Our primary mandate at API is to advance basic research and innovation to commercialization by providing access to world-class industry expertise, services, and infrastructure. Our activities focuses on engaging and supporting drug discovery and development initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving innovation and commercialization through collaborative research and clinical studies. The project aims […]

Polyurethane is a flammable polymer that can release toxic gases when exposed to fire, restricting their application in areas such as pipe liners. This project aims to develop fire-proof polyurethane composites pipe liners with a long cycle time and good stability in harsh environments. Given the increasing demand for advanced materials in industry, we will […]

Pathogenic biofilms are a major food safety challenge. They are difficult to detect and very difficult to control after they form as biofilms protect bacteria from sanitizers, heat and other stressors that might otherwise be used to control the bacteria. As well, trying to remove the biofilm may break off chunks of biofilm which can […]

This project aims to understand the impact of energy development activities on birdlife and support effective conservation measures. Alberta’s boreal forest plays a crucial role, serving as both a unique ecosystem for millions of breeding birds and a key resource for the oil and gas industry. By analyzing a decade of bird banding data, the […]

Iron deficiency is the most common and widespread nutritional disorder in the world. It is the leading cause of anemia (insufficient red blood cells in the body to transport oxygen to tissues) and can result in cognitive impairments such as poor memory, attention, and concentration as well as weakened immunity and susceptibility to infections. Although […]

Microbial life forms complex communities that sustain all other living organisms on our planet. These microbial communities can colonize various environments, from inside our intestinal tract to the extreme Arctic Ocean. The set of genes in these communities is called the microbiome, and its components determine the health or disease of humans and natural ecosystems. […]

Carbon-based nanomaterials have gained substantial interest for application in cementitious mixtures. These nanomaterials can modify the microstructure of cementitious mixtures and improve their engineering properties such as their strength and durability. The strength enhancement has significant implications for the concrete industry as it can compensate for the strength reductions caused by high replacement levels of […]

Chromacare aims to revolutionize precision health through Mobile-based At-home Lab Tests. To the end, over the next 12 months, commencing in early 2024, Chromacare will develop up to three novel quantitative Lateral Flow Assays (LFA) that will be measured with our proprietary Chromacare App. We will employ two Chemistry PhD graduates on a full-time basis […]

Crust Craft is a specialty bakery producing pizza doughs, flatbreads and pie crusts. In 2023, Crust Craft started to use an in-house sourdough fermentation as a tool to reduce the use of additives, and to achieve premium quality products. Current applications of sourdough fermentations in baking were not optimized to improve the quality of flatbread […]

Wheat carotenoids give durum wheat pasta a light yellow color. Wheat lipoxygenase oxidizes flour carotenoids and further loss of carotenoids is caused by extrusion of pasta. Because bright yellow pasta is preferred by consumers, oxidation of carotenoids during extrusion impairs pasta quality. To maintain the yellow color that is mediated by flour carotenoids, pasta extruders […]

This project involves designing a portable biosensor that measures the concentration of multiple metabolites in a person’s urine. The device measures the colour of the urine after reacting with the developed reactions to get metabolite concentrations. These concentrations are input to an algorithm to get a diagnosis. The first test will screen for colorectal cancer. […]

There are disproportionate number of Federal Contaminated Sites found within Indigenous communities across Canada. As Indigenous peoples have unique ties to their lands, which serve as a means of sustainability and sovereignty, the impact of industrial processes on soil and vegetation within settlements is of utmost importance. This applied research project aims to address these […]