The CRPA Awards recognize work, service, and commitment. At the CRPA conference in Hamilton, a number of members were honoured. Learn more about this year’s winners: Liz Krivonosov, David Niven, Donata Chaulk, Alicia Douglas, Olivia Sharp, and Dr. Jing Chen.
We catch up with the winner of the 2024 Anthony J. MacKay Student Paper Contest, Shayen Sreetharan. He has leveraged his network of CRPA connections to support his work in his new management role at London Health Sciences Centre, while also continuing his international research with ICRP. He also has a new daughter!
TRIUMF is launching the Advanced Rare IsotopE Laboratory (ARIEL), which will triple isotope production and shape the future of nuclear science. A key part of ARIEL’s design is the Hot Cell, a heavily shielded, remotely operated containment chamber that will allow safe and efficient handling, exchange, and maintenance of radioactive targets while minimizing radiation exposure to personnel.
Uranium miners at Elliot Lake uncovered deadly radon risks and sparked a strike that transformed worker safety laws in Canada. While protections now exist for miners, many Canadians remain unaware of radon dangers in their homes. Discover the history, its lasting impact, and why radon awareness is still urgently needed.
Dr. Chunsheng Li is now a member of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) Committee 4! Learn more about his achievements, leadership, and impact on radiation safety.
This Health Physics Corner discusses Fluorine-18 production in a PET cyclotron. How much Fluorine-18 activity can be generated using a 3-hour irradiation? What’s the approximate unshielded effective dose rate at 3 metres?
For radiation safety professionals, receiving their CRPA(R) designation means achieving the highest level of competency recognized by CRPA in Canada.
CRPA proudly announces the names of the newest CRPA(R)s and shares information about upcoming exam opportunities. Learn more about deadlines, prep resources, and more.
