Answering nature’s most challenging questions

TRIUMF is Canada’s particle accelerator centre. We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all.

About us

the research program

TRIUMF’s researchers tackle some of the most challenging questions in science, from the nature of our origins in stardust to the development of novel therapies for cancer. 

Using world-unique particle accelerator infrastructure and a network of Canadian universities from coast-to-coast-to-coast, our teams are pushing the boundaries of knowledge and improving our world using science. 

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the people

Our work is driven by a dedicated community of over 500 researchers, engineers, technicians, students, and others.

We collaborate with our member universities, our industry partners, and a broad, international network of research collaborators to amplify the impact of our work beyond the lab.

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