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Please see below details of a recent enquiry received by Interface - The knowledge connection for business.
From the initial search of your Institution's website and previous Interface enquiries, we have included in this form below, what appears to be the relevant academic or departmental expertise. There may also be additional groups that would be interested in the enquiry, and we would ask you to advise us as appropriate.
Please confirm your interest in developing this potential collaboration further by the reply date indicated below, and we will issue this information to the client.
Please note that expression of interest from the client company may take some time to come to fruition but Interface will keep the point of contact within your institution updated so they will be aware of any developments.
We would also request that you do not approach the company directly, as all findings collated through us. Interface will update you as soon as the company requests contact with you.
ID Code |
08-IF-442 - Skin Tissue Tests |
Final information required by |
Thursday 1st May |
Business sector |
Food & Drink |
Sector of Expertise required |
Life Sciences |
Is the company an SME? |
Yes |
Synopsis of query
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BACKGROUND: Deeside Water Company is a family business established in 1996. It employs 10 staff and produces one of the purest, healthiest waters in the world. Deeside Mineral Water has a well documented history of healing qualities, dating from 1760, with many references to its ability to help alleviate various ailments. In modern times, formal medical research has been undertaken at hospitals and laboratories, to measure its beneficial effects scientifically. Each study has been completed independently and aims to add evidence and explanation to the water's unusual properties. Details of earlier research that has been conducted can be found on their website: http://www.deesidewater.co.uk/trials.html Research has shown the beneficial effects of the water:
REQUIREMENTS The company is now looking for skin research to test the anti-aging effects of their Deeside Mineral Water on human skin cells. They would also like to know whether anti-oxidant effects can be measured in human skin cells. They plan to use this to promote the health enhancing effects of their water and to potentially look to additional applications for their water. Research has already clinically proven that the water has anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging benefits. Tests have been carried out using different cells and they would now like to test human skin cells specifically. See their website for further details (http://www.deesidewater.co.uk/trials.html) |
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Proposed timescale to developing new collaboration/partnership |
We hope the research can be set up and run in the short term, within a few months. |
Expected duration/scope of project |
The project should be completed in a short time of around one month. |
Funding Status |
Funding is available |
Research Partner |
Queen Margaret University |
Relevant Findings |
School of Health Sciences |
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