Member Directory
Our members are the backbone of the Life Sciences sector.
Life Sciences Nova Scotia’s member community is comprised of a diverse group of life sciences innovators, research institutions, government agencies, investors, students and partners who offer a variety of support services.
Our members, along with our vital stakeholders, contribute significantly to the development of Nova Scotia’s Life Sciences sector.
Bend Beauty
Natural Health Products
902-406-4800
1592 Barrington St., 4th Floor, Halifax NS, B3J 0C7
Bend Beauty is a premium wellness and beauty supplement brand dedicated to shifting the narrative around traditional beauty. Our
products are backed by leading-edge science and research to deliver unique formulas that are good for both people and planet. We are purpose-driven with a focus on sustainability and ethically sourced ingredients, and we are proud members of 1% for the Planet and BCorp. At Bend Beauty we focus on nourishing the internal connections of the body to create changes you can see - and feel. Bend Beauty is delivering self-love in every dose helping you to Create a Beautiful Life.
Sona Nanotech Inc.
Medical Technologies
1-902-442-0653
1 Research Drive, Bay 2 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Canada B2Y 4M9
Sona Nanotech is developing Targeted Hyperthermia™, a photothermal cancer therapy, which uses therapeutic heat to treat solid
cancer tumors. The heat is delivered to tumors by infrared light that is absorbed by Sona’s gold nanorods in the tumor and re-emitted as heat. Therapeutic heat (42-48°C) stimulates the immune system, shrinks tumors, inactivates cancer stem cells, and increases tumor perfusion – thus enabling drugs to reach all tumor compartments more effectively. Targeted Hyperthermia promises to be safe, effective, minimally invasive, competitive in cost, and a valuable adjunct to drug therapy and other cancer treatments. Sona has developed multiple proprietary methods for the manufacture of gold nanoparticles which it uses for the development of both cancer therapies and diagnostic testing platforms. Sona Nanotech’s gold nanorod particles are cetyltrimethylammonium (“CTAB”) free, eliminating the toxicity risks associated with the use of other gold nanorod technologies in medical applications.
Dermategrity
Natural Products
910 Church Street Port Williams, Nova Scotia B0P 1T0 Canada
We have created a Chafed and Moisture Damaged Skin Treatment system for the prevention and also the quick and effective treatment
of Moisture Associated Skin Damage in adults.
A physician’s transformative wound care solutions.
Wellnify.ai
Digital Health
902-802-3641 - For Membership Enquiries
1969 Upper Water Street, Suite 1300, Halifax NS, B3J 3R7
Wellnify.ai helps create healthier and happier communities by leveraging an AI driven digital ecosystem known as a Community
Wellness Engagement Platform. We combine the science of behaviour change with the fun of gamification to re-invent the way community health is delivered around the world.
Pluragon IT Inc
Support Services
902-707-0987
2 Ralston Avenue, Suite 105, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 1H7
Introducing Pluragon IT: Your Premier Technology Solutions Partner
Pluragon IT is at the vanguard of the
ever-evolving technological landscape, dedicated to offering specialized services that drive growth, enhance security, and streamline operations for businesses of all sizes. Our deep commitment to excellence, combined with our comprehensive expertise in IT solutions, positions us as your ideal partner for achieving technological brilliance.
ClearDynamic Inc
Medical Technologies
902-442-4673
Clear Dynamic is proudly developing a breakthrough material with a primary application being a safe, long-term, drug-free relief
from joint pain. Our microscopic glass microspheres are injected into the bloodstream and carried to the site of joint pain from osteoarthritis. Once at the target site these microspheres are intended to block the pain receptors, reduce pain and dissolve completely after treatment.
Aruna Revolution
Natural Health Products
778-776-7890
Unit 2, 10 Ilsley Avenue, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1L3
Revolutionizing menstrual health management with compostable menstrual products that are better for the body and the planet.
DeNovaMed Inc. is a pharmaceutical company specializing in new therapeutic approaches to combat diabetic foot infection (DFI) and
drug-resistant bacterial infections. Our team has deep domain expertise in drug discovery, microbiology, and bacterial lipid metabolism, which we use to create novel antibiotics with potential broad-spectrum utility. DeNovaMed moves beyond 'me-too' antibacterial approaches to make truly novel therapies for resistant infections. DeNovaMed is a spin-off from Dalhousie University with operations in Halifax and Toronto.
DeNovaMed has two families of patented and patent-pending compounds, one engineered for topical delivery and one for systemic administration.
Our preclinical candidate DNM0547 is being evaluated for use in DFI, a debilitating complication of diabetes that exposes over 1 million people per year to the risk of amputation. This drug is also being explored as a treatment for leprous wounds, methicillin-resistant Staph aureus (MRSA) infection, and other skin infections.
The latest generation of DeNovaMed antibiotic innovation (over 700 compounds made) has culminated in DNM0904, suitable for systemic administration and therefore potentially applicable against a wide variety of infectious diseases. We are testing DNM0904 in multi-drug-resistant Gram-positive infections, in biodefense applications, and as an adjuvant for use with other antibiotics to treat Gram-negative infections.
Altheda Wellness Innovation
Natural Health Products
902-449-6959
Altheda Wellness Innovation is a natural product company focused on delivering education and products designed to promote and
maintain healthy aging. By bridging the gap between science, nature, and medicine, Altheda’s talented team of scientists and health experts have created a suite of innovative quality products that support optimal health and wellness as you age.
Our products and educational pieces are intended to target areas of need as our bodies age, stressing the importance of being proactive rather than reactive. These products are designed to improve current health and help with preventative measures as we age, allowing us to make the most of our later years in life, and are built around the following five target areas: brain health, ocular health, bladder health, immune system & CV health, and skin health. In addition to offering products, Altheda leverages its extensive in-house expertise (75+ years) in natural compounds, supplements, and medical foods to create & provide continual educational pieces and support to make sure users have the information required to take charge of their health.
Our team at ADDvocacy coaches neurodivergent post-secondary students and adults who live with ADHD, Autism, Learning
Disabilities, Anxiety, and co-occurring mental health challenges that impact executive functioning. Our clients are post-secondary students and adults who are struggling in their careers, as entrepreneurs, as parents, or in life in general.
We also facilitate peer-led professional development training for educators, employers, and front-line workers on fostering neuro-inclusive classrooms and workplaces.
What makes ADDvocacy unique is that we are a 100% neurodivergent-owned and operated company, meaning we are no strangers to the challenges and paradoxical ADDvantages these diagnoses can have on one's life.
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Support Services
(902) 669-1776
Fisher Scientific is a brand of Thermo Fisher Scientific that offers over 2.5 million
products and support services for scientific research, healthcare and science education markets. Your source for innovative, indispensable lab equipment, lab supplies, and services. We have a wide selection of products for scientific research and education.
Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL)
Support Services
The Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL) delivers on the economic and sectoral demand for
individuals who are work-ready to enter, thrive and meet the needs of the fast-growing Canadian biomanufacturing industry. CASTL delivers specialized training in biopharmaceutical manufacturing to post-secondary students and industry employees through e-learning courses, in-class and virtual theory training and hands on training. A national initiative of the PEI BioAlliance, with headquarters and the first biomanufacturing training facility open in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, CASTL is expanding its national network with training facilities planned for Quebec and British Columbia. CASTL is the exclusive provider of the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research, and Training (NIBRT) licensed training programs in Canada. Based in Ireland, NIBRT develops and delivers state-of-the-art training and education programs for the world’s leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing companies and partner academic institutions. CASTL is supported by National Lead Partner adMare Academy. The adMare Academy is dedicated to providing the specialized training required to foster the next generation of highly qualified personnel who will drive the growth of Canadian life science companies.
Bend Beauty
Natural Health Products
902-406-4800
1592 Barrington St., 4th Floor, Halifax NS, B3J 0C7
Bend Beauty is a premium wellness and beauty supplement brand dedicated to shifting the narrative around traditional beauty. Our
products are backed by leading-edge science and research to deliver unique formulas that are good for both people and planet. We are purpose-driven with a focus on sustainability and ethically sourced ingredients, and we are proud members of 1% for the Planet and BCorp. At Bend Beauty we focus on nourishing the internal connections of the body to create changes you can see - and feel. Bend Beauty is delivering self-love in every dose helping you to Create a Beautiful Life.
Sona Nanotech Inc.
Medical Technologies
1-902-442-0653
1 Research Drive, Bay 2 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Canada B2Y 4M9
Sona Nanotech is developing Targeted Hyperthermia™, a photothermal cancer therapy, which uses therapeutic heat to treat solid
cancer tumors. The heat is delivered to tumors by infrared light that is absorbed by Sona’s gold nanorods in the tumor and re-emitted as heat. Therapeutic heat (42-48°C) stimulates the immune system, shrinks tumors, inactivates cancer stem cells, and increases tumor perfusion – thus enabling drugs to reach all tumor compartments more effectively. Targeted Hyperthermia promises to be safe, effective, minimally invasive, competitive in cost, and a valuable adjunct to drug therapy and other cancer treatments. Sona has developed multiple proprietary methods for the manufacture of gold nanoparticles which it uses for the development of both cancer therapies and diagnostic testing platforms. Sona Nanotech’s gold nanorod particles are cetyltrimethylammonium (“CTAB”) free, eliminating the toxicity risks associated with the use of other gold nanorod technologies in medical applications.
Dermategrity
Natural Products
910 Church Street Port Williams, Nova Scotia B0P 1T0 Canada
We have created a Chafed and Moisture Damaged Skin Treatment system for the prevention and also the quick and effective treatment
of Moisture Associated Skin Damage in adults.
A physician’s transformative wound care solutions.
Wellnify.ai
Digital Health
902-802-3641 - For Membership Enquiries
1969 Upper Water Street, Suite 1300, Halifax NS, B3J 3R7
Wellnify.ai helps create healthier and happier communities by leveraging an AI driven digital ecosystem known as a Community
Wellness Engagement Platform. We combine the science of behaviour change with the fun of gamification to re-invent the way community health is delivered around the world.
Pluragon IT Inc
Support Services
902-707-0987
2 Ralston Avenue, Suite 105, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 1H7
Introducing Pluragon IT: Your Premier Technology Solutions Partner
Pluragon IT is at the vanguard of the
ever-evolving technological landscape, dedicated to offering specialized services that drive growth, enhance security, and streamline operations for businesses of all sizes. Our deep commitment to excellence, combined with our comprehensive expertise in IT solutions, positions us as your ideal partner for achieving technological brilliance.
ClearDynamic Inc
Medical Technologies
902-442-4673
Clear Dynamic is proudly developing a breakthrough material with a primary application being a safe, long-term, drug-free relief
from joint pain. Our microscopic glass microspheres are injected into the bloodstream and carried to the site of joint pain from osteoarthritis. Once at the target site these microspheres are intended to block the pain receptors, reduce pain and dissolve completely after treatment.
Aruna Revolution
Natural Health Products
778-776-7890
Unit 2, 10 Ilsley Avenue, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1L3
Revolutionizing menstrual health management with compostable menstrual products that are better for the body and the planet.
DeNovaMed Inc. is a pharmaceutical company specializing in new therapeutic approaches to combat diabetic foot infection (DFI) and
drug-resistant bacterial infections. Our team has deep domain expertise in drug discovery, microbiology, and bacterial lipid metabolism, which we use to create novel antibiotics with potential broad-spectrum utility. DeNovaMed moves beyond 'me-too' antibacterial approaches to make truly novel therapies for resistant infections. DeNovaMed is a spin-off from Dalhousie University with operations in Halifax and Toronto.
DeNovaMed has two families of patented and patent-pending compounds, one engineered for topical delivery and one for systemic administration.
Our preclinical candidate DNM0547 is being evaluated for use in DFI, a debilitating complication of diabetes that exposes over 1 million people per year to the risk of amputation. This drug is also being explored as a treatment for leprous wounds, methicillin-resistant Staph aureus (MRSA) infection, and other skin infections.
The latest generation of DeNovaMed antibiotic innovation (over 700 compounds made) has culminated in DNM0904, suitable for systemic administration and therefore potentially applicable against a wide variety of infectious diseases. We are testing DNM0904 in multi-drug-resistant Gram-positive infections, in biodefense applications, and as an adjuvant for use with other antibiotics to treat Gram-negative infections.
Altheda Wellness Innovation
Natural Health Products
902-449-6959
Altheda Wellness Innovation is a natural product company focused on delivering education and products designed to promote and
maintain healthy aging. By bridging the gap between science, nature, and medicine, Altheda’s talented team of scientists and health experts have created a suite of innovative quality products that support optimal health and wellness as you age.
Our products and educational pieces are intended to target areas of need as our bodies age, stressing the importance of being proactive rather than reactive. These products are designed to improve current health and help with preventative measures as we age, allowing us to make the most of our later years in life, and are built around the following five target areas: brain health, ocular health, bladder health, immune system & CV health, and skin health. In addition to offering products, Altheda leverages its extensive in-house expertise (75+ years) in natural compounds, supplements, and medical foods to create & provide continual educational pieces and support to make sure users have the information required to take charge of their health.
Our team at ADDvocacy coaches neurodivergent post-secondary students and adults who live with ADHD, Autism, Learning
Disabilities, Anxiety, and co-occurring mental health challenges that impact executive functioning. Our clients are post-secondary students and adults who are struggling in their careers, as entrepreneurs, as parents, or in life in general.
We also facilitate peer-led professional development training for educators, employers, and front-line workers on fostering neuro-inclusive classrooms and workplaces.
What makes ADDvocacy unique is that we are a 100% neurodivergent-owned and operated company, meaning we are no strangers to the challenges and paradoxical ADDvantages these diagnoses can have on one's life.
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Support Services
(902) 669-1776
Fisher Scientific is a brand of Thermo Fisher Scientific that offers over 2.5 million
products and support services for scientific research, healthcare and science education markets. Your source for innovative, indispensable lab equipment, lab supplies, and services. We have a wide selection of products for scientific research and education.
Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL)
Support Services
The Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL) delivers on the economic and sectoral demand for
individuals who are work-ready to enter, thrive and meet the needs of the fast-growing Canadian biomanufacturing industry. CASTL delivers specialized training in biopharmaceutical manufacturing to post-secondary students and industry employees through e-learning courses, in-class and virtual theory training and hands on training. A national initiative of the PEI BioAlliance, with headquarters and the first biomanufacturing training facility open in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, CASTL is expanding its national network with training facilities planned for Quebec and British Columbia. CASTL is the exclusive provider of the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research, and Training (NIBRT) licensed training programs in Canada. Based in Ireland, NIBRT develops and delivers state-of-the-art training and education programs for the world’s leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing companies and partner academic institutions. CASTL is supported by National Lead Partner adMare Academy. The adMare Academy is dedicated to providing the specialized training required to foster the next generation of highly qualified personnel who will drive the growth of Canadian life science companies.