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Title:

Biosynthesis of Natural Flavonoids in Yeast for Cosmeceutical Applications

Agreement Number:

EGP

Agreement Value:

$25,000.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 20, 2017 -

Organization:

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Location:

Ontario, CA

Reference Number:

GC-2017-Q2-04282

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Grant or Award spanning more than one fiscal year (2017-2018 to 2018-2019).

Recipient's Legal Name:

Crosby, William (University of Windsor)

Program:

Engage Grants for Universities

Program Purpose:

BioCella Medical Concept Solutions Inc. is a cosmeceutical company committed to producing innovative andx000D
superior products by focusing on skin care research and development. BioCella researchers are currentlyx000D
aiming to improve the photoprotective properties of their select formulations by supplementing these productsx000D
with certain naturally occurring compounds. To make these products available to consumers at affordablex000D
prices, BioCella requires a supply of these natural compounds that meets requirements such as grade, freshness,x000D
and cost-efficiency. To that end, BioCella is seeking the assistance of Dr. William L. Crosby and his researchx000D
group for the development of a protocol for production of these compounds. Dr. Crosby's unique and extensivex000D
background in plant molecular genetics will strongly position BioCella to develop a robust protocol forx000D
obtaining these natural compounds and the formulation of their new products.