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Discovery Research Projects

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

  • Nanoscience Related to Food and Bio-materials
  • Food, Nutrition and Health
  • Consumer Attitudes and Behaviour in Conjunction with Regulatory Policy
  • Traceability and Authenticity of Foods and Food Ingredients

Our current round of discovery projects are;

ProjectsProject Leader(s)Institution
Bacteria Biofilms and Foods: Nanotechnology-based strategies for the understanding of bacterial contamination of foods and food processing surfaces John DutcherUniversity of Guelph
Biopolymer based controlled release systems for biomedical applicationsBrian AmsdenQueen's University
Wankei WanUniversity 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 interventionsAndré MaretteLaval University
Dietary peptide- and amino acid-based interventions to improve human gut health and immunityYoshinori MineUniversity of Guelph
Do apolipoprotein E polymorphisms influence risk of cognitive decline by modulating omega-3 fatty acid metabolism?Stephen CunnaneUniversité de Sherbrooke
Melanie Plourde 
Engineering the oil binding capacity and rheological properties of nanocrystalline fat networks structured using high shear fields under non-isothermal conditionsAlejandro MarangoniUniversity of Guelph
Gianfranco MazzantiDalhousie University
Examining the impact of diet and the intestinal microbiome on gut health and general well-beingMartin KalmokoffDalhousie University
Brent SelingerUniversity of Lethbridge
Nutrigenomic studies on the effectiveness of stabilizing reduced folates using nano-encapsulation technologiesDavid KittsUniversity of British Columbia
Salt, science and society - a collaborative approach to salt reduction in processed foodsDérick RousseauRyerson Polytechnic University
The AFMNet Consumer Monitor: Tracking consumer attitudes towards new products for health and wellbeing in CanadaSpencer HensonUniversity of Guelph
The traceability and authenticity of foods from analytical and consumer perspectivesNicholas LowUniversity of Saskatchewan
Toronto nutrigenomics and health studyAhmed El-SohemyUniversity 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;

ProjectsProject Leader(s)Institution
Advancing the platform technology of polysaccharide nanoparticles (nanoPS™) through development of value added industrial productsJohn DutcherUniversity of Guelph
Antihypertensive pea protein hydrolysate: production formulation and efficacy testingRotimi AlukoUniversity of Manitoba
Antihypertensive Properties of a Novel Pea Protein Hydrolysate Product - Part 1Rotimi AlukoUniversity of Manitoba
Antihypertensive properties of a novel pea protein hydrolysate product - Part 2Rotimi AlukoUniversity of Manitoba
Antioxidant properties of tryptophan and peptides in human milkJames FrielUniversity of Manitoba
Apple-derived Omega-3 Lipid StabilizerVasantha RupasingheNova Scotia Agricultural College
Biological Strategies for Improved Detection and Control of Post-Harvest Decay in Pome FruitsLouise NelsonUniversity of British Columbia
Peter SholbergAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Detection and biological control of post-harvest decay in pome fruit: verification of efficacy and market potentialLouise NelsonUniversity 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 KalmokoffDalhousie University
Brent SelingerUniversity of Lethbridge
Development of nutrigenomics test kit for personalized nutrition and healthAhmed El-SohemyUniversity of Toronto
Efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids in an animal model of Parkinson’s diseaseFrederic Calon 
Francesca CicchettiLaval University
Identification of Bioactive Peptides in Egg Yolk DigestsYoshinori MineUniversity of Guelph
Microspheres for oral delivery of calcitoninMarta CerrutiMcGill University
Nanofiber processing, characterization and cell compatability study for biomedical applications of transgenic spider silk proteinWankei WanUniversity of Western Ontario
Nutrigenomic Approach to Understanding the Cardioprotective Mechanisms of Dietary Flaxseed in Patients with Peripheral Arterial DiseaseRandy GuzmanSt. Boniface General Hospital Research Centre
Optimization and scaling-up of an innovative electromembrane technology for selective purification of bioactive peptidesLaurent BazinetLaval University
Persistence, stability, control and prevention of biofilmsGideon WolfaardtRyerson Polytechnic University
Practical Applications of Biologically Active Flax Cyclic PeptidesBernard LaarveldUniversity of Saskatchewan
Pressurized Whey Protein as a Novel Functional Food IngredientLarry LandsMcGill University
Dalal Manoli 
Starch tablets as a health-promoting prebiotic in pig production and nutraceutical industriesTodd Rideout 
Value added processing of wheat branThavar VasanthanUniversity 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;

ProjectsProject Leader(s)Institution
Authentication and quality control of medicinal crops and natural health products: Analytical tools and consumer valuationAndreas SchieberUniversity of Alberta
Developing Antioxidant-rich Functional Soups and Beverages from Vegetables, Fruits and their Processing By-ProductsMassimo F. MarconeUniversity of Guelph


 
 
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