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2022-23 Dean’s Report
The 2022-23 Dean's Report is a highlight of all we've accomplished this past year, and captures our progress across all six themes of our five-year academic plan.
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Congratulations to the 2023 Alumni Award recipients!
The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy Alumni Awards honour exceptional alumni who have demonstrated a significant commitment to our Faculty's community. Recognizing achievements in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, as well as corporate contributions, the awards program is an opportunity to celebrate some of our most outstanding alumni and partners.
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New student award in pharmaceutical sciences
The Wayne & Huguette Burns Graduate Student Bursary
Huguette and Wayne Burns (BScPhm 6T8) created this endowed student award to support graduate students facing financial need.
Together they set up a foundation 12 years ago to support charities and programs in their local community, as well as the Faculty through their annual donations. Wayne credits the Faculty with having a major impact on his life, and aims to continue supporting pharmacy and pharmaceutical science students in need with their new student awards.
To create your own named, graduate student award, kindly contact Candice Hamel, Senior Development Officer.
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New Canada Research Chair in RNA Vaccines and Therapeutics
Assistant Professor Bowen Li has been awarded a new Canada Research Chair in RNA Vaccines and Therapeutics. Prof. Li is among 36 researchers from across U of T and its partner hospitals awarded new and renewed chairs.
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Radiopharmaceuticals offer new promise to image and treat cancer
Professor Raymond Reilly joins $24-million grant to support the development of cancer-treating radiopharmaceuticals from discovery to clinical use.
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Autonomous lab will improve drug formulation development
A new self-driving lab co-led by Professor Christine Allen and U of T Engineering's Professor Frank Gu uses AI, automation and advanced computing to significantly cut the time and money required to identify new formulations.
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2023 OPEN Summit
On October 11, the 2023 Ontario Pharmacy Evidence Network (OPEN) Summit invites researchers, educators, policy makers, healthcare professionals, knowledge users and trainees to learn about OPEN’s research and to engage in discussions about improving medication management and primary healthcare.
Register below by September 29.
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Connect with PharmSci Alumni on LinkedIn
Join our growing Pharmaceutical Sciences Alumni group on LinkedIn! Stay connected with the Faculty and learn more about new developments, events, and alumni benefits.
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PharmSci grad values networking and collaboration opportunities during degree
Cigdem Sahin’s academic and volunteer work provided opportunities to make new friends and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
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PharmSci grad incorporates PhD research into clinical practice
PharmSci graduate Erin Chung says PhD at Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy provided key skills to improve patient outcomes.
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Faces of PharmSci: Betty Li
PharmSci MSc trainee Betty Li is exploring the pharmacokinetics and metabolism of vitamin D metabolites in chronic kidney disease.
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Faces of PharmSci: Shaleesa Ledlie
PharmSci PhD trainee Shaleesa Ledlie discuses her research focused on understanding how various pathways of care impact future health outcomes among people experiencing opioid-related harms.
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New faculty brings expertise in microfluidics and biosensor development
Assistant Professor (Status) Yufeng Zhao has joined the biomedical sciences research division in the department of pharmaceutical sciences
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New Academic Lead position will advance equity and diversity efforts in research
Associate Professor Sara Guilcher has accepted the new role of Academic Lead Research Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (AL-REDI) at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy.
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Molly Shoichet joins PRiME as new Scientific Director for Precision Medicine Initiative
University Professor Molly Shoichet is the new Scientific Director of PRiME Next-Generation Precision Medicine, a University of Toronto (U of T) Strategic Initiative based at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy.
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Pharmacy Open House showcases leading-edge education and research
More than 300 people attended the event at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy to see the future of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.
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Graduate Research in Progress (GRIP) 2023
In June, over 150 faculty, staff and students attended Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy’s 2023 GRIP symposium, showcasing the diverse work of our graduate students.
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Check our job board for new employment opportunities! If you would like to post a job for our alumni please contact us at alumni.pharmacy@utoronto.ca
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Educational Opportunities
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Advance your biomanufacturing career with three new U of T micro-credentials
The biomanufacturing industry is expanding and evolving to strengthen Canada’s capacity to work at the front line of scientific discovery. There is a growing need to train and upskill the workforce to operate in specialized Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) facilities that are critical to bringing biomanufacturing products to patients.
Complete one micro-credential to receive a digital badge or complete all three micro-credentials to receive a certificate of completion in Upskilling in Biomanufacturing.
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