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New CNIC member Iotron Medical, which leverages electron beam technology to support Canada’s supply of critical isotopes, strengthens the CNIC’s Western presence

Toronto, ON – April 23, 2025 – Iotron Medical, headquartered in Vancouver and Saskatoon, joined the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council (CNIC) and its growing network of Canadian isotope innovators, strengthening the CNIC’s network in Western Canada.    Iotron Medical was founded in 1989 as a spin-out from Iotron Industries, a provider of electron beam-based material … Read more

The Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council and the Canadian Nuclear Association sign a new agreement to increase collaboration and alignment on nuclear isotope advocacy

Ottawa, ON – April 17, 2025 – This morning, following a panel discussion at the annual Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) 2025 Conference, the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council (CNIC) and the CNA signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which highlights the organizations’ plans for increased collaboration in support of Canada’s nuclear isotope sector. As part … Read more

SCK CEN, the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre, Becomes the First Belgian Organization to Join the CNIC’s International Network of Isotope Innovators

TORONTO, ON – March 21, 2025 – Since its establishment in 2018, the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council (CNIC) has brought Canadian and International organizations from the nuclear, healthcare, and radiopharmaceutical sectors together to expand access, increase production, and explore partnerships in nuclear isotope research and innovation. Today, SCK CEN, the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre, joins … Read more

The CNIC and the IAEA sign Practical Arrangements to encourage Canadian support to close the global gap in cancer care through the Rays of Hope initiative

TORONTO, Canada and VIENNA, Austria – March 4, 2025 – This morning, Hua Liu, Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Technical Cooperation of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and James Scongack, Chair of the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council (CNIC), signed historic Practical Arrangements (PAs) highlighting a new collaboration effort between the … Read more

The CNIC Welcomes Minogi Corp., the Economic Development Arm of Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, as its Newest Member Organization

TORONTO, ON — February 27, 2025 –The Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council is thrilled to welcome Minogi Corp. as its newest member organization. Minogi is an economic development corporation wholly owned by Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) and based out of Port Perry, Ontario. Minogi’s team of internal consulting specialists work with partners across … Read more

The CNIC Welcomes the Nuclear Industry Association of Türkiye to the Growing Contingent of International Organizations Engaging with Canada’s Isotope Sector

TORONTO, ON — January 27, 2025 –The Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council is excited to welcome the Nuclear Industry Association of Türkiye (NIATR) as its newest international member organization. The NIATR acts as the public voice of the nuclear industry in Türkiye, and works with domestic and international companies, NGOs, and government to support innovation within … Read more

The CNIC Announces Partnership with Siemens Healthineers to Increase Access to Life-Changing Medical Imaging and Diagnostic Technology Across Canada

TORONTO, ON — January 16, 2025 -The Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council is pleased to welcome Siemens Healthineers, an international medical technology company, as its newest member organization. Siemens Healthineers plays a critical role in the Canadian and international nuclear medicine industries, delivering life-changing medical imaging and diagnostic technology that are pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. Headquartered … Read more

Astral Systems joins the CNIC’s community of innovative member organizations working to diversify the isotope production pipeline.

TORONTO, ON – December 17, 2024 – The Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council (CNIC) has, since its establishment in 2018, aimed to foster innovation within Canada’s isotope sector. This innovation has led Canada’s isotope industry to significant growth in recent years, and a promising outlook for the years to come. Today, the CNIC is pleased to … Read more

The CNIC Welcomes Projects Pivot as Newest Member, Expanding the Community of Small Businesses Within the Council’s Membership

TORONTO, ON – December 4, 2024 – The Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council (CNIC) is pleased to announce that Projects Pivot, an Ontario-based project management company, has joined as its newest member organization. Projects Pivot was founded in 2016 by Barbara Kephart, PMP with a unique aim to support their executive clients while also training other … Read more

The CNIC Announces Partnership with CUP Contract Labs to Strengthen Canada’s Isotope Supply Chain

TORONTO, ON – November 19, 2024 – The Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council (CNIC) is excited to announce that CUP Contract Labs, a German company offering contract laboratory services to clients across the radiopharmaceutical sector, has joined the CNIC as its newest international member organization. CUP Contract Labs was established in 1991 in the “Radiopharmaceutical Valley” … Read more