Advancing the Next Generation of Antimicrobial Innovation

Kaniszewski Laboratories' patented antimicrobial formulations address critical challenges across human, agricultural, and environmental health. In human medicine, our compounds target resistant pathogens responsible for over 35,000 deaths annually in the U.S. (CDC, 2019), representing a potential new class of natural antibiotics to combat hospital-acquired infections and superbugs.

Our antimicrobial formulations also inhibit species within the Aspergillus genus, which are known to cause serious health issues ranging from allergic reactions and chronic respiratory illness to life-threatening invasive infections.

In immunocompromised individuals, invasive aspergillosis carries mortality rates as high as 90% (CDC, 2023). Additionally, some Aspergillus species produce aflatoxins—highly toxic, cancer-causing compounds that are among the most potent natural carcinogens identified, particularly impacting liver health (Wild & Gong, 2010). By effectively targeting Aspergillus, our formulations address both acute and chronic risks associated with fungal contamination in clinical, agricultural, and indoor environments.

In cannabis and crop protection, our formulations inhibit six major fungal genera linked to total yeast and mold failures in cannabis operations, and are effective against fungi that reduce global crop yields by up to 20% (Fisher et al., 2012).

Our technology also shows promise for wildlife and ecosystem conservation, demonstrating activity against Pseudogymnoascus destructans—the deadly fungus that has wiped out millions of bats and caused colony collapse across North America (USGS, 2018)—and Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, a chytrid fungus implicated in the extinction of over 90 amphibian species (Scheele et al., 2019).

Beyond these markets, our natural antimicrobial agents inhibit dangerous indoor pathogens like black mold (Stachybotrys spp.) and offer a green alternative to harsh chemical disinfectants. Ideal for biodegradable wipes, food-safe cleaners, and sanitization in cannabis processing facilities, our solutions provide safer, effective protection for people and the environments they live and work in.