Nuclear Operations & Facilities
McMaster University is home to a unique suite of world-class nuclear research facilities that are staffed and operated by Nuclear Operations & Facilities. Research conducted at these facilities can be divided into four themes:
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McMaster to conduct a nuclear radiological response exercise
On Friday, June 18, beginning at 10:00 a.m. McMaster University will conduct an exercise testing its response to an on-campus radiological incident at its Nuclear Reactor. This exercise is meant to test McMaster’s Nuclear Reactor and Health Physics staff on their emergency response to an incident in a radiological area. The simulation includes virtual and … Continued
President’s Award Win for NO&F!
McMaster University’s Medical Isotope Supply Chain Team is comprised of more than a dozen staff members who are involved with producing, processing, and distributing medical isotopes generated at the McMaster Nuclear Reactor. Their work has established McMaster as the world’s leading supplier of iodine-125, a medical isotope that is the standard of care for prostate … Continued
Nuclear Science in Everyday Life
As part of the CCE’s innovative Learning for 55+ program, this short course is designed to introduce adult learners to how nuclear technology is used to power their homes, diagnose disease, and create safe infrastructure. No background in science or engineering is required! For more information, or to register, please visit: Nuclear Science in Everyday … Continued
In Canada, shippers race to move cancer treatments as COVID-19 grounds flights
MONTREAL/TORONTO (Reuters) -Medical companies and shippers in Canada are racing to transport time-sensitive radiochemical materials used to treat cancer, as a pandemic-induced drop in passenger flights has narrowed transportation options and created cargo delays. Half of air cargo normally travels in the belly of passenger jets rather than dedicated freighters. But flight cancellations as traffic … Continued
New partnership focuses on life cycle management of Ontario’s power reactors
McMaster University and Kinectrics Inc. – a life-cycle management company for the electricity industry – have completed the first phase of their on-going partnership focused on surveillance monitoring of components from Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. McMaster University and Kinectrics – both partners of the Centre for Canadian Nuclear Sustainability (CCNS) – demonstrate … Continued
McMaster to spearhead collaborative project on building a resilient Canadian medical isotope supply chain.
In June, the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council (CNIC) and Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) announced a joint study to identify challenges — and evaluate potential technology, logistical, regulatory and policy solutions – facing Canada’s medical isotope supply chain. Today that partnership took a major leap forward with McMaster University formally agreeing to lead the research and … Continued