Life Sciences & Healthcare Cluster

A thriving research ecosystem dedicated to biotechnology, clinical solutions, and biomedical engineering innovation.

The Academic Engine In Action

Connecting specialized university infrastructure with real-world clinical and industrial partners.

Medical Device/Imaging

A precision imaging hub at Western University supporting the development, validation, and commercialization of next-generation medical imaging technologies and medical devices through advanced research infrastructure.

Clinical Trials

Connecting researchers and industry with Phase I–IV clinical trial expertise and bio-testing resources. Through our network of partners, we help innovators access the infrastructure and support needed to advance therapies from discovery to clinical validation.

Bio-Tech Incubator

We offer state-of-the-art wet lab spaces, core instrumentation pathways, and strong integration with institutional research expertise networks.

Cluster Innovators

Meet the dynamic ecosystem driving real-world healthcare breakthroughs right here within the research community boundaries.

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Clinical Research Expertise

Clinical Trials & Consulting Services
Medical Imaging Solutions & Central Reading
Histopathology Laboratory & Biomarker Services

"Exceptional CRO Services for Gastroenterology Clinical Trials"

Alimentiv is the premier global Contract Research Organization (CRO) specializing exclusively in gastroenterology (GI) clinical research. Headquartered in London, Ontario, they are the industry leader, having conducted more GI trials than any other organization. They provide end-to-end clinical trial services to accelerate treatments for Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other GI indications. A strategic anchor at Western Research Parks, Alimentiv has supported over 70% of all IBD compounds currently in development.

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Clinical Research Expertise

De-identified Datasets
Clinical Integration
Bio-Analytical Assays

"Advancing Science. Accelerating Market Success."

KGK Science Inc. is a full-service, premium contract research organization specializing in the nutraceutical and natural health product industries. KGK designs and conducts human clinical trials, provides regulatory strategy and claim substantiation expertise, and supports preclinical development, equipping consumer health brands with the scientific evidence they need to differentiate their products and enter global markets with confidence.

Podcast Overview
"The Orange Pill Podcast"

Exploring key insights, regulatory strategies, and scientific innovations shaping the natural health, nutraceutical, and consumer wellness industries.

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Next Generation Medical Devices

Automatically adjusting prosthetic socket systems

"Comfort and Confidence in Every Step"

Vessl is pioneering novel prosthetics for amputees, led by biomedical engineers, clinical anatomists, and prosthetists. The first product, Kinn, is an automatically adjusting socket system that empowers amputees through improved comfort.

Sovereign Edges • Episode 08 • 19 mins
"Empowering Independence: Redefining the Interface of Prosthetic Care"
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Enhancing health outcomes

Custom Orthotics Mapping
Biomechanical Assessment
Gait Analytics Laboratories

"The World's Premier Orthotics"

Step Sciences is a global leader in orthotic innovation, providing what they define as the world's premier orthotics. Using advanced Sensorimotor Technology, their team of experts conducts detailed anatomical examinations to develop custom solutions tailored to each individual's unique profile. By combining cutting-edge technology with specialized expertise, Step Sciences delivers personalized care designed to meet the specific needs of every client.