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March 1, 2006

Pathogen Detection Systems Chief Scientist receives NSERC grant to expand R&D program

For Immediate Release

KINGSTON, ON – Pathogen Detection Systems, Inc. (PDS), a developer of water-borne bacteria detection technologies, has received funding that will allow an expansion of their research activities.  Dr. Stephen Brown, PDS Chief Scientist and Associate Professor, Queen’s University Department of Chemistry and School of Environmental Studies has received $240,000 over two years from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council’s Idea to Innovation (I2I) Program.  “The Industry to Innovation program from NSERC is a natural fit with the work that Queen’s University and PDS are doing on”, stated Dr. Brown.  He added that, “PDS has a leading edge product that was successfully transferred from the research lab.  This additional funding will assist with the next transfer”.

The objective of the Idea to Innovation (I2I) program is to accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology and promote its transfer to Canadian companies. The program supports research and development projects with recognized technology transfer potential by providing crucial assistance to college and university faculty members in the early stages of technology validation and market connection.

Pathogen Detection Systems, Inc. develops advanced, on-site bacteriological monitoring systems to monitor the bacteriological quality of water systems, including drinking water, product quality assurance, wastewater, and recreational water applications.

Contact:
Dr. Peter Gallant, President & CEO
Pathogen Detection Systems, Inc.
Suite 1619, Biosciences Complex
116 Barrie Street
Kingston, Ontario
Canada
K7L 3N6

Tel: (613) 533-3321
Fax: (613) 533-3317
Web: www.pathogendetect.com
E-mail: peter.gallant@pathogendetect.com