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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Canada funds fusion-based copper-67 production project
The Canadian Medical Isotope Ecosystem, which is backed by the Canadian federal government’s Strategic Innovation Fund, has announced funding for a collaboration between Promation, Astral Systems, and McMaster University to establish a proof-of-concept approach for a fusion reaction–based copper-67 production process with automated postirradiation isotope separation and purification.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by Executive Panels
Tuesday, June 15, 2021|4:30–6:15PM EDT
Session Chair:
Shaun Anderson (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
Alternate Chair:
Steven Lynch (NRC)
Session Organizer:
Staff Producer:
John Starkey (ANS)
This session will explore the development of research reactor and other non-power facilities to produce medical radioisotopes and demonstrate advanced reactor technologies. Panelists will share insights on designing, licensing, constructing, and operating new technologies to meet energy needs, promote training and education, and support needed medical care.
Kevin Clarno
NEXT Lab
Univ. of Texas at Austin
Steven Lynch
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Greg Piefer
SHINE Medical Technologies
Thomas Sowinski
U.S. Dept. of Energy
Darrell Gardner
Kairos Power
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