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LSO Knowledge & Networking Breakfast

The Isotope Advantage: How Canada’s Nuclear Sector is Shaping Global Health

A nuclear reactor, a drug developer, a logistics company, and the isotope council walk into a bar. Well, more like a breakfast bar. And the punchline? It’s not a joke at all; it’s Canada’s uniquely collaborative story in medical isotopes!

Canada has a long legacy of nuclear innovation — not just in energy, but in life sciences, where our expertise has driven breakthroughs from diagnostics to treatment. We gave the world insulin and the pacemaker, and today we are recognized for our long-standing leadership in medical isotopes.

Ontario is set to double isotope production by 2030. How we rise to the challenges and opportunities ahead will define Canada’s role in shaping the future of cancer care worldwide.

Join us this fall for a knowledge and networking breakfast, where experts will explore how collaboration across science, healthcare, logistics, and policy is not only sustaining Canada’s isotope legacy, but building the next era of global health innovation. Topics will include:

  • Regulatory and compliance frameworks that ensure safety and trust
  • Resilient supply chains that can withstand global pressures
  • Infrastructure that can expand rapidly to meet demand
  • Skilled talent that drives innovation and manufacturing excellence

Panelists:

  • ModeratorMelody Greaves, Executive Director & VP Government Relations, Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council
  • Giovanna Ippolito, Director of Marketing and Sales, Pacer Air Freight
  • Chad MacLean, Senior Director, Business Development, Bruce Power
  • Bruno Paquin, CEO, AtomVie Global Radiopharma
  • Alex Wellstead, Director, Public Affairs and Government Relations (Ontario), Novartis Pharmaceuticals 
DateThursday, October 23rd, 2025

Time: 8 AM – 10 AM

Venue: Fasken Office, 333 Bay St., #2400, Toronto, ON M5H 2T6

 

About the Breakfasts

LSO’s Knowledge and Networking Breakfast Forum facilitates valuable professional development and networking opportunities. Issues impacting our industry are discussed and best practices are presented, providing an opportunity for community members to learn from each other. Events are held regularly (monthly or bi-monthly), and are subsidized by a modest registration fee. Breakfast is provided. LSO’s Breakfast Meetings are a long-standing tradition, with the first event being held in September 1989, when LSO was known as TBI (Toronto Biotechnology Initiative). Since then, our “Breakfast Meetings” have become a signature event for the organization and continue to be an important offering to LSO members and our broader life sciences community.

LSO Knowledge and Networking Breakfast - October 23rd - In-Person

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  • Thursday Oct 23 2025, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Fasken Office, 333 Bay St., #2400
    Toronto, Ontario
    Canada
    M5H 2T6