TRIUMF: National particle accelerator centre
TRIUMF is Canada's national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics, operating particle accelerator infrastructure for fundamental research and applications including the development of novel cancer therapies.
Overview
TRIUMF is Canada's particle accelerator centre, an affiliated national laboratory operating world-unique particle accelerator infrastructure alongside a network of Canadian universities. Its researchers address challenging questions in science, from the nature of our origins to the development of novel therapies for cancer.
Available services
- Particle and nuclear physics research using particle accelerator infrastructure
- Development of novel therapies for cancer
- Collaboration with member universities and industry partners
Access & engagement
TRIUMF's work is driven by a community of over 500 researchers, engineers, technicians, and students. It collaborates with member universities, industry partners, and a broad international network of research collaborators, and offers partner engagement and career opportunities.
About University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is a large, comprehensive public research university in Edmonton with multiple campuses and a strong applied research culture. Industry engages through co-located labs and pilot-scale facilities, as well as established co-op and internship programs that place talent with partners year-round. Integration with Alberta’s province-wide hospital system supports clinical research and accelerates translation. Companies also benefit from proximity to regional industry clusters and collaboration hubs on and near campus for joint R&D and prototyping. Supported by NSERC, CIHR, SSHRC, and Canada Foundation for Innovation funding—plus provincial and industry support—the tech transfer office manages IP, licensing, and startup formation with streamlined sponsored-research agreements.
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