NRC Institute for Marine Biosciences

The National Research Council Institute for Marine Biosciences (NRC-IMB) is one of 19 institutes of the National Research Council (NRC), the Government of Canada's premier research and development organization. Our unique, multidisciplinary approach is focused on marine bioproducts for the discovery, characterization and development of bioactives, natural toxins, functional foods and nutraceuticals. This research is undertaken in three core program areas: Bioanalytical Chemistry, Functional Genomics, and Marine Bioactives.

Our comprehensive suite of life sciences laboratories, coupled with our recently renovated Marine research Station (MRS) on the nearby Atlantic coast, makes NRC-IMB one of the world's most versatile marine research facilities. As such, we serve a pivotal role in the dynamic and growing life sciences cluster in Nova Scotia. Our partners include organizations and individuals from industry, academia, and domestic and foreign government agencies.

Research Programs

• The Atlantic Initiative program
• Bioanalytical Chemistry
• Certified Reference Materials Program
• Functional Genomics
• Marine Bioactives

Cluster Initiatives

Cluster initiatives across Canada are generating results as critical masses of skilled people, capital and entrepreneurial drive come together to create beneficial technologies for markets around the world. The NRC Institute for Marine Biosciences is fully engaged in the Life Sciences cluster initiative, working in partnership with stakeholders on a number of key research projects.

Research Projects

• Bioactive metabolites from microalgae and actinomycetes
• Biomarkers for Human Health and Wellness
• Biotoxins for therapeutic and pharmacological applications
• Characterization of pleurocidin bioactive peptides
• Development of an Advanced Lipid Profiling Platform for Bioactive Lipids

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