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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Bruce Power’s hot cell approved for medical isotope production
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has given Bruce Power approval to operate the company’s hot cell facility in Tiverton, Ontario, for medical radioisotope processing. This approval allows the facility to conduct Target Carrier Removal (TCR), a key step in the production of lutetium-177, an isotope used to treat prostate and gastric cancers.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by NNPD
Tuesday, June 18, 2024|1:00–2:45PM PDT|Jasmine E
Session Chair:
Scott Wade
Alternate Chair:
James W. Behrens
Session Organizer:
Opened in 2005, the Atomic Museum provides educational and scientific displays and programs to facilitate the public’s understanding of nuclear science and technology. The Museum supports workforce development initiatives to meet the nation’s future clean energy and national security goals. The Atomic Museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate and also designated as a national museum. The presentation will discuss the challenges associated with opening the museum, a new STEM educational exhibit opening in 2024, and the exciting plans to reimagine the museum’s main displays in the coming years. During the Annual Conference, attendees will get half-off Atomic Museum admission when showing their conference badge.
Atomic Museum Board of Trustees
Joe Kent
Atomic Museum
Matt Malinowski