Chalk River

CNL Turns Its Attention to Next-Generation of Medical Isotopes

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Thursday, October 31, 2019
Health sciences, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Actinides, Actinium, CNL, Cancer, Therapy

During the talk, Lesinski discussed pre-clinical research CNL is conducting with leading Canadian research organizations to help enable medical treatments using actinium-225 to fight a wide spectrum of cancers and other diseases.

Key Points: 
  • During the talk, Lesinski discussed pre-clinical research CNL is conducting with leading Canadian research organizations to help enable medical treatments using actinium-225 to fight a wide spectrum of cancers and other diseases.
  • For more information on CNL, including its work in targeted alpha therapy, please visit www.cnl.ca .
  • With ongoing investments in new facilities and a focused mandate, CNL is well positioned for the future.
  • For more information on the complete range of CNL services, please visit www.cnl.ca or contact [email protected] .

CNL & TRIUMF Successfully Produce Rare Medical Isotope that Could Revolutionize Fight Against Cancer

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Physics, Chemical elements, TRIUMF, Particle accelerators, Nuclear medicine, Cyclotron, Actinium, Prostate cancer, Jonathan Bagger, Francium

Known as targeted alpha therapy, this form of treatment has shown exciting potential in early studies with prostate cancer patients for whom conventional cancer therapies have not worked.

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  • Known as targeted alpha therapy, this form of treatment has shown exciting potential in early studies with prostate cancer patients for whom conventional cancer therapies have not worked.
  • The 520MeV cyclotron at the heart of TRIUMF allows us to produce actinium-225 at a level of purity not possible with smaller cyclotrons, said Dr. Jonathan Bagger, Director of TRIUMF.
  • Canadas long history of scientific excellence at TRIUMF and CNL is a foundation on which we can build new capabilities and opportunities for the future.
  • TRIUMF Innovations provides pathways for businesses to access the expertise and infrastructure at TRIUMF and across the TRIUMF network.

Over 70 Organizations Turn Out for CNL Industry Day

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Friday, September 27, 2019
CNL, Nuclear technology in Canada, Chalk River Laboratories, Chalk River, Nuclear technology, Science and technology in Canada, Nuclear energy

CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Sept. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canadas premier nuclear science and technology organization, is pleased to announce that over 70 organizations participated in CNLs Industry Day and networking event at the Chalk River Laboratories.

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  • CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Sept. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canadas premier nuclear science and technology organization, is pleased to announce that over 70 organizations participated in CNLs Industry Day and networking event at the Chalk River Laboratories.
  • Launched in 2011, the annual fall tradeshow is held in partnership with the Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) to promote engagement between CNL, its nuclear industry partners, the local supply chain, and local economic development organizations.
  • Our annual CNL Industry Day was a resounding success and once again gave CNL employees the opportunity to network and liaise with our partners in the nuclear industry and our local communities, commented Mark Lesinski, CNL President and CEO.
  • OCNI is pleased to partner with CNL in organizing another successful Industry Day at the Chalk River site, commented Ron Oberth, OCNI President and CEO.

CNL Completes Project Milestone in Port Hope

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Friday, August 30, 2019
Port Hope, Ontario, Hazardous waste, Port Hope, Radioactive waste

One of Canadas largest environmental remediation projects, PHAI involves the cleanup of approximately 1.2 million cubic metres of historic low-level radioactive waste from various sites in Port Hope.

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  • One of Canadas largest environmental remediation projects, PHAI involves the cleanup of approximately 1.2 million cubic metres of historic low-level radioactive waste from various sites in Port Hope.
  • After years of meticulous planning, its very rewarding for the local community and our staff as we continue to restore the lands in Port Hope, commented Scott Parnell, General Manager of CNLs Historic Waste Program Management Office.
  • The NSDF team is working closely with our colleagues in Port Hope to identify improvement opportunities based on lessons learned during construction and operation of the LTWMF to apply to the NSDF project here in Chalk River, and we are very pleased to see the progress in Port Hope.
  • For more information on the complete range of CNL services, please visit www.cnl.ca or contact [email protected] .

CNL & Federal Partners Cut Ribbon on New Radiation Portal Monitor Facility

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Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Nuclear technology in Canada, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, CNL, Nuclear physics, Nuclear technology, Chalk River Laboratories, Science and technology in Canada, Radiation Portal Monitor, Chalk River

CHALK RIVER, ON, Jan. 22, 2019 /CNW/ - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada's premier nuclear science and technology organization, is pleased to announce that it celebrated alongside other federal partners the commissioning of a brand new radiation portal monitor (RPM) facility during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Chalk River Laboratories campus.

Key Points: 
  • CHALK RIVER, ON, Jan. 22, 2019 /CNW/ - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada's premier nuclear science and technology organization, is pleased to announce that it celebrated alongside other federal partners the commissioning of a brand new radiation portal monitor (RPM) facility during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Chalk River Laboratories campus.
  • "These monitors serve a really important function in the protection of Canada's borders, ensuring that illicit nuclear material isn't making its way into the country," explained Mark Lesinski.
  • Though the project is largely focused on security, the results are expected to offer other benefits to the CBSA.
  • With ongoing investments in new facilities and a focused mandate, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is well positioned for the future.