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Not every Canadian is familiar with medical isotopes, but they

are positively impacting millions of Canadians’ health. How
the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council is further propelling

Canada to the global stage in nuclear medicine.

id you know nuclear medicine is in the midst of a renaissance?

Significant growth in radionuclide therapy and theranostics—

Dthe pairing of one radioactive drug to diagnose and a second
radioactive drug for treatment—allows for improved patient outcomes

thanks to more personalized treatment plans.

Canada is helping lead the charge in this technology. With support

from the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council (CNIC), a reliable and

robust supply chain of medical and industrial isotopes is fuelling this
breakthrough technology.

“The need for reliable and robust supply chains of medical isotopes is

essential for the success of this growing field,” Karin Stephenson, PhD

McMaster University and Chief Scientific Officer at the CNIC, tells us.
Founded in 2018, CNIC’s top issue is working with its members to

support and ensure their success in both domestic and international

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