Jen Johannesen

THIS POSITION IS NOW FILLED Job Overview Policy, Government and Stakeholder Relations Specialist at the CNIC is responsible for connecting federal, provincial, and municipal political leaders to the organization and the broader Canadian Isotope Ecosystem. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position is responsible for public outreach, engagement, and education efforts. The specialist will also … Read more

Helium-3 (He-3) is a rare isotope used in research, border security and medical imaging In a world where raw materials and supplies are under tension, Helium-3 (He-3), a rare isotope used in quantum computing, neutron research, border security and medical imaging, is no exception. Laurentis Energy Partners is responding by stepping up its He-3 production … Read more

TIVERTON, ON – January 24, 2022 – Bruce Power and Isogen (a partnership between Kinectrics and Framatome) have completed the installation of a groundbreaking Isotope Production System (IPS), making Unit 7 the first power reactor in the world with installed capability to produce Lutetium-177 (Lu-177). Lu-177 is a medical isotope used in the treatment of … Read more

Valuable isotope used in quantum computing, neutron research, border security and medical imaging Toronto, ON – Laurentis Energy Partners today announced a long-term commercial agreement with Air Liquide for the distribution of Helium-3 (He-3), a rare isotope used in quantum computing, neutron research, border security and medical imaging. Laurentis recently announced its program to produce He-3 in Ontario before … Read more

One of the most prevalently used diagnostic imaging agents in nuclear medicine, helping to detect illnesses like cancer and heart disease Clarington, Ontario – A new program, led by Laurentis Energy Partners and BWXT Medical Ltd. (BWXT Medical), to produce the medical isotope Molybdenum-99 for the first time ever in a power reactor, has gained momentum, receiving … Read more

November 2, 2021: Today in the Ontario legislature, a Private Member’s motion introduced by Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker passed with all party support. The motion asserted Ontario’s global role as a leader in the supply of medical isotopes to fight COVID, keep hospitals safe, and fight cancer. “What makes me so passionate about this … Read more

TORONTO – October 27, 2021 – Laurentis Energy Partners, an innovator and leader in the clean-energy industry, has joined the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council (CNIC). Laurentis Energy Partners offers expertise in nuclear, hydro, and solar generation, inspections and engineering, nuclear transportation, materials recycling, and medical isotopes. Following the closure of the National Research Universal (NRU) … Read more

October 26, 2021: On Oct. 21, a historic Private Member’s Bill was introduced into the Legislature by Bill Walker, MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound. The bill asserted Ontario’s global role as a leader in the supply of medical isotopes to fight COVID, keep hospitals safe, and fight cancer. The motion asks government to: “Recognize the supply … Read more

SASKATOON – Iotron Medical Inc. (Iotron) and Canadian Isotope Innovations Corp. (CIIC) are pleased to announce a collaboration to produce the radioisotope copper-67 (Cu-67) for new cancer therapies.  This investment will increase the production capacity of the CIIC-operated facilities in Saskatoon, making Cu-67 more widely available to international cancer researchers. Iotron Medical, a spin-out business … Read more

TORONTO – August 24, 2021 – Niagara Energy Products (NEP), a leader in the field of manufacturing radiation shielded containment vessels for isotopes and nuclear contaminated waste, has joined the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council (CNIC). NEP has a long and storied history in Canada, with three large manufacturing plants in Ontario, providing high-quality jobs in … Read more