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Title:

Development of an inexpensive paper spray mass spectrometry screening assay for fentanyl and other opioid analogs

Agreement Number:

EGP

Agreement Value:

$25,000.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 8, 2017 -

Organization:

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Location:

British Columbia, CA

Reference Number:

GC-2017-Q3-00579

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:

Gill, Christopher (Vancouver Island University)

Program:

Engage Grants for universities

Program Purpose:

The aim of this project is to develop a low cost rapid screening assay suitable for the detection andx000D
identification of opioid and other drug analogs (e.g. fentanyl and its derivatives) in complex samples. Thex000D
research is specifically targeted at developing a new technology for implementation in harm reductionx000D
strategies, in order to reduce loss of life from dangerous drug cocktails that are increasingly common in streetx000D
drugs. The technique of paper spray mass spectrometry will be employed, whereby small paper strips serve asx000D
both the sampling device and the platform for introducing the sample directly to a mass spectrometer. Thisx000D
direct mass spectrometry approach removes the need for complex sample handling, and provides definitive andx000D
quantitative chemical information for small samples in approximately one minute. LifeLabs is an excellentx000D
partner for this project, and their commitment to improving drug screening approaches in British Columbiax000D
(and Canada) will ensure the rapid future development and implementation of our research.