NuclearFacts 2025
On November 5, 2025, the Fedoruk Centre hosted its annual NuclearFACTS symposium—a one-day event bringing together leaders from academia and industry to present, learn, and discuss current topics in nuclear science.
The day opened with remarks from moderator Dr. Larkin Mosscrop (PhD) and Fedoruk Centre Executive Director, Dr. Jeter Hall (PhD), followed by an engaging keynote presentation by Dr. Chris Yost (PhD), Vice President-Research, University of Regina.
A highlight of the program was a panel discussion, Preparing for Opportunities in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle, led by Dr. Mosscrop with invited panelists from both industry and academia.
Throughout the day, attendees participated in a range of presentations given by Fedoruk Centre-funded research Project Leaders and their teams, with scheduled breaks and networking opportunities.
In total, 67 participants joined the event—both in person and online—with most attending on-site at the Atrium building at Saskatoon’s Innovation Place Research and Technology Park.
Thank you to all speakers for your thoughtful and engaging presentations, and a special thank you to everyone who attended, shared registration information, and supported the planning and delivery of a successful event.
NuclearFACTS 2025 Presentation List
Keynote: Nuclear Imaging, Agriculture, and Food Security Dr. Chris Yost (PhD), Vice President, Research, University of Regina
Crop Optimization Using Neutron Imaging | Presenter/Project Leader: Dr. Marcella Berg (PhD), University of Regina, Faculty of Science, Physics
Monitoring Xylem and Phloem Flow of Abscisic Acid in Live Canola Seedlings Under Drought Conditions Using PET | Presenter/Project Leader: Dr. Chris Phenix (PhD), University of Saskatchewan, College of Arts and Science, Department of Chemistry
Zirconium Metal as a Redox Buffer Agent in Molten Fluoride Salts | Presenter/Project Leader: Dr. Arthur Situm (PhD) and Zoe Hoyda, University of Regina, Engineering and Applied Science
Fueling the Future – Training the Future Nuclear Workforce in Saskatchewan | Presenter/Project Leader: Dr. Alaz Munzur (PhD), University of Saskatchewan, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy
Optimization-Driven Equilibrium Analysis for Direct/Indirect Socio-Economic and Environmental Effects of Small Modular Reactor Initiatives in Saskatchewan | Presenter/Project Leader: Dr. Gordon Huang (PhD), University of Regina, Engineering and Applied Science
Nuclear Imaging of Animal Models of Disease | Presenter: Dr. Monique Mayer | Project Leader: Dr. Jaswant Singh, University of Saskatchewan, Western College of Veterinary Medicine
Combining Radioimmunotherapy and Antibiotics to Treat Prosthetic Joint Infection in a Rat Model | Presenter/Project Leader: Dr. Ekaterina Dadachova (PhD), University of Saskatchewan, Department of Pharmacy and Nutrition
Utilization of a Novel Bispecific Antibody for Tumour Imaging in Human and Canine Malignancies | Presenter: Adalia Lopez | Project Leader: Dr. Behzad Toosi (PhD), University of Saskatchewan, Western College of Veterinary Medicine
Panel Discussion: Preparing for Opportunities in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Panel Lead: Dr. Larkin Mosscrop
Invited Panelists:
- Grant Cherkas (SIMSA)
- Dr. Arthur Situm (University of Regina; Engineering and Applied Science; Canada Research Chair in SMR Safety and Licensing)
- Dr. Steve Livingstone (SaskPower)
- Lesley McGilp (IMII)