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.

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.

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) is Canada’s national biomanufacturing training partner,
dedicated to developing skilled talent to drive the country’s thriving biomanufacturing sector. With state-of-the-art, GMP-simulated facilities from coast to coast, CASTL delivers hands-on, industry-informed training alongside flexible online learning. As Canada’s exclusive provider of National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) programs, CASTL offers world-class education with support from adMare BioInnovations and its adMare Academy, shaping the next generation of life sciences professionals.

BIOVECTRA
CMDO/CRO Lab Services
902-566-9116
11 Aviation Avenue, Charlottetown, PE C1E 0A1
BIOVECTRA is a global biotech and pharmaceutical CDMO (contract development and manufacturing organization) that specializes in
clinical-to-commercial scale production capabilities for: biologics, small molecules, bioreagents, lipids, pDNA, mRNA and LNP manufacturing. Flexibility, creativity, process optimization and compliance are at the heart of our method. With more than 50 years of experience, over 600 employees, and cGMP facilities in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, Canada, we assure our programs advance on time and with the highest quality outcomes.

Genome Atlantic
Support Services
902-421-5683
47-1344 Summer St., Halifax, NS B3H 0A8
Genome Atlantic is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to help Atlantic Canada reap the economic and social benefits of
DNA-based genomic technologies. Since 2000, we have delivered more than $150M in applied genomics R&D. We are part of a national network of genome centres committed to enabling innovative, genomics-driven solutions in our regions.
We initiate, help to develop, procure funding for, and manage small and large-scale genomics projects, working in close collaboration with public and private sector partners. Our projects span ocean industries (aquaculture, energy and fisheries), agriculture and agri-foods, forestry, the environment, human health, and mining. All our projects are client-led, focused on solving a specific problem or opportunity our clients want to address.

XO Technology Inc.
Digital Health
Dalhousie Emera ideaHUB, 1345 Norma Eddy Ln, Halifax, NS B3J 1B6
Empowering the Next Generation of Athletes: Where Dreams, Dedication, and Technology Intersect

Gallagher Canada
Support Services
902.456.1700
6380 Lady Hammond Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 2S3
Our Canadian roots run deep, dating back to 1890, with a steadily growing employee base spanning coast-to-coast, from Victoria,
British Columbia to Atlantic Canada. Through a holistic approach, we offer a full array of insurance & expertise across commercial, personal, employee benefits and human resources consulting services.
Drawing on our global resources and foundation of teamwork, ethics and service excellence, we partner with you locally to help solve unique challenges with industry-specific knowledge, insights and actions. Our success is directly attributed to our local expertise and our enduring commitment to do what’s right for our clients, and for their communities. We believe in running our business with integrity and for years have been guided by The Gallagher Way – 25 tenets that define our shared values, corporate culture and passion for excellence.
• Client service capabilities in more than 150 countries around the world through a global network of correspondent brokers and consultants
• Revenues of $4.6 billion (total adjusted brokerage & risk management revenues as of 2017).
• Divisions specializing in retail insurance brokerage operations, benefits and HR consulting, wholesale distribution, and third-party administration and claims processing.
• 700 offices in 35 countries and close to 30,000 employees
• Local experts in 35 offices across Canada

MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm in Canada. We proudly serve and respond to the needs of
our clients in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Through partner-led engagements, we provide a collaborative, cost-effective approach to doing business and personalized strategies to help organizations succeed across the country and around the world.

Partner International Inc.
Support Services
+1-902-431-3171 Ext. 2
101-A Research Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B2Y 4T6
Partner International’s global life sciences team track record speaks for itself: Managing acquisitions and divestitures for
leading life sciences companies. Selling innovative, breakthrough science to big corporations – and connecting players large and small. Securing licenses for products and technologies at any development stage. Securing new customers for contract research and manufacturing organizations. With more than three billion dollars of completed agreements, Partner International has the track record to turn vision into successful agreements. Licensing, acquisitions, divestments: these are the kinds of mandates the Partner International team works on every day. From its presence in 26 countries, our life sciences corporate and business development experts have unequalled access to decision makers at more than 45,000 companies, and the strategic depth and experience to lead projects of any size and complexity. Whether you need to maximize the profitability of new innovations or unlock the value of existing assets, Partner International will bring years of industry knowledge and business expertise to your next corporate or business development initiative.

Roche
Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines
Roche Pharmaceuticals: 506-447-7366 / Roche Diagnostics: 613-983-8328
Roche Pharmaceuticals: [email protected] / Roche Diagnostics: [email protected]
Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The
combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, as well as growing capabilities in the area of data-driven medical insights, help Roche deliver truly personalized healthcare. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Roche Canada was founded in 1931, and employs more than 1,800 people across the country through its Pharmaceuticals division in Mississauga, Ontario as well as its Diagnostics and Diabetes Care divisions in Laval, Quebec.

AGADA BioSciences
Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines
(902) 442-4011
1498 Lower Water St., MP-1115, Halifax, NS, B3J 3R5
AGADA’s mission is to accelerate drug development by providing expert guidance in surrogate biomarkers and outcomes. We support
sponsors in making informed drug development decisions by applying a depth of knowledge, robust experimental design, data generation and data interpretation to their preclinical and clinical projects and trials.

Solid State Pharma Inc.
CMDO/CRO Lab Services
1-(902) 442-4012
1489 Hollis St Suite 300, Halifax, NS B3J 3M5
Solid State Pharma is a privately held solid state and crystallization engineering company that was founded in 2014. We are a
recognized global leader in the delivery of crystallization engineering services, including screening and selection of polymorphs, co-crystals, salts, and crystallization process development and optimization. We partner with pharmaceutical and natural product companies to add value to every process by understanding the solid state of their drug candidates, and developing processes that optimize physical properties, morphology, and particle size distribution. Our full suite of services includes comprehensive understanding of the solid state of APIs, and the regulatory requirements that are integral to effective development, innovation, and manufacturing. Solid State Pharma’s expertise helps to enhance the development of drug candidates and commercial products by enabling better quality products and a faster route to market.

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.

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) is Canada’s national biomanufacturing training partner,
dedicated to developing skilled talent to drive the country’s thriving biomanufacturing sector. With state-of-the-art, GMP-simulated facilities from coast to coast, CASTL delivers hands-on, industry-informed training alongside flexible online learning. As Canada’s exclusive provider of National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) programs, CASTL offers world-class education with support from adMare BioInnovations and its adMare Academy, shaping the next generation of life sciences professionals.

BIOVECTRA
CMDO/CRO Lab Services
902-566-9116
11 Aviation Avenue, Charlottetown, PE C1E 0A1
BIOVECTRA is a global biotech and pharmaceutical CDMO (contract development and manufacturing organization) that specializes in
clinical-to-commercial scale production capabilities for: biologics, small molecules, bioreagents, lipids, pDNA, mRNA and LNP manufacturing. Flexibility, creativity, process optimization and compliance are at the heart of our method. With more than 50 years of experience, over 600 employees, and cGMP facilities in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, Canada, we assure our programs advance on time and with the highest quality outcomes.

Genome Atlantic
Support Services
902-421-5683
47-1344 Summer St., Halifax, NS B3H 0A8
Genome Atlantic is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to help Atlantic Canada reap the economic and social benefits of
DNA-based genomic technologies. Since 2000, we have delivered more than $150M in applied genomics R&D. We are part of a national network of genome centres committed to enabling innovative, genomics-driven solutions in our regions.
We initiate, help to develop, procure funding for, and manage small and large-scale genomics projects, working in close collaboration with public and private sector partners. Our projects span ocean industries (aquaculture, energy and fisheries), agriculture and agri-foods, forestry, the environment, human health, and mining. All our projects are client-led, focused on solving a specific problem or opportunity our clients want to address.

XO Technology Inc.
Digital Health
Dalhousie Emera ideaHUB, 1345 Norma Eddy Ln, Halifax, NS B3J 1B6
Empowering the Next Generation of Athletes: Where Dreams, Dedication, and Technology Intersect

Gallagher Canada
Support Services
902.456.1700
6380 Lady Hammond Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 2S3
Our Canadian roots run deep, dating back to 1890, with a steadily growing employee base spanning coast-to-coast, from Victoria,
British Columbia to Atlantic Canada. Through a holistic approach, we offer a full array of insurance & expertise across commercial, personal, employee benefits and human resources consulting services.
Drawing on our global resources and foundation of teamwork, ethics and service excellence, we partner with you locally to help solve unique challenges with industry-specific knowledge, insights and actions. Our success is directly attributed to our local expertise and our enduring commitment to do what’s right for our clients, and for their communities. We believe in running our business with integrity and for years have been guided by The Gallagher Way – 25 tenets that define our shared values, corporate culture and passion for excellence.
• Client service capabilities in more than 150 countries around the world through a global network of correspondent brokers and consultants
• Revenues of $4.6 billion (total adjusted brokerage & risk management revenues as of 2017).
• Divisions specializing in retail insurance brokerage operations, benefits and HR consulting, wholesale distribution, and third-party administration and claims processing.
• 700 offices in 35 countries and close to 30,000 employees
• Local experts in 35 offices across Canada

MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm in Canada. We proudly serve and respond to the needs of
our clients in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Through partner-led engagements, we provide a collaborative, cost-effective approach to doing business and personalized strategies to help organizations succeed across the country and around the world.

Partner International Inc.
Support Services
+1-902-431-3171 Ext. 2
101-A Research Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B2Y 4T6
Partner International’s global life sciences team track record speaks for itself: Managing acquisitions and divestitures for
leading life sciences companies. Selling innovative, breakthrough science to big corporations – and connecting players large and small. Securing licenses for products and technologies at any development stage. Securing new customers for contract research and manufacturing organizations. With more than three billion dollars of completed agreements, Partner International has the track record to turn vision into successful agreements. Licensing, acquisitions, divestments: these are the kinds of mandates the Partner International team works on every day. From its presence in 26 countries, our life sciences corporate and business development experts have unequalled access to decision makers at more than 45,000 companies, and the strategic depth and experience to lead projects of any size and complexity. Whether you need to maximize the profitability of new innovations or unlock the value of existing assets, Partner International will bring years of industry knowledge and business expertise to your next corporate or business development initiative.

Roche
Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines
Roche Pharmaceuticals: 506-447-7366 / Roche Diagnostics: 613-983-8328
Roche Pharmaceuticals: [email protected] / Roche Diagnostics: [email protected]
Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The
combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, as well as growing capabilities in the area of data-driven medical insights, help Roche deliver truly personalized healthcare. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Roche Canada was founded in 1931, and employs more than 1,800 people across the country through its Pharmaceuticals division in Mississauga, Ontario as well as its Diagnostics and Diabetes Care divisions in Laval, Quebec.

AGADA BioSciences
Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines
(902) 442-4011
1498 Lower Water St., MP-1115, Halifax, NS, B3J 3R5
AGADA’s mission is to accelerate drug development by providing expert guidance in surrogate biomarkers and outcomes. We support
sponsors in making informed drug development decisions by applying a depth of knowledge, robust experimental design, data generation and data interpretation to their preclinical and clinical projects and trials.

Solid State Pharma Inc.
CMDO/CRO Lab Services
1-(902) 442-4012
1489 Hollis St Suite 300, Halifax, NS B3J 3M5
Solid State Pharma is a privately held solid state and crystallization engineering company that was founded in 2014. We are a
recognized global leader in the delivery of crystallization engineering services, including screening and selection of polymorphs, co-crystals, salts, and crystallization process development and optimization. We partner with pharmaceutical and natural product companies to add value to every process by understanding the solid state of their drug candidates, and developing processes that optimize physical properties, morphology, and particle size distribution. Our full suite of services includes comprehensive understanding of the solid state of APIs, and the regulatory requirements that are integral to effective development, innovation, and manufacturing. Solid State Pharma’s expertise helps to enhance the development of drug candidates and commercial products by enabling better quality products and a faster route to market.