What the facility does
The only dedicated laboratory in Canada providing comprehensive diagnostic services to the beekeeping industry for a healthy, sustainable and profitable apiculture.
Areas of expertise
The National Bee Diagnostic Centre provides critical diagnostic services to beekeepers, researchers, provincial and federal agencies and industry as its contribution towards a healthy, sustainable and profitable apiculture industry in Canada. We employ microbiology, microscopy and molecular techniques in order to identify pests, pathogens and parasites affecting honeybees.
Research services
- Project management
- Technology development
- Sample analysis and testing
- Scientific and technological monitoring
- Technology validation and transfer
- Design of experiment
- Interactive workshop sessions
- Design, development, and delivery of customized training
- Connections to co-op placement opportunities
- Qualitative and quantitative research
- Networking events
- Presentation of results at conferences
- Publishing in peer reviewed literature
- Seminars and workshops
- Industry-specific events and symposia
- Evening speaker series
- Participation at trade shows and other venues with or on behalf of partners
Sectors of application
- Agriculture, animal science and food
Specialized labs and equipment
| Equipment |
|---|
| Fluorescent microscope and compound microscopes |
| Microtome – Cryostat |
| Next Generation Sequencer |
| Real Time Quantitative Thermocycler and end-point thermocycler |
| Image analyzer |
| Spectrophotometer |
| Hybridization oven |
| Incubators for anaerobic conditions |
Additional information
| Title | URL |
|---|---|
| Welcome to the National Bee Diagnostic Centre. | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Woc7APTOtSI |
| NBDC Helps Alberta Honey Producer Keep Hives Healthy. | https://www.nwpolytech.ca/news/display.html?ID=1397 |
| I visited a CSI crime lab, but for bees. | https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/nevwy8/i-visited-a-csi-crime-lab-but-for-bees |