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Headlines

Dr. Suzanne Lapi Wins Recognition for AAPS Isotope-Separator Project
26 August 2010

Earlier this month on August 4, the TeraChem* 2010 Committee announced the winners of the Marino Nicolini Prize.  One of the winners is Dr. Suzanne Lapi (Suzy), who submitted a paper titled “An alternative route to the production of High Specific Activity 99Mo”, based on the MoRe isotope-separation project...

TRIUMF Nuclear Medicine Gets a Boost
24 August 2010

A federal investment of ~$1M to support innovative medical and pharmaceutical research at TRIUMF was announced today by the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification Canada.

The Rabbit Line Gets a Replacement
24 August 2010

On your way to work last week, you might have noticed a large pile of moved earth, a gaping manhole, and a set of skilled engineers working out front across from the TRIUMF sign...

Research Highlights

PET Scan: Expectations Influence Placebo Effect
05 August 2010

Individuals with Parkinson’s disease were more likely to have a response to a placebo if they were told they had higher odds of receiving an active drug, according to new work by TRIUMF partners. 

Organosilicon Chemistry Secrets Unlocked
19 May 2010

Landmark results of new and exciting organosilicon chemistry possible because two highly specialized expert groups collaborated their talent to conduct research.

Accelerators Could Help with Nuclear Waste
22 April 2010

What does the International Linear Collider have in common with environmental protection? The answer: superconducting accelerator cavities.