Acadia receives $755K donation to establish tick research centre

Acadia University will establish the Canadian Tick Research and Innovation Centre (CTRIC), thanks to a $755K donation from Peter and Susan Gordon of Ontario. The funds will be used to create a tick breeding program at CTRIC, which will reduce the need for US-bred ticks. Acadia researcher Dr Nicoletta Faraone explained that “by maintaining colonies that reflect the genetic diversity of ticks found in Canada, we can study species that are locally relevant and provide data that directly supports Canadian public health and product development.” In addition to tick breeding, researchers at the facility will perform pathogen testing and test tick repellents. The facility is expected to open in 2026.