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Saskatchewan's Future in Nuclear Innovation STRATEGIC PLAN 2020 Saskatchewan’s Future in Nuclear Innovation www.fedorukcentre.ca Contents Located at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, the Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation Introduction 2 (Fedoruk Centre) is an independent, not-for-profit corporation that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of Vision, Mission and Values 3 Saskatchewan. The Fedoruk Centre is funded by Innovation From Vision to Impact 4 Saskatchewan. Advancing the Impact Areas 5 111-54 Innovation Boulevard, Saskatoon SK S7N 2V3 Four Strategic Goals 13 ph. 306.966.3375 Strategic Initiatives 14 Find out more at: www.fedorukcentre.ca Initiatives, Targets and Measuring Success 15 The Way Forward 19 Appendix: Saskatchewan’s Nuclear History 20 1 SASKATCHEWAN’S FUTURE IN NUCLEAR INNOVATION | STRATEGIC PLAN 2020 Introduction Saskatchewan has a distinguished history of leadership University of Saskatchewan. Then, the strategic initiatives in nuclear research and development, including several were developed to address the strategic goals and to world firsts—most notably the achievements in nuclear balance the degree and timing of investments reasonably medicine in which Sylvia Fedoruk played a significant across the impact areas. Finally, indicators and targets role. Combined with the province’s wealth of uranium and were defined to evaluate the success of the initiatives in extensive research and training capacity in the life, physical, achieving the strategic goals. An appendix at the end and environmental sciences, these historical achievements of this document provides the context which led to the provide Saskatchewan with tremendous potential to establishment of the Fedoruk Centre and which has shaped contribute to the future of nuclear innovation. the principles and direction of this strategic plan. Saskatchewan’s Future in Nuclear Innovation: Strategic Plan Through wise investments, the recruitment of research 2020 provides a broad direction to ensure that the Fedoruk leaders and the formation of partnerships, the Fedoruk Centre’s investments will deliver social and economic value Centre will place Saskatchewan at the forefront of nuclear to Saskatchewan. This strategic plan lays the foundation for research and development. This in turn will create a set of strategic initiatives that aim to capitalize on current conditions where Saskatchewan people will be engaged in strengths, address gaps and create powerful synergies, the creation, interpretation and discussion of knowledge enabling the Fedoruk Centre to fulfill itsV ision: related to nuclear science, technology and innovation. To place Saskatchewan among global leaders The Fedoruk Centre is committed to realizing this vision for in nuclear research, development and training the benefit of the people of Saskatchewan, Canada and the through investment in partnerships with world. academia and industry for maximum societal and economic benefit. This strategic plan grew out of high-level observations of the strengths, capacities and opportunities for Saskatchewan in four areas of impact in nuclear research and development: nuclear medicine, materials research, energy and the environment. Strategic goals were identified, respecting the objectives of the primary stakeholders, the Province of Saskatchewan and the SASKATCHEWAN’S FUTURE IN NUCLEAR INNOVATION | STRATEGIC PLAN 2020 2 Vision, Mission and Values VISION • ACCOUNTABILITY: The Fedoruk Centre fosters a To place Saskatchewan among global leaders in nuclear culture of responsibility and voluntary participation research, development and training through investment in its activities and investments, while demonstrating in partnerships with academia and industry for maximum accountability to the people of Saskatchewan, Canada societal and economic benefit. and the world. MISSION • TRANSPARENCY: The Fedoruk Centre ensures an open and accessible environment in its decision-making and The Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation business processes. meets the needs of the people of Saskatchewan and Canada by making investments in programs and projects, managing facilities, and facilitating long-lasting partnerships that will deliver positive impacts in nuclear Outcome science and technology. VALUE PROPOSITION By 2020, the Fedoruk Centre will The Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation enables Saskatchewan universities to place themselves establish a research and innovation among global leaders in nuclear research and training, creating conditions for the province to advance beyond the capacity to support a vibrant resource economy of uranium mining into the value-added nuclear sector in Saskatchewan. areas of nuclear innovation in medicine, materials research, power generation and environmental stewardship. GUIDING VALUES The Fedoruk Centre demonstrates: • EXCELLENCE: The Fedoruk Centre’s activities and investment decisions ensure the achievement of excellence in scientific innovation and community engagement. • COLLABORATION: The Fedoruk Centre’s activities and investments facilitate the creation of partnerships – in Saskatchewan, Canada and the world – among experts in academia, industry, governments and the public. 3 SASKATCHEWAN’S FUTURE IN NUCLEAR INNOVATION | STRATEGIC PLAN 2020 From Vision to Impact Through consultation with the stakeholders and the provincial research community, it was agreed that the Fedoruk Centre would achieve its Vision through The Fedoruk investment and partnerships in three areas of activity: • PROGRAMS: Establishing multi-disciplinary clusters Centre’s Areas of of academic activity by supporting the appointment of new research leaders at Saskatchewan institutions Impact: and the inclusion of nuclear components in existing courses and academic programs. • PROJECTS: Investing in research and development • M edicine: Advancing nuclear projects that engage partners from academia, medicine, instruments and methods industry and other research institutions in Saskatchewan and beyond, with target outcomes • Materials: Advancing knowledge including new business opportunities within the of materials through nuclear province, as well as creating educational and career techniques for applications in opportunities for young Canadians at the leading edge of nuclear technology. energy, health, environment, transportation and communication • FACILITIES: Supporting and providing good stewardship of selected nuclear infrastructure • Energy: Improving safety and in Saskatchewan, ensuring it is maintained in a engineering of nuclear energy competitive state of readiness in support of research, development and training. systems, including small reactors These activities will enable the Fedoruk Centre to build • Environment: Managing the risks a base of local expertise with national and international and benefits of nuclear technology partners, in order to make significant contributions for society and our environment to Saskatchewan’s economy in four principle areas of impact: Medicine, Materials, Energy and Environment. SASKATCHEWAN’S FUTURE IN NUCLEAR INNOVATION | STRATEGIC PLAN 2020 4 Advancing the Impact Areas Medicine: Nuclear Medicine, Instruments and Methods Nuclear medicine research involves the use of medical isotopes and radiation to study living systems and to diagnose and treat disease. Applications range from diagnosing and treating cancers, to assessing organ function, to developing animal models of diseases and better understanding of biochemical pathways in humans, animals and plants. CONTEXT AND CAPACITY: • A 65-year track-record of excellence in cancer care and research • New cyclotron facility (operational in 2015) for research, training and clinical services • Advanced medical imaging capabilities, including the Canadian Light Source, Positron Emission Tomography (PET-CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) • A nationally unique breadth of human, animal and plant sciences located together on one campus • Expertise in the development of radiation detectors for medical applications OPPORTUNITIES TO: • Maximize the potential of the Cyclotron Facility, strengthening provincial research leadership in nuclear medicine, such as molecular imaging, radiochemistry and radiopharmaceutical research • Attract research leadership, highly qualified personnel and trainees to the Cyclotron Facility: research physicians and veterinarians, radiochemists, radiopharmacists, physicists, engineers and technologists • Apply medical isotopes to molecular imaging techniques at the intersection of human, animal and plant health PHOTO CREDIT: GE HEALTHCARE • Develop hybrid medical imaging technology, combining PET–CT, MRI, advanced X-ray imaging and other modalities in partnership with the medical imaging technology sector • Transfer knowledge from nuclear medical research to clinical tests PET-CT Scanner combines the 3D imaging of a CT scanner with the and therapies in partnership with clinicians ability to pinpoint the uptake of radioisotopes in tissues such as cancer tumours or heart muscle damaged by a heart attack. 5 SASKATCHEWAN’S FUTURE IN NUCLEAR INNOVATION | STRATEGIC PLAN 2020 Advancing the Impact Areas Medicine: Nuclear Medicine, Instruments and Methods The Way Forward: With a new cyclotron facility and associated nuclear substances laboratory scheduled to become operational by 2015, there is an urgent need to fill gaps in relevant leadership to fully exploit and develop the new facility and complement the existing capacity in the life sciences. The Fedoruk Centre has already
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