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CNL, AECL and Western University to Collaborate on Joint Research Under New Agreement

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Collaborative research agreement with one of Canada’s leading universities continues growth of academic partnership network for Canada’s national nuclear laboratories

CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology laboratory, and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), Canada’s nuclear Crown corporation, are pleased to announce that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Western University to pursue collaborative research opportunities. Both CNL and AECL have made it an organizational priority to cultivate closer relationships with Canada’s academic community, and this MOU with Western University represents the fifth agreement with a growing list of universities designed to advance collaborative research in health and environmental sciences, clean energy and nuclear safety.

The agreement includes an extensive list of focus areas where the organizations will collaborate, including imaging and radiopharmaceuticals; cybersecurity; high-performance computing and artificial intelligence; hydrogen; materials science and degradation; decommissioning and waste management; and advanced and small modular reactors, fuels and power grids. The agreement is intended to nurture closer relationships with Western’s research community, enable knowledge mobilization, spur innovation and the development of intellectual property, and to provide solutions that address national and industry challenges.

“Last year, CNL released a new corporate strategy, known as Vision 2030, where we announced our plans to pursue closer relationships with Canada’s academic community, including research-oriented universities like Western University,” commented Dr. Jeff Griffin, CNL’s Vice-President of Science and Technology. “A few short months later, we have made incredible progress towards that vision, culminating in this most recent agreement. Overall, there are tremendous advantages to this collaborative approach to research for all parties, whether it is sharing scientific and technical data, leveraging complementary resources, or developing new capabilities, and that is the motivation behind this new partnership with Western University.”

“AECL and CNL are uniquely positioned to bring together the foundational research undertaken at Western University, with private industry needs in innovation,” commented Amy Gottschling, Vice-President, Science, Technology and Commercial Oversight at AECL. “Together, we can leverage our complementary expertise and capabilities to bring technologies to bear to solve our nation’s greatest challenges.”

“This is an exciting new partnership for Western – one that builds on over 20 years of nuclear research across three of our faculties: Engineering, Science, and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry,” commented Dr. Dave Muir, Associate Vice-President of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships at Western University. “This new partnership will support and provide funding for research projects as well as Chair opportunities in the areas of health, safety, security, energy, and the environment. It also will enable our students to have increased access to experiential learning, through research project and internship opportunities.”

As one of Canada’s top research-intensive universities, the science carried out at Western University intersects with many of the projects underway at Canada’s national nuclear laboratories. The driving force behind the agreement is the shared interest in exploring collaboration opportunities based on these mutual fields of research, and to help foster the development of highly qualified people here in Canada. By providing better access to the unique facilities that are available at Canada’s national nuclear laboratories, CNL and AECL hope to contribute to the professional development of the next generation of nuclear scientists and engineers, and offer these students a more dynamic and rich learning experience.

The MOU with Western University aligns with CNL’s corporate strategy, Vision 2030, which identifies what CNL views as its central role within the future Canadian nuclear landscape. Serving as a national resource to all levels of government, the nuclear industry, the broader private sector and the academic community, CNL aims to work in concert with other organizations to help advance innovative Canadian products and services towards deployment, including carbon-free energy, cancer treatments and other therapies, non-proliferation technologies and waste management solutions.

To learn more about CNL, including its research projects and programs, please visit www.cnl.ca. If you would like to learn more about Vision 2030, please visit www.cnl.ca/vision2030.

About CNL

As Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology laboratory, and working under the direction of AECL, CNL is a world leader in the development of innovative nuclear science and technology products and services. Guided by an ambitious corporate strategy known as Vision 2030, CNL fulfills three strategic priorities of national importance – restoring and protecting the environment, advancing clean energy technologies, and contributing to the health of Canadians.

By leveraging the assets owned by Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), CNL also serves as the nexus between government, the nuclear industry, the broader private sector and the academic community. CNL works in collaboration with these sectors to advance innovative Canadian products and services towards real-world use, including carbon-free energy, cancer treatments and other therapies, non-proliferation technologies and waste management solutions.

To learn more about CNL, please visit www.cnl.ca.

About AECL

AECL is a federal Crown corporation with a mandate to drive nuclear opportunities for Canada. AECL enables nuclear science and technology, owns the Chalk River Laboratories and other sites, and manages the Government of Canada’s radioactive waste responsibilities. It oversees and evaluates CNL’s work through contracts.

In business since 1952, AECL designed and developed the fleet of CANDU nuclear reactors that serve Canada and five other countries. It also delivered more than one billion isotopes worldwide to detect and treat cancer. Today it delivers value for Canadians through supporting 14 federal departments and agencies, as well as the global nuclear industry.

For more information on AECL, visit www.aecl.ca.

About Western

Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community.

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Director, Corporate Communications
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Kharon Data and Technology Selected by U.S. Department of the Treasury

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Treasury officers will gain access to Kharon’s platform for sanctions-related risk intelligence
WASHINGTON, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Kharon announces the signing of a contract with the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Through this engagement, officials within the Treasury Department will gain access to Kharon’s global risk analytics platform. Kharon’s insights and analytic tools are used by leading financial institutions, companies, and governments to address global security threats, and to support risk management in connection with KYC, transaction screening, sanctions evasion, investigations, and trade controls.

This award underscores Kharon’s commitment to helping organizations navigate the complexities of sanctions compliance and combatting sanctions evasion, including the OFAC and EU 50 percent rules, FinCEN alerts on Harmonized System (HS) codes and export control evasion, and countering terrorist financing.
Alongside a recent award with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, this engagement with the Treasury Department expands the U.S. Government’s access to Kharon insights, data analytics, and investigative workflow tools for critical public sector security objectives.
Kharon’s expertise in generating data-driven insights will assist the Treasury Department with its mission of disrupting the financial operations that underpin the networks of foreign actors tied to global security threats, including terrorism, nuclear and missile proliferation, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, human rights violators, transnational crime, corruption, and others. Kharon insights draw upon all available open-source information and are powered by world-class subject matter expertise and data analytics combined with cutting-edge AI and natural language processing (NLP) systems. Kharon has been awarded multiple patents for its transformative analytic and workflow tools that have helped leading banks and corporates minimize risk and maximize efficiency for critical compliance, investigative, and risk management functions.
“Effectively implementing sanctions and trade controls requires both public and private sector organizations to have the insights needed to counter evasion,” said Howard Mendelsohn, Kharon’s Chief Client Officer. “This award represents an additional step in aligning critical insights across the public and private sectors. We are proud to support the U.S. Department of the Treasury in its critical mission.”
About Kharon
Kharon helps leading organizations identify a wide range of sanctions and compliance risks, critical to managing financial crimes, supply chain exposure, export controls, investment risk, and more. Combining cutting-edge technology and data science with industry-leading research, our solutions provide the critical insights required for a comprehensive view of illicit finance and other commercial threats.
The Kharon leadership team includes former senior officials from the U.S. Government who have leveraged their unique expertise to build risk management solutions that are trusted by the world’s top financial institutions, global corporates, and professional services firms.
Visit Kharon.com and follow Kharon on LinkedIn to learn more.
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Imaging Endpoints Unveils New Initiative with Revolution Endpoints™, an Investment Subsidiary to Accelerate Innovation and Growth

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Imaging Endpoints (IE), a global leader in Imaging CRO technologies and services, has announced the formation of a new subsidiary, Revolution Endpoints, focused on leveraging the Company’s strong leadership and financial position to acquire synergistic technologies and services. This initiative aims to further advance the company’s internal research programs targeted toward development of cutting-edge service offerings.

Revolution Endpoints is already meticulously evaluating emerging technologies for adoption while exploring licensing, partnership, or acquisition of the most promising and synergetic opportunities. By identifying and integrating emerging technologies that complement internal development efforts and existing services, Imaging Endpoints intends to ensure it continues to lead the industry in service offerings.
Doug Dean Burkett, CEO and President of Imaging Endpoints commented: “For fifteen years we have been relentlessly executing on a consistent, unwavering strategy to organically grow our leadership in oncology-focused imaging CRO services. We are now generally recognized as leading the industry in science and quality, and our efforts have yielded remarkable growth.  We are fortunate to be in a position to invest in emerging technologies that are synergistic with our own development projects and our vision to Connect Imaging to the Cure™. Through this new subsidiary, we are excited to explore new frontiers, support transformative ideas, and continue our mission of advancing healthcare and improving patient outcomes.”
IE believes in the power of collaboration and innovation to drive progress in the fight against cancer. Revolution Endpoints is engaging with emerging technology leaders within AI assisted image evaluation, quantitative biomarkers, big datasets, predictive analytics and NLP, 3D imaging, AR, VR, AI enhanced enterprise automation, and blockchain technology that have potential to further streamline and improve both image workflows and efficacy analysis. Service providers with synergistic technologies and service offerings may also be of interest.
For more information about Revolution Endpoints or to discuss your emerging technology with our experts, please visit Revolution Endpoints or contact us at [email protected]
About Imaging Endpoints
Imaging Endpoints (IE) is passionately focused on its vision to Connect Imaging to the Cure. With a flawless global inspection record and a 95% marketing authorization success rate, IE has a proven track record of supporting successful regulatory submissions across the globe. IE’s commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence has positioned it as the global leader in oncology imaging.
Imaging Endpoints is the largest oncology-focused Imaging CRO, with 8 offices strategically located across 6 countries including Scottsdale, AZ, Cambridge, MA; London, UK; Leiden, Netherlands; Basel, Switzerland; Hyderabad, India; and Shanghai, China.
IE is an affiliate of HonorHealth, one of the largest healthcare systems nationally, and also an affiliate of Southwest Medical Imaging, Ltd. (SMIL/RadPartners), part of the largest private radiology group in the U.S.
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ICIS Launches Ask ICIS Generative AI Commodities Assistant

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Global commodities intelligence provider launches generative AI assistant to boost access to expert insights and data around the global energy and chemicals markets
LONDON, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ICIS, a global source of commodity intelligence, announced the launch of Ask ICIS, a first of its kind generative AI assistant that will enhance access to ICIS’ standout intelligence and insights for the energy and chemicals markets.

 
As commodity markets become more complex and dynamic, the need for both highly accurate and up-to-the-minute information has never been more important. Underpinned by unparalleled chemical and energy market datasets and decades of editorial expertise, Ask ICIS combines ICIS’ vast market intelligence with the power of generative AI technology.
Currently in beta, Ask ICIS is available in multiple languages and supported with citations, Ask ICIS allows customers to delve deeper, supporting timely, confident strategic decision-making with comprehensive market intelligence. 
“At ICIS, we are committed to delivering the best possible intelligence to our customers so that they can arrive at the best possible outcomes for the decisions they need to make,” said Jeff Skelton, CEO of ICIS. “Through Ask ICIS, we are taking our ambition one step further by unlocking access to our trusted and actionable insights to provide immediate and personalized responses to complex customer enquiries  in a fraction of the time. We are committed to helping our customers adopt and scale new technologies, enabling them to make better decisions and bring the maximum value possible to their organizations.”
Sourced exclusively from ICIS’ expert data and insight, Ask ICIS connects users to content tailored directly to their needs based on their role, region, and priorities. Source citations are built into every response allowing users to delve deeper and enabling more confident, timely, strategic decision-making. In addition, Ask ICIS also provides bespoke suggested prompts and follow-up questions to allow users to uncover additional insights and “unknown unknowns” to gain an unprecedented view and understanding of market events.
“To drive success in today’s commodity markets you need to have the most innovative tools and information at your disposal,” said Skelton. “We strongly believe that Ask ICIS not only helps our customers achieve new goals and levels of performance but has also sets a new bar for the way commodity markets can now access intelligence.”
For more information on ICIS please visit, www.icis.com. For more information on Ask ICIS, or if you are an ICIS customer  interested in joining the beta progam, please visit: https://www.icis.com/explore/contact/ask-icis/.
About ICIS
ICIS – Independent Commodity Intelligence Services – helps businesses through seamlessly delivering data and analytics, across the chemical, and energy markets. A trusted source and benchmark for price information and insight across key commodities markets worldwide. Our independent, transparent market intelligence informs thousands of quality decisions every day, taking the pressure out of negotiations and giving customers space for more innovative thinking, through published datasets including price assessments, price forecasts, supply and demand fundamentals and more.
Over 150 years of shaping the world by connecting markets to optimise the world’s valuable resources. With a global team of more than 600 experts, ICIS has employees based in London, New York, Houston, Karlsruhe, Milan, Mumbai, Singapore, Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Dubai, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Tokyo and Perth.
ICIS is part of RELX, a FTSE15 company with a market cap of $78.2bn and an employee base of over 30,000 experts across 40 countries.
About RELX
RELX is a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries. The Group serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs approximately 30,000 people of whom almost half are in North America. RELX PLC is a London listed holding company which owns 52.9% of RELX Group. RELX NV is an Amsterdam listed holding company which owns 47.1% of RELX Group. The shares are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX and RENX. Total market capitalisation is approximately £62.4bn | €73bn | $78.2bn.
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