US EditionOntario plans to double medical isotope production by 2030
ONTARIO, CANADA, JUL 30 – Ontario’s expert panel NIICO aims to double medical isotope output by 2030 to meet rising global demand; the province supplies roughly 50% of the world’s cancer-treating isotopes.
- Ontario has launched the Nuclear Isotope Innovation Council of Ontario to boost its role in medical innovation, as announced by Energy Minister Stephen Lecce.
- The plan aims to double the production of medical isotopes by 2030, supporting cancer treatment and medical equipment sterilization.
- Dr. Arjun Sahgal emphasized the need for equitable access to treatment solutions in cancer care, highlighting the importance of the new advisory panel.
- Bruce Power praised the initiative, stating it positions Ontario as a global leader in cancer-fighting medical isotopes production.
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Ontario launches Nuclear Isotope Innovation Council
Ontario has taken a significant step toward strengthening its global leadership in cancer care and medical innovation with the launch of the Nuclear Isotope Innovation Council of Ontario (NIICO).The launch was announced Wednesday by Energy Minister Stephen Lecce at Toronto’s Sunnybrook Hospital.“Ontario is proud to lead the world in the fight against cancer by harnessing the power of nuclear innovation to produce life-saving medical isotopes,” L…
The Peterborough Examiner
Ontario plans to double medical isotope production by 2030
TORONTO - Ontario plans to double the number of medical isotopes it produces within four years.
saugeentimes.com
Bruce Power’s James Scongack appointed Chair of new Nuclear Isotope Innovation Council of Ontario
Bruce Power is proud to be a member of the Nuclear Isotope Innovation Council of Ontario (NIICO) and applauds the provincial government for taking a positive step forward in leading the way in becoming a global superpower in the production of cancer-fighting medical isotopes. Bruce Power Chief (C) Operating Officer and Executive Vice-President James Scongack, (L) Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines, (R) Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic D…
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