Rene van den Elzen - Bio

   Rene joined TRIUMF in 1979 when the group consisted of about 5
   people.  He has a degree in Physics as well as considerable
   training and experience in electronics.  In 1981 Rene went to TCC
   in Berkeley to work on the CP42 Cyclotron which was then being
   tested before shipping to TRIUMF.  When the CP42 finally arrived 
   on-site, installation and commissioning was undertaken by the
   TRIUMF CP42 Group (now the Applied Technology Group).  As the 
   group's experience and size grew another isotope production
   cyclotron, called the TR30, was installed and added to the ATG's
   list of responsibilities.  Rene's responsibilities increased and
   he was promoted to the position of Isotope Production Supervisor
   of the Applied Technology Group.  He is responsible for providing
   cyclotron operations support for the commercial cyclotrons and
   also for some commercial isotope production on the main 500 MeV
   cyclotron.  Rene directly supervises 4 technologists and continues
   to do hands on work as well as carrying out various administrative
   duties.