What the facility does
Advanced microscopic and spectroscopic facilities to study antimicrobial peptides
Areas of expertise
These advanced microscopic and spectroscopic facilities allows researchers to perform Raman spectroscopy of biomolecules, scanning probe microscopy, and to analyze the biophysical chemistry of cell membrane, to study antimicrobial peptides.
Research services
Sample chemical analysis, analysis of conformation, morphology
Sectors of application
- Chemical industries
- Education
Specialized labs and equipment
| Equipment | Function |
|---|---|
| Atomic force microscope | Topography measurement |
| UV resonance Raman setup | Determine protein structure |
Private and public sector research partners
- National Research Council
- Health Canada