New technology is coming to Calgary’s healthcare infrastructure with the support of the Government of Alberta, committing more than $18 million over the next three years to begin building the first cyclotron in Calgary.
“This will include a new radiopharmaceuticals facility which will create a special class of drugs that help diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions including cancer,” said Tyler Shandro, Minister of Health, in a recent press conference.
The facility is also expected to spark world-class research to discover innovative, next-gen radiopharmaceuticals and radiotracers that can provide medicine to targeted organs or parts of the body. Research to better understand the progression of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease will also be conducted at the new Calgary facility.
“[the facility will] enable important research that will advance treatment and firmly establish the new cancer centre, here in Calgary, as an internationally recognized centre for cancer care excellence,” said Dr. Steven Yip, Medical Oncologist, Alberta Health Services.
Combined, the cyclotron and new radiopharmaceutical facility will improve access to diagnostic tests and treatment for cancer, cardiac and neurological conditions.
The project is expected to be completed by 2025 with the facility opening soon after commissioning and certification.
Watch the full press conference and introduction to the new technology and facility below.
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