Our Projects

Discovery Research Projects

The purpose of our Discovery Research Program is to fund research in the 4 core areas of AFMNet.

food and health
bio-materials and nanoscience
traceability and authenticity
policy and regulations

Our current round of discovery projects are;

Discovery Projects
Bacteria Biofilms and Foods: Nanotechnology-based strategies for the understanding of bacterial contamination of foods and food processing surfaces	John Dutcher	University of Guelph
Biopolymer based controlled release systems for biomedical applications	Wankei Wan	University of Western Ontario
Creation of a new fish-peptide/n-3 PUFA-based functional food for the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes moving towards nutrigenomics-based personalized nutritional interventions	André Marette	Laval University
Dietary peptide- and amino acid-based interventions to improve human gut health and immunity	Yoshinori Mine	University of Guelph
Do apolipoprotein E polymorphisms influence risk of cognitive decline by modulating omega-3 fatty acid metabolism?	Stephen Cunnane	Université de Sherbrooke
Engineering the oil binding capacity and rheological properties of nanocrystalline fat networks structured using high shear fields under non-isothermal conditions	Alejandro Marangoni	University of Guelph
	Gianfranco Mazzanti	Dalhousie University
Examining the impact of diet and the intestinal microbiome on gut health and general well-being	Martin Kalmokoff	Dalhousie University
	Brent Selinger	University of Lethbridge
Nutrigenomic studies on the effectiveness of stabilizing reduced folates using nano-encapsulation technologies	David Kitts	University of British Columbia
Salt, science and society - a collaborative approach to salt reduction in processed foods	Dérick Rousseau	Ryerson Polytechnic University
The AFMNet Consumer Monitor: Tracking consumer attitudes towards new products for health and wellbeing in Canada	Spencer Henson	University of Guelph
The traceability and authenticity of foods from analytical and consumer perspectives	Nicholas Low	University of Saskatchewan
Toronto nutrigenomics and health study	Ahmed El-Sohemy	University of Toronto

STAR

Strategic Transition & Application of Research

The AFMNet STAR/Commercialization Program is in place to:

Exploit intellectual property (IP) developed from foods and biomaterials research
Fund proof of principle research to lead to the development of a product or service
Develop Canadian technologies which are of benefit and relevance to the social and economic health of Canada
Lead to technology transfer and knowledge mobilization

Our current round of STAR projects are;

STAR Projects
Advancing the platform technology of polysaccharide nanoparticles (nanoPS™) through development of value added industrial products	John Dutcher	University of Guelph
Antihypertensive Properties of a Novel Pea Protein Hydrolysate Product - Part 1	Rotimi Aluko	University of Manitoba
Antihypertensive properties of a novel pea protein hydrolysate product - Part 2	Rotimi Aluko	University of Manitoba
Antioxidant properties of tryptophan and peptides in human milk	James Friel	University of Manitoba
Apple-derived Omega-3 Lipid Stabilizer	Vasantha Rupasinghe	Nova Scotia Agricultural College
Bacterial Destruction of Amnesic Shellfish Toxin	Tom Gill	Dalhousie University
Biological Strategies for Improved Detection and Control of Post-Harvest Decay in Pome Fruits	Louise Nelson	University of British Columbia
	Peter Sholberg	Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Detection and biological control of post-harvest decay in pome fruit: verification of efficacy and market potential	Louise Nelson	University of British Columbia
Determination of the efficacy and substantiation of health claims associated with prebiotics and their use in human nutrition; impacts on human physiology, well-being and gastro-intestinal communities.	Martin Kalmokoff	Dalhousie University
	Brent Selinger	University of Lethbridge
Development of nutrigenomics test kit for personalized nutrition and health	Ahmed El-Sohemy	University of Toronto
Efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids in an animal model of Parkinson’s disease	Frederic Calon
	Francesca Cicchetti	Laval University
Identification of Bioactive Peptides in Egg Yolk Digests	Yoshinori Mine	University of Guelph
Microspheres for oral delivery of calcitonin	Marta Cerruti	McGill University
Nanofiber processing, characterization and cell compatability study for biomedical applications of transgenic spider silk protein	Wankei Wan	University of Western Ontario
Nutrigenomic Approach to Understanding the Cardioprotective Mechanisms of Dietary Flaxseed in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease	Randy Guzman	St. Boniface General Hospital Research Centre
Persistence, stability, control and prevention of biofilms	Gideon Wolfaardt	Ryerson Polytechnic University
Pressurized Whey Protein as a Novel Functional Food Ingredient	Larry Lands	McGill University
	Dalal Manoli
Value added processing of wheat bran	Thavar Vasanthan	University of Alberta

Targeted Research Projects

As emerging issues arise targeted areas are identified, this program allows AFMNet to address emerging issues in a timely manner.

Our current round of Targeted projects are;

Targeted Projects
Authentication and quality control of medicinal crops and natural health products: Analytical tools and consumer valuation	Andreas Schieber	University of Alberta

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