ABOUT NBDC
The NBDC-TAC 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
Contact NBDC
PO Box 1118, Beaverlodge, AB T0H 0C0
Services offered in: English, Spanish, 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 |
|---|
| 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 |