Project Advisory Committee

Dr. Andrea Armstrong has 18 years experience in the development and commercialization of medical isotope technologies. Prior to joining Synergy Oncology, she spent 14 years leading McMaster University’s radioisotope research program, where she led the commercialization of two large-scale production technologies, as well as the development of a new process for generating high-quality lutetium-177 in medium flux research reactors. She was a critical member of the multi-institutional team that secured $35 M from ISED Canada to create the Canadian Medical Isotope Ecosystem in 2023, and was the McMaster lead for the “Care By Air” initiative that saw the first-in-world use of a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System to deliver medical isotopes to hospital. 

Andrea has a strong track record of building strategic partnerships to advance both medical and non-medical applications of nuclear technology. During her time at McMaster she established collaborations with scientists at national laboratories, universities, and the private sector, supporting research through provision of expertise, radiotracers, and isotopes. Andrea is the author of the university’s contribution to Canada’s Small Modular Reactor Action Plan, white papers on topics including Canada’s neutron gap and the global medical isotope supply chain, and 35+ peer-reviewed publications. As a recognized expert in her field, Andrea is a regular contributor, speaker, and panelist at events organized by groups including CNIC, CNA, CNS, NAYGN, NRCan, NWMO, OCNI, and TRIUMF. She is also an experienced educator, creating and delivering content for undergraduate and post-graduate courses and workshops, as well as public-facing events such as Doors Open and Nuclear Science Week. 

Andrea is the chair of the Canadian Nuclear Society’s Science & Technology of Radioisotopes (STORI) division, a member of the IAEA’s Consultancy Group on Lu-177, and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology at McMaster University. She holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Calgary. 

Dr. Larkin Mosscrop is an environmental and energy professional with more than a decade of experience advancing complex infrastructure, energy, and environmental initiatives across Canada. Her work spans environmental assessment, regulatory and permitting processes, climate resilience, community and Indigenous engagement, sustainability strategy, and technical communication.

Larkin has led multidisciplinary teams supporting major energy, nuclear, and clean technology projects, helping organizations navigate regulatory requirements while building trust with communities, governments, First Nations, and other stakeholders. She is recognized for her ability to bridge technical, social, and policy considerations to support informed decision-making on complex issues.

In addition to her technical and advisory work, Larkin is an advocate for science and energy literacy. She has contributed to the development of educational programs, workforce development initiatives, and public engagement strategies focused on nuclear energy, clean technology, environmental stewardship, and sustainability. Her interests include strengthening public understanding of science, and supporting the development of future leaders in the energy sector. Larkin holds a PhD focused on energy literacy, education, and public policy, and is a frequent contributor to discussions on clean energy, environmental management, community engagement, and workforce development.

She can often be found wandering around in a forest with her four rescue dogs, or reading a book with her three cats.

Gina leads the Academic Partnership Program at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), building national collaborations with universities to drive innovation, develop talent pipelines and expand shared research infrastructure. She advises on academic collaboration strategy, partnership governance and research security. Gina currently serves as the Chair of UNENE’s Research Advisory Committee.

Gina has held a variety of senior leadership roles in Science & Technology at CNL including, Head of the Advanced Reactor Directorate, Energy Program Director, and Components & Systems Division Director. These roles supported the development, deployment, and sustainability of clean energy technologies such as CANDU nuclear reactors, advanced nuclear reactors, energy systems, and hydrogen technologies, focusing on the R&D of materials, nuclear fuels, physics, components and systems and safety. Gina also served as a Special Science Policy Advisor with the Office of the Chief Science Advisor to Canada, leading Emerging Technologies, Clean Energy and Foresight files.