Spectra Plasmonics

Spectra Plasmonics

Public Health

Kingston, Ontario 1,922 followers

Providing better data to combat the opioid crisis.

About us

Spectra Plasmonics makes technology that enables comprehensive chemical analysis by anyone, anywhere. Our mission is to empower people who save lives to make informed decisions backed by high quality data and tools. Amplifi ID is our portable solution built in response to the opioid crisis that can rapidly determine the chemical components of a drug sample or other related substances. The tool requires minimal training to use and allows operators to detect fentanyl and other additives within minutes.

Website
http://spectraplasmonics.com/
Industry
Public Health
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Kingston, Ontario
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2017
Specialties
drug checking, harm reduction, chemical analysis, machine learning, public safety, portable devices, connected devices, public health, and analytics software

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Employees at Spectra Plasmonics

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  • View organization page for Spectra Plasmonics, graphic

    1,922 followers

    Comprehensive drug checking set up in less than 2 minutes and first scan 40 seconds after that 👇 ⏩ 💊 Interested in a further demonstration or to learn more about how Amplifi ID can impact your community? Get in touch: https://lnkd.in/gxD4waP5

    View profile for Malcolm Eade, graphic

    Co-Founder & CEO at Spectra Plasmonics

    Take comprehensive drug analysis with you anywhere. Honestly, when were planning this shoot, we weren't expecting set up time to be *this* fast ... Given the surge of interest we have been getting for in-field testing, our team decided to put together a quick video on the time it takes to set up and start scanning with Amplifi ID in a mobile or outreach setting. The result: set up time was 90 seconds and first scan was completed 40 seconds after that! ⏩ ✅ Ease of use and accessibility are pillars of the Amplifi ID system, allowing you to bring portable drug analysis where you need it, without hassle, and without needing deep expertise in spectroscopy. https://lnkd.in/gTsiUT4K #portabletesting #druganalysis #drugchecking #fentanyldetection #xylazinedetection

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    Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth this week to learn about portable #druganalysis and #drugchecking with Amplifi ID 💊 🔬. Also big thanks to the HMP Global team for once again hosting a great event and helping facilitate great connections. We look forward to coming back to Rx Summit in Nashville, TN next year!

  • Spectra Plasmonics reposted this

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    Transportable and adaptable for diverse environments. Take comprehensive drug analysis where you need it with Amplifi ID 🚗 👩⚕️ 💊 #druganalysis #xylazinedetection #drugchecking

    View profile for Malcolm Eade, graphic

    Co-Founder & CEO at Spectra Plasmonics

    Take comprehensive drug analysis anywhere. Our last post walked through the speed and ease of generating a result on Amplifi ID's bulk scan mode. The next question we normally get is, can I set this up away from our main facility ? Absolutely. Given the growing demand for in-field testing, we needed to make our system adaptable to diverse environments and situations. Amplifi ID has the portability to be taken on the road and used for field testing. We've packed the device in a ruggedized, water proof, and shock proof case that makes transportation light and hassle-free. And, once you're set up, the rechargeable battery gives you over 24 hours of continuous operation. Stay tuned for our next post on the most exciting features of our technology. #druganalysis #fentanyltesting #xylazinetesting #drugchecking #overdoseprevention #communitysafety #mostinterestingseries

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  • Spectra Plasmonics reposted this

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    A great interview from one of our Amplifi ID users who talks about the impact rapid drug checking data can have in overdose prevention services. Check it out in the link below 👇 #drugchecking #xylazinetesting #overdoseprevention

    View profile for Malcolm Eade, graphic

    Co-Founder & CEO at Spectra Plasmonics

    Great interview from one of our early customers in Moncton, NB utilizing Amplifi ID in their frontline drug checking service. They perfectly articulate part of the value of what rapid drug checking data can do for overdose prevention and public health. Naloxone (Narcan) does not reverse the effects of xylazine and benzodiazepenes, and this can cause serious complications with overdoses especially when these drugs are mixed with synthetic opioids like fentanyl. People accessing overdose prevention services, frontline healthcare workers, and first responders can greatly benefit from this knowledge to know what they are dealing with. Exciting to see Ensemble Moncton and their services getting the positive attention they deserve. 👏 👏 https://lnkd.in/dd7SXibv #drugchecking #overdoseprevention #xylazinetesting

    New device can detect toxic animal tranquilizer in illegal drugs

    New device can detect toxic animal tranquilizer in illegal drugs

    cbc.ca

  • Spectra Plasmonics reposted this

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    Collaboration, knowledge sharing, and consistent learning is key for success in a fast changing field like drug checking. Ongoing support is something we continue to invest in for our clients and we expect to host more of these User Meetings in the future! #drugchecking #collaboration #support

    View profile for Malcolm Eade, graphic

    Co-Founder & CEO at Spectra Plasmonics

    This week, we hosted our first virtual Amplifi ID user session, where our team and our public health customers from around North America gathered to further their knowledge on the technology and hear from leaders on how they have successfully launched and scaled up their drug checking programs. Great practical presentations on Raman Spectroscopy from our Lead Data Scientist, Michael Grossutti and our CTO, Juan Gomez along with excellent talks from several of our Canadian users. Big thanks for all the speakers and everyone who attended. We really enjoyed putting this together and hoped everyone learned as much as we did hearing from you! #drugchecking #collaboration #publichealth #overdoseprevention

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  • Spectra Plasmonics reposted this

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    High analytical sensitivity is essential for the detection of additive substances like xylazine and other sedatives that are now commonly mixed with fentanyl. Access the new study on our website: https://lnkd.in/e-93QuXs #xylazinedetection #fentanyldetection #drugchecking #druganalysis

    View profile for Malcolm Eade, graphic

    Co-Founder & CEO at Spectra Plasmonics

    Detecting noteworthy substances of concern at minute concentrations (1% wt/wt or lower) AND in combination with other highly potent drugs is a necessary capability for analyzing drug samples in the modern landscape. Recently, our team released a comprehensive study we did on xylazine and fentanyl mixture detection within complex drug samples (including mass-spec checked real world samples) on Amplifi ID. Some of the highlights: - Fentanyl and xylazine have unique spectral characteristics in both and bulk and trace analysis - Xylazine is readily identifiable in a mixed sample with Amplifi ID's detection algorithms due to these characteristics - Detection of xylazine (and fentanyl) at low concentrations and even below 1% wt/wt in a sample is achievable even in complex real world samples Check it out in the link below or message me for a copy of the report 👇 https://lnkd.in/ddYRDgk2 More of these to come! 💊 👩🔬 👨🔬 #drugchecking #xylazinedetection #fentanyldetection

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  • View organization page for Spectra Plasmonics, graphic

    1,922 followers

    High analytical sensitivity is essential for the detection of additive substances like xylazine and other sedatives that are now commonly mixed with fentanyl. Access the new study on our website: https://lnkd.in/e-93QuXs #xylazinedetection #fentanyldetection #drugchecking #druganalysis

    View profile for Malcolm Eade, graphic

    Co-Founder & CEO at Spectra Plasmonics

    Detecting noteworthy substances of concern at minute concentrations (1% wt/wt or lower) AND in combination with other highly potent drugs is a necessary capability for analyzing drug samples in the modern landscape. Recently, our team released a comprehensive study we did on xylazine and fentanyl mixture detection within complex drug samples (including mass-spec checked real world samples) on Amplifi ID. Some of the highlights: - Fentanyl and xylazine have unique spectral characteristics in both and bulk and trace analysis - Xylazine is readily identifiable in a mixed sample with Amplifi ID's detection algorithms due to these characteristics - Detection of xylazine (and fentanyl) at low concentrations and even below 1% wt/wt in a sample is achievable even in complex real world samples Check it out in the link below or message me for a copy of the report 👇 https://lnkd.in/ddYRDgk2 More of these to come! 💊 👩🔬 👨🔬 #drugchecking #xylazinedetection #fentanyldetection

    • No alternative text description for this image
  • View organization page for Spectra Plasmonics, graphic

    1,922 followers

    Collaboration, knowledge sharing, and consistent learning is key for success in a fast changing field like drug checking. Ongoing support is something we continue to invest in for our clients and we expect to host more of these User Meetings in the future! #drugchecking #collaboration #support

    View profile for Malcolm Eade, graphic

    Co-Founder & CEO at Spectra Plasmonics

    This week, we hosted our first virtual Amplifi ID user session, where our team and our public health customers from around North America gathered to further their knowledge on the technology and hear from leaders on how they have successfully launched and scaled up their drug checking programs. Great practical presentations on Raman Spectroscopy from our Lead Data Scientist, Michael Grossutti and our CTO, Juan Gomez along with excellent talks from several of our Canadian users. Big thanks for all the speakers and everyone who attended. We really enjoyed putting this together and hoped everyone learned as much as we did hearing from you! #drugchecking #collaboration #publichealth #overdoseprevention

    • Webinar presentation slide on Raman spectra of drug samples.
    • No alternative text description for this image
  • View organization page for Spectra Plasmonics, graphic

    1,922 followers

    A great interview from one of our Amplifi ID users who talks about the impact rapid drug checking data can have in overdose prevention services. Check it out in the link below 👇 #drugchecking #xylazinetesting #overdoseprevention

    View profile for Malcolm Eade, graphic

    Co-Founder & CEO at Spectra Plasmonics

    Great interview from one of our early customers in Moncton, NB utilizing Amplifi ID in their frontline drug checking service. They perfectly articulate part of the value of what rapid drug checking data can do for overdose prevention and public health. Naloxone (Narcan) does not reverse the effects of xylazine and benzodiazepenes, and this can cause serious complications with overdoses especially when these drugs are mixed with synthetic opioids like fentanyl. People accessing overdose prevention services, frontline healthcare workers, and first responders can greatly benefit from this knowledge to know what they are dealing with. Exciting to see Ensemble Moncton and their services getting the positive attention they deserve. 👏 👏 https://lnkd.in/dd7SXibv #drugchecking #overdoseprevention #xylazinetesting

    New device can detect toxic animal tranquilizer in illegal drugs

    New device can detect toxic animal tranquilizer in illegal drugs

    cbc.ca

  • View organization page for Spectra Plasmonics, graphic

    1,922 followers

    Transportable and adaptable for diverse environments. Take comprehensive drug analysis where you need it with Amplifi ID 🚗 👩⚕️ 💊 #druganalysis #xylazinedetection #drugchecking

    View profile for Malcolm Eade, graphic

    Co-Founder & CEO at Spectra Plasmonics

    Take comprehensive drug analysis anywhere. Our last post walked through the speed and ease of generating a result on Amplifi ID's bulk scan mode. The next question we normally get is, can I set this up away from our main facility ? Absolutely. Given the growing demand for in-field testing, we needed to make our system adaptable to diverse environments and situations. Amplifi ID has the portability to be taken on the road and used for field testing. We've packed the device in a ruggedized, water proof, and shock proof case that makes transportation light and hassle-free. And, once you're set up, the rechargeable battery gives you over 24 hours of continuous operation. Stay tuned for our next post on the most exciting features of our technology. #druganalysis #fentanyltesting #xylazinetesting #drugchecking #overdoseprevention #communitysafety #mostinterestingseries

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