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.
TREVENTIS
Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines
647.228.1276
416.603.6274
6191 Duncan Street, Halifax, NS B3L 1K1
TREVENTIS research will make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by discovering and
developing novel drugs that may halt the progression of AD, stabilize and potentially improve the patient’s cognition. Our proprietary discovery platform allows for rapid identification of promising new chemical entities as potential therapeutics in both AD and other protein misfolding disorders such as Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.
Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines
514.631.6775
385 Bouchard Blvd. Dorval, Quebec, H9S 1A9
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.’s mandate is to discover, develop and successfully market innovative products to cure
diseases, ease suffering, and enhance quality of life. Novartis is made up of four different business divisions: pharmaceuticals; vaccines and diagnostics; Sandoz; and consumer health. Novartis is the only company with leadership positions in both patented and generic pharmaceuticals.
DeNova is an early stage clean/biotechnology company based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, developing and commercializing a suite of
breakthrough technologies that will convert greenhouse gases into a high quality, massively scalable, sustainable protein derived from natural bacteria, initially supplying to the global aquafeed market.
Nature’s Way has been at the forefront of the natural healthcare industry. An early leader in educating on the effectiveness
and safety of herbal medicine, we have always supported legislative efforts that help protect health freedoms, and are constantly striving to provide health and healing through the power of nature.
We offer an extensive range of natural products that have been carefully scrutinized and tested all while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, so that we can guarantee them to exceed expectations.
Nova Scotia based Ascenta is one of our brands which offers natural great tasting omega-3 supplements unsurpassed in quality and purity.
Ring Rescue Inc.
Medical Technologies
+1 (888) 640-7464
20 Orion Court, Dartmouth, NS, Canada, B2Y 4W6
Ring Rescue Inc. is a medical device manufacturer based out of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Ring Rescue Inc. is changing the standard
of care for stuck ring removal worldwide. They provide a full suite solution for stuck ring removal, no matter the scenario. The Ring Rescue Compression Device helps professionals remove stuck rings without cutting by shrinking the finger down in size, making it easier for the professional to manipulate the ring off intact. In cases where preserving the ring isn’t possible, the Ring Rescue Electric Ring Cutter can get the job done. It is faster, safer and more effective than any other solution on the market.
Contacts for the colour blind.
FIVAMed
Medical Technologies
902.593.1277
264 Herring Cove Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia
FIVAMed is clinician driven. We work alongside clinicians to address unmet needs in their professional environment.
Based in
Halifax, Nova Scotia, FIVAMed Inc. is a privately owned medical device company.
Why the IV fluid market? Globally patients are administered gravity-fed IV fluids systems without any protection from adverse situations. Clinicians put themselves and the patient at risk of exposure to a preventable situation. An estimated 230 million surgeries are performed globally each year, along with 18 billion IV bags used globally each year. Of those 18 billion IV bags, 1 billion IV bags are used annually in the US alone. How many IV bags are unintentionally unattended? Is it a risk worth taking? This is exactly why we created FIVA.
IR Scientific is an oral care company creating unique inorganic polymers that allow us to control a number of important
variables. We encourage the body to heal itself while reducing the impact on your body or the planet.
IR was born of a passion for better-than-traditional patient treatments and improving lives. We are focused on the development of cosmetic and preventive oral health products and commercialize ion release materials for specific roles in consumer and professional oral health and cosmetics.
Give us a challenge. We’ll find a solution.
NovaResp develops patient-specific and breath-specific breathing support devices for patients with sleep apnea. The company’s
lead product, BreatheAlong, determines the respiratory health of sleep apnea patients and provides personalized breathing support. Using this technology on positive airway pressure (PAP) machines will save patients from strokes and heart attacks and reduce health-care costs.
Precision BioLogic
Medical Technologies
902.468.6422
902.468.6421
140 Eileen Stubbs Avenue, Dartmouth, NS B3B 0A9
Precision BioLogic’s principal focus is in the field of hemostasis for which we developed CRYOcheck™, a line of specialized
high-quality frozen plasmas, reagents and integrated test kits used in the assessment of coagulation disorders. From our facility in Dartmouth, we currently serve more than 1,000 labs throughout North America with direct overnight delivery, and work with distribution partners to sell to customers overseas.
In conjunction with our laboratory, biotech and pharmaceutical partners, we’re also developing new products to improve patient outcomes by addressing current and future challenges in the diagnosis and therapeutic monitoring of disease.
Reach Orthopaedics is developing a shoulder implant to treat patients suffering from massive irreparable rotator cuff tears.
Founded by orthopaedic surgeons, the novel device design restores shoulder function — increasing mobility and strength, while eliminating chronic pain. Where current treatment options are limited with high failure rates, Reach Orthopaedics aims to become the surgical standard of care.
ABK Biomedical Incorporated
Medical Technologies
902-483-6689
ABK Biomedical Inc., Innovacorp Enterprise Centre, 1344 Summer St, Halifax, NS, B3H 0A8
ABK Biomedical Incorporated is a new medical device company co-founded by Materials Scientists, Dr. Daniel Boyd and Dr. Sharon
Kehoe and an Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Bob Abraham. The company is driven by the unmet need to develop integrated devices to simplify clinical procedures performed by interventional radiologists. Initially, the company is particularly interested in uterine fibroid embolization (UFE). The founders have developed a novel radiopaque embolic agent that will allow UFE to be performed more efficiently and in a safer manner. ABK Biomedical will focus on bringing this technology to market while fostering development of additional technologies that will be added to ABK’s product pipeline.
TREVENTIS
Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines
647.228.1276
416.603.6274
6191 Duncan Street, Halifax, NS B3L 1K1
TREVENTIS research will make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by discovering and
developing novel drugs that may halt the progression of AD, stabilize and potentially improve the patient’s cognition. Our proprietary discovery platform allows for rapid identification of promising new chemical entities as potential therapeutics in both AD and other protein misfolding disorders such as Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.
Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines
514.631.6775
385 Bouchard Blvd. Dorval, Quebec, H9S 1A9
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.’s mandate is to discover, develop and successfully market innovative products to cure
diseases, ease suffering, and enhance quality of life. Novartis is made up of four different business divisions: pharmaceuticals; vaccines and diagnostics; Sandoz; and consumer health. Novartis is the only company with leadership positions in both patented and generic pharmaceuticals.
DeNova is an early stage clean/biotechnology company based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, developing and commercializing a suite of
breakthrough technologies that will convert greenhouse gases into a high quality, massively scalable, sustainable protein derived from natural bacteria, initially supplying to the global aquafeed market.
Nature’s Way has been at the forefront of the natural healthcare industry. An early leader in educating on the effectiveness
and safety of herbal medicine, we have always supported legislative efforts that help protect health freedoms, and are constantly striving to provide health and healing through the power of nature.
We offer an extensive range of natural products that have been carefully scrutinized and tested all while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, so that we can guarantee them to exceed expectations.
Nova Scotia based Ascenta is one of our brands which offers natural great tasting omega-3 supplements unsurpassed in quality and purity.
Ring Rescue Inc.
Medical Technologies
+1 (888) 640-7464
20 Orion Court, Dartmouth, NS, Canada, B2Y 4W6
Ring Rescue Inc. is a medical device manufacturer based out of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Ring Rescue Inc. is changing the standard
of care for stuck ring removal worldwide. They provide a full suite solution for stuck ring removal, no matter the scenario. The Ring Rescue Compression Device helps professionals remove stuck rings without cutting by shrinking the finger down in size, making it easier for the professional to manipulate the ring off intact. In cases where preserving the ring isn’t possible, the Ring Rescue Electric Ring Cutter can get the job done. It is faster, safer and more effective than any other solution on the market.
Contacts for the colour blind.
FIVAMed
Medical Technologies
902.593.1277
264 Herring Cove Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia
FIVAMed is clinician driven. We work alongside clinicians to address unmet needs in their professional environment.
Based in
Halifax, Nova Scotia, FIVAMed Inc. is a privately owned medical device company.
Why the IV fluid market? Globally patients are administered gravity-fed IV fluids systems without any protection from adverse situations. Clinicians put themselves and the patient at risk of exposure to a preventable situation. An estimated 230 million surgeries are performed globally each year, along with 18 billion IV bags used globally each year. Of those 18 billion IV bags, 1 billion IV bags are used annually in the US alone. How many IV bags are unintentionally unattended? Is it a risk worth taking? This is exactly why we created FIVA.
IR Scientific is an oral care company creating unique inorganic polymers that allow us to control a number of important
variables. We encourage the body to heal itself while reducing the impact on your body or the planet.
IR was born of a passion for better-than-traditional patient treatments and improving lives. We are focused on the development of cosmetic and preventive oral health products and commercialize ion release materials for specific roles in consumer and professional oral health and cosmetics.
Give us a challenge. We’ll find a solution.
NovaResp develops patient-specific and breath-specific breathing support devices for patients with sleep apnea. The company’s
lead product, BreatheAlong, determines the respiratory health of sleep apnea patients and provides personalized breathing support. Using this technology on positive airway pressure (PAP) machines will save patients from strokes and heart attacks and reduce health-care costs.
Precision BioLogic
Medical Technologies
902.468.6422
902.468.6421
140 Eileen Stubbs Avenue, Dartmouth, NS B3B 0A9
Precision BioLogic’s principal focus is in the field of hemostasis for which we developed CRYOcheck™, a line of specialized
high-quality frozen plasmas, reagents and integrated test kits used in the assessment of coagulation disorders. From our facility in Dartmouth, we currently serve more than 1,000 labs throughout North America with direct overnight delivery, and work with distribution partners to sell to customers overseas.
In conjunction with our laboratory, biotech and pharmaceutical partners, we’re also developing new products to improve patient outcomes by addressing current and future challenges in the diagnosis and therapeutic monitoring of disease.
Reach Orthopaedics is developing a shoulder implant to treat patients suffering from massive irreparable rotator cuff tears.
Founded by orthopaedic surgeons, the novel device design restores shoulder function — increasing mobility and strength, while eliminating chronic pain. Where current treatment options are limited with high failure rates, Reach Orthopaedics aims to become the surgical standard of care.
ABK Biomedical Incorporated
Medical Technologies
902-483-6689
ABK Biomedical Inc., Innovacorp Enterprise Centre, 1344 Summer St, Halifax, NS, B3H 0A8
ABK Biomedical Incorporated is a new medical device company co-founded by Materials Scientists, Dr. Daniel Boyd and Dr. Sharon
Kehoe and an Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Bob Abraham. The company is driven by the unmet need to develop integrated devices to simplify clinical procedures performed by interventional radiologists. Initially, the company is particularly interested in uterine fibroid embolization (UFE). The founders have developed a novel radiopaque embolic agent that will allow UFE to be performed more efficiently and in a safer manner. ABK Biomedical will focus on bringing this technology to market while fostering development of additional technologies that will be added to ABK’s product pipeline.