Antimicrobial Activity of Kisameet Clay II

e problem to be addressed is if detailed laboratory studies can be designed out to confirm
and extend the historical, anecdotal information on the therapeutic/medicinal properties of
Kisameet clay (KC). There is much non-scientific information alleging the potent antimicrobial
activities of many clay products. In this research proposal we propose to carry out a detailed
microbiological analysis of the antibiotic activity of KC: the project will involve a full
investigation of the bactericidal and bacteriostatic activities of the clay, considering the
material as a potential antibiotic. Once confirmation of antimicrobial activity is confirmed we
will develop new methodologies and carry out further studies with a variety of pathogens,
including hospital isolates of antibiotic resistant strains. This internship looks at support
research for the main research goals. The company will benefit from the research into the
development of advanced methodology which will be used in ongoing experimentation to gain
a better understanding of the microbiological properties of Kisameet clay.

Faculty Supervisor:

Julian Davies

Student:

Partner:

Kisameet Glacial Clay Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Mining

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program: