What the facility does
Innovative polymer biomaterials synthesis and characterization for regenerative medicine and drug delivery
Areas of expertise
There are three laboratories within the Biosciences Complex of Queen’s University, organized into chemical synthesis, polymer synthesis and characterization and cell culture/histology facilities. Within our laboratories we can assess polymer rheological, mechanical, surface and thermal properties and obtain histological images of stained cells and tissues.
Research services
Polymer characterization, cell and tissue characterization
Sectors of application
- Chemical industries
- Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
Specialized labs and equipment
| Specialized lab | Equipment | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Polymer Biomaterials For Regenerative Medicine | METTLER TOLEDO DSC-1 Differential Scanning Calorimeter | Measures thermal properties of materials |
| Nicolet ATR-FTIR scanning microscope | Fourier-Transform Infrared spectroscopy. Indicates the presence of chemical functional groups on material surfaces. | |
| Olympus FV1000 confocal laser scanning microscope | Allows detailed visualization of materials and cells |
Private and public sector research partners
- Octane Group
- CellScale Biomaterials Testing