

The project will employ a youth candidate in support of optimizing the production of fresh hepatocytes isolated from chimeric mice with humanized liver. Proposed candidate will support the PXB-cell production. That includes hands on hepatocyte isolations and preparations of PXB-cells. Proposed candidate will be provided with full training in all procedures related to cell isolation. Proposed candidate will be provided with training in chimeric mouse transplantations. Proposed candidate will perform all cell isolations procedures as well as cell plating and mouse transplants. Proposed candidate will perform cells stability measurements.

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:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6N 1H1

Reference Number:

172-2022-2023-Q4-1001199

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

873407811

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

KMT Hepatech Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Edmonton Mill Woods

Federal Riding Number:

48017

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

621510