Research aimed at improving the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of kidney stone disease.
The Stone Centre at Vancouver General Hospital is a remarkable facility dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of kidney stone disease. The significance of this research centre is exciting. Worldwide, there are few such facilities and this is the first dedicated to kidney stone disease in Canada. The Centre places basic science researchers and clinicians side-by-side, a unique feature that facilitates the immediate translation of laboratory results.
Kidney stone compositional analysis, urinalysis, design and testing of antimicrobial biomaterial coatings, urinary device testing, bacteriological analysis
- Healthcare and social services
- Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
- Manufacturing and processing
Specialized labs and equipment
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Equipment |
Function |
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Atomic absorption spectrophotometer |
Elemental analysis of fluids, including urine and serum. |
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Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer microscopy unit |
Analysis of chemical, structural and kinetic information of crystals, proteins, and other molecules and compounds found in liquids or on surfaces. This equipment has a diverse range of applications including polymers/materials, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemicals and forensics. |
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Drip flow chambers |
Allows for the study of bacterial biofilm formation on surfaces under flow conditions. |
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Centre for Disease Control biofilm reactor |
Allows for the analysis of bacterial biofilm formation on up to 24 different biomaterial samples. |