ABOUT NBDC
The National Bee Diagnostic Centre (NBDC) 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.
Bees fly around a brood frame
Credit: Randy Vanderveen Photography/ Northwestern Polytechnic
Credit: Randy Vanderveen Photography/ Northwestern Polytechnic
Contact NBDC
PO Box 1118, Beaverlodge, AB T0H 0C0
Services offered in: English, Spanish and Portuguese
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RESEARCH AND INNOVATION EXPERTISE
EXPERTISE
- Molecular diagnostics
- Expression analysis
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Sperm/Spore Viability tests
- In-Situ Hybridization
- High Resolution Melting analysis
- 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
TECHNOLOGY SECTORS
- Agriculture
- Biotechnology
EQUIPMENT AND LABS
| Equipment |
|---|
| Facilities: |
| Level 2 Containment Lab |
| 5-room molecular suite |
| Live insect sample capability |
| Import permitting assistance |
| 4-day sample delivery/reception (all of Canada) |
| Specialized Equipment: |
| Fluorescent microscope |
| High Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) |
| Microtome – Cryostat |
| Next Generation Sequencer (MiSeq) |
| Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) |
| Real time thermocyclers |
| End-point thermocyclers |
| Spectrophotometer |
| Hybridization Oven |
| Anaerobic incubators |
| Shaking incubator |
| Sample homogenizers |
| Dissecting microscopic with digital capabilities |
| A variety of benchtop equipment (centrifuges, vortexes, heat blocks, etc) |
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