What the facility does
Research on the effects of diesel exhaust exposure on humans.
Areas of expertise
Investigating the effects of diesel exhaust on the respiratory system of humans, through live exposure.
Research services
- Flow cytometry
- Controlled exposure to common inhalants
Sectors of application
- Automotive
- Education
- Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
Specialized labs and equipment
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Specialized lab |
Function |
|---|---|
|
Air Pollution Exposure Laboratory (APEL) |
Lab designed for human exposure to diesel exhaust. |
|
Jack Bell Research Centre |
Specimen processing and analysis (blood, urine and lung samples). |
Private and public sector research partners
- Health Canada
- University of Toronto
- Simon Fraser University
- Karolinska Institutet
- University of North Carolina