Scaling up of EDUF for the separation of cruor hydrolysates from chicken, turkey and calf blood, characterization of peptide fractions, study of their antimicrobial and antioxidant activities on partner products and study of their in-vivo impacts on zootechnical performance and the microbiota of growing piglets
Description
Slaughterhouse blood is rich in proteins which can be upgraded to generate high added value co-products. After blood separation, it is possible to obtain hemoglobin, a protein which, when hydrolyzed, allows the bioproduction of antimicrobial and antioxidant peptides, in particular. Thus, this project is part of a vast research project aiming a valuation of bio-food co-products and the development of eco-efficient processes (VITALE Consortium), through innovative and sustainable approaches based on electromembrane processes.
The objectives of this project are:
1) Produce cruor hydrolysates and characterize the peptide fractions obtained;
2) Determine the antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of hydrolysates on different meat products;
3) Validate the impact of the most promising fractions on zootechnical performance and the microbiota of growing piglets;
4) Determine the technical-economic aspects (with the marketing team of the industrial partner) and the eco-efficiency scores of the products and technologies developed by comparing the costs with those of antibiotics and prebiotics/probiotics.
Research Field
- Enzymatic hydrolysis
- Cruor
- Peptide fractions
- Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities
- In-vivo study
- Technico-economic analysis
- Ecoefficiency
Research Supervisor
Laurent Bazinet
Research Environment
Laboratory of food processing and electromembrane processes
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Financial Aid Available by Program of Study
Doctorate in Food Science
Program descriptionFinancial Aid Available*
Financial Aid Related to Research Project
$22000 per year for 3 years.
The position is full-time (100%) and placed at the department of Food Sciences, Laval University (Quebec, Canada), under the supervision of Dr Laurent Bazinet, for a fixed term of three years. Salary of 22 000$ /year (CAD) excluding social benefits and faculty grants (3300$ CAD/year).
Program-Specific Financial Aid
Graduate Studies Awards
| Milestone |
Amount |
| Submission and approval of research proposal AND project outline |
$3,000 |
| Expected progression in the study program |
$3,000 |
First submission of dissertation before the end of the 11th semester
|
$4,000 |
| Total |
$10,000 |
Université Laval: Student Financial Aid
Supplemental Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship Program: Entitles international students to pay Canadian student tuition fees, for overall savings of around $40,000.
* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.
Desired Profile
- Food Science and Technology
Requirements and Conditions
- Obtention of an engineering master or M.Sc degree in Food Engineering, Agronomy or Food science;
- Great interest in a career in applied research and technology development;
- Good knowledge of enzymatic hydrolysis processes;
- Demonstrated written and spoken English skills;
- Speaking French is an advantage.
Required Documentation
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitæ
- Student transcript
Applications are due by May 1st, 2025. The selected candidate will start in Fall 2025 or according to his/her availability. In order to be considered, applicants are requested to submit the followings:
- Current resume or CV
- Summary statement of research and career interests
- Transcripts
Application Deadline
May 1, 2025
Find Out More
Véronique Perreault
Professionnelle de recherche
Département des sciences des aliments
veronique.perreault.5@ulaval.ca