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