Associate Professor Alison Thompson appointed Associate Dean, Student Success The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy is pleased to announce Associate Professor Alison Thompson has accepted the appointment of Associate Dean, Student Success.

The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy is pleased to announce the appointment of Associate Professor Alison Thompson as Associate Dean, Student Success, effective July 1, 2026.

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Congratulations, Associate Professor Thompson!

At this year’s Research Day, Assistant Prof. Jaris Swidrovich delivered the keynote, speaking on storytelling, collaboration and Indigenous knowledge in pharmacy, and the role of stories in supporting meaningful collaboration with Indigenous communities.

PharmD alum champions women and underserved communities in industry role Taban Saifi’s career in industry combines pharmacy profession with commitment to equity and mentorship.

PharmD alumna Taban Saifi reflects on how her journey in pharmacy and industry has been shaped by mentorship, lived experience and a commitment to supporting others.

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Team SkinSync takes top prize at Business Plan Competition with diabetes care innovation An idea rooted in patient experience has earned Team SkinSync first place in the 2026 Business Plan Competition at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy.

An idea rooted in patient experience earned #PharmD students Montana Oreskovich, Madelyn Troisi, Efstratia Rodousakis and Sarah Williams first place and the $5,000 prize in the 2026 Business Plan Competition for their concept, SkinSync.

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ICU pharmacist helps lead clinical guidelines for older adult care An international panel of experts, including associate professor (status) Lisa Burry, recently published new guidelines for the care of older adults in the intensive care unit (ICU).

Lisa Burry, associate professor (status) and ICU pharmacist at Sinai Health, helped develop evidence-based clinical guidelines designed to better support this growing patient population. #PAM2026

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Bowen Li earns Terry Fox award for next-generation cancer immunotherapy The $525,000 Terry Fox New Investigator Award will support Professor Li's team in developing a programmable mRNA therapy designed to detect and trigger destruction of cancer cells.

Congratulations to Assistant Professor Bowen Li on receiving a 2026 Terry Fox New Investigator Award from @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social for his work developing a programmable “smart” cancer therapy.

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Diverse Careers - Women in Leadership RSVP Now - Spaces Limited!

Join us March 26 at 6:00 p.m. for a special edition of Pharmacy Changemakers: Diverse Careers – Women in Leadership. Hear from a women-led panel of senior leaders across pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/events/diver...

[Event sponsored by Pharmasave Canada]

A new research centre, Toronto Centre for Real-World Evidence, has launched at #UofT's Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy 🔬 https://uoft.me/trwe

Misinformation spreads fast—but where’s the line between fact and opinion?

In our season finale, @jendlake.bsky.social, Colin Furness & experts from @uoftlibraries.bsky.social unpack misinformation & how political shifts shape the future of health research.

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We've launched two new Alumni Awards:
🔹Women in Leadership Award
🔹Leadership in Entrepreneurship Award

Our full suite of eight Alumni Awards celebrate excellence across the profession. Learn more about the awards, criteria, and nomination process: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/alumni-donor...

From school project to non-profit: Business Plan Competition alumni reflect on winning idea 2022 Business Plan Competition winners Team TRUSTi leveraged their skills and experience since graduating to advance harm reduction tool.

After winning the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy’s Business Plan Competition in 2022, PharmD alumni Dante Foschia, Kristy Scarfone, Selina Cascone, and Al-amin Ahamed continue working to bring their harm reduction venture TRUSTi to life.

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Toronto Centre for Real-World Evidence launches at Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy New university-based centre, led by director Mina Tadrous, set to build capacity in real-world evidence for drugs and health technologies.

Toronto Centre for Real-World Evidence launches at Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy. Led by Associate Prof. Mina Tadrous, this new university-based centre is set to build capacity in real-world evidence for drugs and health technologies.

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PharmD alum’s industry role helps promote rare disease awareness and medication access PharmaSEE mentor Marie-Hélène Irvine helps students see breadth of opportunities in profession and gain confidence in abilities.

Marie-Hélène Irvine, Senior Manager, Medical Science Liaisons at Amgen, reflects on how a PharmD rotation reshaped her career path, and how pharmacists are uniquely positioned to advance care and access for people living with #rarediseases.

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The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy's Research Report 2023–2025 is now live!

📖 Read here: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/about/public...

Thank you to our faculty members, trainees, staff, and collaborators whose dedication continues to move science and health forward.

@utoronto.ca | #ImPharmacy

Faces of PharmSci: Alexa Muir Supervised by Associate Professor Lisa McCarthy, Alexa Muir is a second-year MSc student whose research explores how optimizing medication use can improve health and quality of life for older adults i...

MSc student Alexa Muir is researching how optimizing medication use for older adults living in long-term care can reduce medication-related harm and support better clinical decision-making, with the goal of improving care across Canada and beyond.

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Five students recognized for leadership with University of Toronto award Five students have contributed to creating a strong academic and social environment at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy through their leadership in student groups.

Congratulations to graduate candidates Stephanie Borlase, Ricky Chang and Stephanie Skalitzky, and PharmD students Julia Ioannou and Meriam Salih on receiving the University of Toronto Student Leadership Award! 🎉🏆

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#ImPharmacy

PharmSci student’s research advances medication safety during pregnancy Diana Nelles was inspired by women in pharmacology research to advance knowledge in understudied populations.

Inspired by women in pharmacology, PhD student Diana Nelles's research aims to fill critical gaps in pregnancy drug-safety data and help guide safer prescribing for people with lupus during pregnancy: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...

#WomeninScience #IDWGS

LIGAND-AI aims to transform early drug discovery through machine learning Assistant Professor Rachel Harding is contributing to global initiatives to generate data needed to advance and accelerate drug discovery.

Assistant Professor Rachel Harding is helping lead LIGAND-AI, a global initiative using AI and machine learning to accelerate early drug discovery by generating high-quality, open data for the scientific community.

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🧠 Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare and research—but how much of it is hype?

In the latest episode of The I’m Pharmacy Podcast, we explore the practical impact of AI across clinical care, population health, and drug discovery.

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Preparing pharmacy students to lead: Zebrina Kassam named 2026 Leader-in-Residence New Leader-in-Residence to focus on women in leadership through mentorship and networking opportunities

We are pleased to announce Zebrina Kassam as the 2026 Leader-in-Residence (LiR), hosted by the Centre for Practice Excellence. As LiR, she will mentor students, engage alumni, and help develop the leadership skills needed for successful pharmacy careers: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...

Happy holidays, #UofT 💙 The university will be closed from Dec. 24, 2025 to Jan. 2, 2026.

To find resources for the U of T community, please visit utoronto.ca/utogether.

We wish you a safe & restful winter break! ❄️

Thank you for an incredible semester across all 40 #UofT Libraries 💙

Wishing you a joyful, restful holiday break🎄

Holiday hours + digital resources are always available at library.utoronto.ca — including journals and streaming, on campus or away.

See you in the new year 📆✨

‘Thank you all’: President Melanie A. Woodin releases first holiday message to the #UofT community 💙 uoft.me/holiday25

PharmD students support flu vaccination efforts in pharmacies across the GTA This year, more than 500 U of T PharmD students in first and second year are prepared to help with vaccination efforts in pharmacies across the GTA.

The cold and flu season is underway in Ontario, and this year, more than 500 U of T #PharmD students in first and second year are prepared to help with vaccination efforts in pharmacies across the GTA.

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Congratulations to the 2025 Alumni Awards recipients! Through the Alumni Awards, we recognize graduates whose commitment and contributions continue to shape our Faculty community. Congratulations to our 2025 recipients!

We are delighted to announce our 2025 Alumni Awards recipients! From pharmaceutical leaders and public service contributors to community champions across healthcare, our honourees reflect the strength and breadth of our alumni community: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...

New toolkit guides clinicians through conversations about polypharmacy Developed by and for primary care providers, “5 Tips for Managing Polypharmacy” toolkit provides evidence-based recommendations for managing multiple medications.

Associate Professor Lisa McCarthy, co-director of @deprescribing.bsky.social, worked with Canada's Drug Agency (CDA) and @ismpcanada.bsky.social to develop a practical tool that helps clinicians support safer, more effective conversations about #polypharmacy: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...

S5.E3 - Relieving the Pressure LIVE Podcast Episode · I'm Pharmacy Podcast · 2025-11-19 · 40m

In this special live episode of I’m Pharmacy Podcast we bring together a panel of pharmacists, physicians, learners, and educators to ask a big, urgent question: How do we turn scattered progress in Ontario’s healthcare system into collaborative, patient-centred care.

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Starting opioid agonist treatment after hospitalization for toxicity halves risk of repeat event Shaleesa Ledlie’s PhD research demonstrates importance of strong care pathways to initiate treatment for people soon after opioid toxicity.

National Addictions Awareness Week (#NAAW) highlights: New ON research, led by Shaleesa Ledlie (Unity Health), shows a crucial hospital intervention: early opioid agonist therapy (OAT) after a toxicity event cuts the risk of a repeat event nearly in half: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...

Eight pharmacists recognized for outstanding mentoring Student-nominated EPE Preceptors of the Year provide invaluable guidance and support during early experiential courses.

Congratulations to the EPE Preceptors of the Year! 🤩

Nominated by #PharmD students, they are recognized for their exceptional guidance and mentorship in early experiential learning, helping students take their first steps into pharmacy practice: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...

CARD at school helps students win against needle fear CARD system provides evidence-based tools to improve vaccination experience for students and injectors in school and university settings.

Prof. Anna Taddio’s CARD (Comfort, Ask, Relax, Distract) system is transforming vaccination by reducing pain, fear & anxiety to improve lifelong health behaviours. Learn how CARD is improving vaccine experiences across schools, public health, and pharmacies: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...