Vancouver Island University (VIU) is excited to share the news that the provincial government is providing $305,000 for HarmCheck - a cutting-edge drug-checking technology that was developed at VIU.
From left, Armin Saatchi, VIU graduate student; Adam Walker, MLA for Parksville-Qualicum; Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions; Dr. Chris Gill, Co-Director of the Applied Environmental Research Laboratories; and Dr. Deborah Saucier, VIU President and Vice-Chancellor attend the BC Provincial announcement about HarmCheck funding. Vancouver Island University Photo.
It uses high-throughput paper spray mass spectrometry to provide rapid drug-checking and can be used on-site as a harm reduction method. HarmCheck is a collaboration between VIU and the Victoria-based Vancouver Island Drug Checking Project. The funding will support setup costs, site upgrades and research staff.
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For more information, please see the BC Government news release.
