Saskatchewan’s life sciences sector is built on a strong foundation in plant and animal research, leveraging the province’s leadership in agriculture to protect crops, livestock and the public from disease, fostering a healthier population.
Using cutting-edge nuclear imaging technology, medical isotopes produced at the Saskatchewan Cyclotron Facility (Facility) and a deep knowledge of chemistry and biology, two University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers are uncovering surprising connections between plant science and human health.
As we reflect on the past year, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has accomplished many outstanding achievements, faced unique challenges, and reached unprecedented milestones.
Alisa Paterson is a Research Officer at the Saskatchewan Cyclotron Facility and has been a wonderful addition to our Fedoruk Centre team. Learn more about what she does in her day-to-day at the Facility and what led her to pursue a career in the sciences.
In this recent episode of the “Isotopes for Hope” Podcast from CNIC, Fedoruk Centre Facility General Manager, Dale Schick-Martin, who manages the Saskatchewan Cyclotron Facility discusses the work he leads at the Facility as well as the impact the Facility has in the Saskatchewan science community.
Newly appointed Minister of Advanced Education, Ken Cheveldayoff, visited the Saskatchewan Cyclotron Facility (the Facility) on November 15th to gain insights into the production of medical isotopes, including the daily production of fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG).
