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Targeted Validation of the IFR Model of Human Digestion

Reference	BB/C52432X/1
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Dr Martin Wickham
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors	Mr Richard Faulks, Professor Penny Gowland
Institution	Quadram Institute Bioscience
Department	Quadram Institute Bioscience Department
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	56,108
Status	Completed
Type	Research Grant
Start date	01/07/2005
End date	31/12/2006
Duration	18 months

Abstract

The IFR model is a state of the art in vitro system that simulates human digestion. It is the first model developed to combine emerging knowledge of the physical, mechanical and biochemical environments experienced during digestion. It will become an invaluable tool during product development within the economically important food and pharmaceutical industries. Our vision is to generate significant business opportunities by providing a cost-effective service to customers who have a need for in-depth information on the rate, site and extent of digestion of their food or pharmaceutical product. Funding was obtained from the BBSRC Business and Innovation Unit for a targeted marketing strategy. Preliminary marketing data has shown that following further validation of The Model for specific applications, several companies are extremely interested in pursuing the use of The Model. Follow-on funding is required to underpin this validation prior to the launch of a targeted service business.

Summary

The IFR Model is a 'state of the art' in-vitro system that simulates human digestion. It is the first model developed to combine emerging knowledge of the physical, mechanical, and biochemical environments experienced during digestion. It will become an invaluable tool during product development within the economically important food and pharmaceutical industries. Our vision is to generate significant business opportunities by providing a cost-effective service to customers who have a need for in-depth information on the rate, site and extent of digestion of their food or pharmaceutical product. Funding was obtained from the BBSRC Business and Innovation Unit for a targeted marketing strategy. Preliminary marketing data has shown that following further validation of The Model for specific applications, several companies are extremely interested in pursuing the use of The Model. Follow-on-funding is required to underpin this validation prior to the launch of a targeted service business.

Committee	Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
Research Topics	X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority	X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative	Follow-On Fund (FOF) [2004-2015]
Funding Scheme	X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme

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