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Wide Naturals
Wide Naturals is a health and wellness biotech company focusing on the research and development, production, and sales of natural health products. We have an independent product research and development team, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, and a R&D team with over 20 years of experience in genetics, extraction, drug development and product formulation.
Wide Naturals currently has two product lines: Canaherb™ and Phyto-Genious™. Canaherb™ is a natural health brand with targeted nutritional daily supplements, aiming at improving physical well-being by targeting specific indications. Phyto-Genious™ is a prestige line with anti-aging NMN solutions.
To redefine health and wellness
with innovation and science.
Our Biotech Laboratory, Innovate Phytoceuticals, is located in Kelowna, British Columbia. It features an independent product research team and maintains a close research and development partnership with the University of British Columbia (UBC). Equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, our laboratory is among the few in Canada holding more than ten licenses related to research and cultivation.
The lab plays a crucial role in offering comprehensive technical support across a broad spectrum, including formulation, product development, and regulatory consulting. Every product undergoes professional analysis and testing in the laboratory, ensuring high potency, safety, and top-notch quality across our entire product range.
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Richmond, BC -
Canadian Phytopharmaceuticals Corp.
Canadian Phytopharmaceuticals Corp. (CPC) is a leading Canadian manufacturer of natural health products (NHPs) with over 30 years of experience. CPC's modern production lines and equipment enable the manufacturing of various pharmaceutical preparations, including capsules, tablets, granules, powdered extracts, liquid extracts, soft gels, and tinctures. The company has received 700+ Natural Product Number (NPN) certifications, showcasing its commitment to quality and regulatory standards. CPC's ability to independently produce raw materials ensures a reliable supply chain and cost savings.
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Meet our Science Team
Dr. Jacek Usakiewicz, PhD
Director of Science and Research
Dr. Usakiewicz has over 20 years of industrial experience in pharmaceutical and biotechnology R&D. He is an accomplished leader and research manager with broad scientific expertise in drug design, assay development, protein and natural products chemistry acquired from years of cutting edge biotechnology research. The last few years of his career have been spent developing numerous mass spectrometry-based methods and applications. Dr. Usakiewicz holds a M.Sc. and a Ph.D. In organic chemistry from University of Wroclaw, Poland. He conducted postdoctoral research at the Biotechnology Research Institute at the National Research Council of Canada, Montreal. Prior to joining WIDE, Dr. Usakiewicz worked for several Canadian and US companies including MDS Protana, Perkin Elmer and Neurocrine Bioscience. Dr. Usakiewicz is an author of over 40 peer-review publications and 14 international patent applications.
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Dr. Lukman Sarker, PhD
Lab Manager / Head of Microbiology
Dr. Sarker is a molecular biologist with expertise in analytical chemistry. He started his career as a microbiologist in ICDDRB on the Bill and Melinda Gates vaccine development project prior to pursuing his doctorate. At UBC Okanagan, Dr. Sarker’s Ph.D. focused on lavender secondary metabolites, and more specifically, how they regulate essential oil quality. With his extensive experience generating genomic data, Dr. Sarker can provide insight on numerous applications surrounding plant and life sciences. Recently, Dr. Sarker studied hepatitis B virus immunizations among university students and the association of viral agents in diarrheal diseases.
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Vince Taylor
CEO
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Harold Colby
CSO
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Tilly Evans
Director, Legal & Operations
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Richard Jones
Quality Control Manager
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Lucia Behar
Director, Sales
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Mark T. Wright
Director, Marketing
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George Wood
Marketing Specialist
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Olivia Clarke
Social Media Strategist
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Nathan Wise
Account Manager
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Dr. Ayelign Adal, PhD
Lead Molecular Biologist
Dr. Adal is a seasoned molecular biologist and plant biotechnologist with over 10 years of R&D and mentoring experience. Specializing in molecular techniques, tissue culture, genotyping, and the study of specialized metabolites, his work encompasses a range of projects from gene identification to essential oil extraction. Holding degrees from Jimma University, Leibniz University of Hannover, and a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia, he furthered his postdoctoral research at UBC in agricultural technologies and bioproducts. His focus includes the molecular mechanisms behind floral development in cannabis and lavender. Dr. Adal has contributed over 20 peer-reviewed publications to the scientific community, actively participating in both local and international conferences.
Kelowna, BC -
Phytomatrix Natural Technologies
Founded by industry leaders with extensive experience and professional qualifications, Phytomatrix Natural Technologies Inc. is dedicated to producing high-quality natural health products.
Through close collaboration with Innovate Phytotechnologies in research, development, and innovation, Phytomatrix has amassed substantial experience in small-volume experimental production of new products. Simultaneously, while adhering to production and regulatory standards, Phytomatrix has the capability to flexibly modify product specifications and formulas, precisely tailoring products to meet the specific requirements of customers. The company holds 60+ Natural Product Number (NPN) certifications, operates a cultivation center for organic industrial hemp, and possesses OEM capability.
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