KASTx Ventures works with world-leading start-up biotechnology companies with a shared vision to have a positive and sustainable impact globally, focusing on the areas of health, technology, and environmental sustainability. We provide the people and resources needed to turn disruptive ideas into reality to make the world a better place. Our project focuses on optimizing […]

Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) continue to be one of the most common lost-time injuries in Canada and South Korea, comprising over a third of all work-related lost-time injuries. Given the continued prevalence of WMSDs despite efforts to decrease their occurrence, a new approach to WMSDs intervention is required. This research project is to validate the […]

The main goal of the proposed project is to implement a high-sensitivity biosensor by using nanomaterials. We aim to address the current issues in biosensor technology and lead the innovative role of the international community through exchanges and cooperation between Canadian and Korean researchers. In order to achieve goals, high-quality semiconductor thin-film deposition technology over […]

Since legalization, cannabis has become a multibillion dollar industry and is now one of our most economically important crops in Canada. A unique aspect of the cannabis industry is that the market demands are continually evolving and there is a constant need for new cultivars with unique chemical and flavour profiles. This is an expensive […]

Projet de recherche sur la culture de microalgues dans des eaux usées d’un parc industriel sous une perspective d’économie circulaire où la biomasse de microalgues est récoltée pour ensuite être incorporer à un pâte cellulosique destinée à la fabrication de produits thermoformés pour une entreprise du même parc.

Vector potentiator (VEPOs) are compounds that can enhance the ability of cancer-killing viruses to replicate and kill cancer cells. However, administering these compounds can be problematic as they are inherently toxic. To remedy this problem, we will link these compounds to a highly specific antibody, Trastuzumab, forming a new antibody-drug conjugate compound, T-VEPO. By means […]

La culture biologique exige de ne pas utiliser notament de fertilisants d’origine synthétique et de pesticides. Cependant afin d’accroître la productivité de leurs cultures, les producteurs agricoles/horticoles doivent ajouter des produits d’amendement des sols. Les algues marines sont abondantes et constituent une source d’oligoéléments et de molécules bioactives. Le projet de recherche consiste au développement […]

Although most cannabis use is recreational, cannabis is approved for various medical indications. One of most major safety concerns regarding the use of cannabis is its association with mental illness, in particular, induction or exacerbation of psychosis and schizophrenia, suicidal attempts and depression. That said, current available data in the field is based mostly upon […]

In eukaryotic cells, genetic material is stored in a specialized compartment — the nucleus — while other cellular material is mostly found in the surrounding cytoplasm. The selective exchange of materials between the nucleus and cytoplasm, known as nucleocytoplasmic transport (NCT), is vital to many important cellular processes including gene regulation and protein synthesis. NCT […]

Accurate, reproducible endoscopic reports that provide standardized data on the nature and location of GI tract lesions are critical to quality improvement in endoscopy, particularly with respect to colonoscopy performed for colorectal cancer screening and surveillance. In addition, accurate, verifiable performance-enhancing feedback is essential for training future endoscopists and for supporting continued skills enhancement for […]

We’re seeking someone who can work closely with our executive team to support market research and due diligence in the fields of cell and gene therapy. Specific tasks will include conducting secondary and primary source research and producing reports to support decision making. The research will be directed at identification of potential business opportunities, industry […]

In 2020, colorectal cancer was newly diagnosed in nearly 2 million patients and associated with approximately 1 million deaths, making it the second most deadly cancer globally. In colorectal cancer, staging (i.e., determining if the cancer has spread) is the single most important factor in patient survival. Existing healthcare systems struggle to deliver accurate staging, […]