MDS Inc. is a global life sciences company that provides products and services that customers need for the development of drugs, and the diagnosis and treatment of disease. MDS Inc. is a global provider of pharmaceutical contract research, medical isotopes for molecular imaging, radiotherapeutics, and analytical instruments. The Company has more than 5,000 employees in 29 countries. MDS's three core businesses are MDS Analytical Technologies, MDS Nordion and MDS Pharma Services.