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.
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.
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.
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
Natural Health Products
1-800-665-3414
15 Garland Avenue, Unit 4 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 0A6
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.
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.
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.
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
Natural Health Products
1-800-665-3414
15 Garland Avenue, Unit 4 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 0A6
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.