Welcome to the Canadian Research & Development centre for probiotics

So, which bacteria did you eat today? Probiotics are "live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host." (United Nations/World Health Organization)

The Canadian Research & Development Centre for Probiotics is located at the Lawson Health Research Institute in London, Ontario. Established in 2001 through funding by the Ontario Research and Development Challenge Fund, the Centre was created to bring together experts in Canada who specialize in probiotics and their application.

There are many locations across the country with expertise in probiotic research and development. These include: Edmonton, Quebec, Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Saskatchewan, Hamilton, Oshawa and Moncton. The Canadian Research & Development Centre for Probiotics enables the collaboration and promotion of these collective Canadian research efforts through clinical trial administration, specialized studies and student training.

The long-term goal for the Centre is to strengthen the foundation of probiotic research and development in Canada and become recognized as a leader in the field.  

Our Vision
The Centre will be internationally recognized for its probiotic research. The pursuit of excellent basic discovery, and developmental and translational research will lead to tangible benefits for humans.

Our Affiliations
Microbiology & Immunology, The University of Western Ontario
Western Heads East
International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)
usprobiotics.org