What the facility does
Study of molecular interactions, protein structure and function
Areas of expertise
Research is focused on studying molecular interactions and protein structure to better understand pathogenesis mechanisms of infectious organisms and to design next generation molecular therapies.
Research services
Protein production and purification, binding studies
Sectors of application
- Agriculture, animal science and food
- Healthcare and social services
- Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
- Professional and technical services (including legal services, architecture, engineering)
Specialized labs and equipment
| Equipment | Function |
|---|---|
| New BrunswickTM Platform Shaker | Insert for cell growth incubator |
| Sorvall Benchtop Centrifuge | |
| Floor-Standing Centrifuge | |
| New BrunswickTM Innova 43R Shaker | Cell growth incubator |
| FormaTM Model 993 Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) Freezer | |
|
iTC 200
|
Isothermal Titration Calorimeter (ITC) |
| Bio-Rad protein purification system | Fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC) |
Private and public sector research partners
- Innovakine Therapeutics
- Zymeworks
- NovoBind
Additional information
| Title | URL |
|---|---|
| UVic Biochemistry researchers partner with biotech company on cancer treatment | https://www.uvic.ca/science/home/home/news/current/uvic-biochemistry-researchers-partner-with-biote… |