Ep 166: Bob Walker, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

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