In this episode, we discuss...
- How Bob Walker's career in the Canadian Department of National Defence led to his role as a nuclear energy leader
- Role of the National Research Universal Reactor (NRU) in radioactive medical isotope production for the global healthcare market
- Current status of CANada Deuterium Uranium (CANDU) reactor refurbishment around Canada
- Why Canada pursued CANDU and pressurized heavy water reactor design
- Canada's development of an intricate logistics, transportation, and distribution plan for medical isotopes
- Options for used fuel storage and how the community is involved in the decision
- Applications of small modular reactors (SMR's) in Canada and across the globe
- Bob Walker's path to becoming the Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
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