About NRC-BRI

BRI's multidisciplinary research teams are active in three main sectors: Health, Bioprocess and Environment. In the field of life sciences, their expertise forms a continuum that includes drug discovery, bioprocess development and scale-up. Environmental biotechnology involves the development of biologically based processes for protecting, cleaning and monitoring soil, water and air.

BRI scientists and engineers carry out research activities in five major research areas: the Health sector invests considerable effort in cancer therapies and infectious diseases; the Bioprocess sector uses the latest technologies and equipment for bioprocess development, and the Environment sector addresses the twin challenges of environmental protection and clean manufacturing.

In addition to the diverse specialized services it provides, BRI also maintains active partnerships with the industrial and university sectors and with government agencies. These partnerships are based on formal collaborative agreements, research and service contracts or technology transfer agreements.

In addition, BRI houses an Industrial Partnership Facility (IPF). This scientific complex accommodates biotechnology companies requiring lab space for their R&D; activities. Tenants of this strategic location benefit from the expertise of BRI scientists and enjoy access to its state-of-the-art facilities.