The LISI is a non-profit laboratory dedicated to research, development, and innovation (RD&I). We are equipped with research facilities in biology as well as a greenhouse complex. LISI is the only RD&I laboratory of its kind in Southwest Nova Scotia.

Mission

By offering a scientific and technological innovation infrastructure, the LISI supports collaborative work and partnerships between industry and Université Sainte-Anne students, researchers, and staff.

Our main objectives are:

• Helping local companies improve their innovative capability
• Offer research space and state-of-the art equipment for Université Sainte-Anne professors/researchers
• Connecting Université Sainte-Anne researchers with industry
• Offering students a hands-on learning experience in applied research
• Developing RD∓I collaborations with companies locally and throughout the province
• Promoting sustainable rural economic development through knowledge transfer

Training and education

In addition to carrying out research activities, the LISI is a high-quality teaching centre which provides students with the opportunity to:

• Receive an intellectually stimulating learning experience
• Work on projects in collaboration with local industries
• Acquire practical skills in biochemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology
• Develop a work ethic in the laboratory
• Prepare for the labour market