In the latest Faces of #PharmSci: Postdoctoral Fellow Idorenyin Asuquo IWE, working with Associate Professor Keith Pardee, is making fundamental discoveries in CRISPR technology to advance next-generation diagnostics and improve disease detection: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...

Faces of PharmSci: Idorenyin Asuquo IWE

Postdoctoral Fellow Idorenyin Asuquo Iwe, working with Associate Professor Keith Pardee, is making fundamental discoveries in CRISPR technology to advance next-generation diagnostics and improve disea...

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Congratulations to Professor Raymond Reilly on an extraordinary decade of leadership as founding director of the Centre for Pharmaceutical Oncology (CPO) at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, @utoronto.ca. Read more: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...

Raymond Reilly reflects on a decade of leadership at Centre for Pharmaceutical Oncology

As director of the Centre for Pharmaceutical Oncology, Raymond Reilly has contributed to growth and collaboration within cancer research community.

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New research from the @odprn.bsky.social, co-authored by Prof. Tara Gomes, found that while opioid toxicity affects workers across every sector, those in construction and trades experienced the highest rates of opioid toxicity deaths between 2018 and 2024: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...

Rates of opioid toxicity deaths highest among construction and trades workers, study finds

New report led by Professor (status) Tara Gomes highlights opioid toxicity deaths among Ontario workers, identifying specific sectors suffering the most.

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Karen Cameron and Ivy Lam are embedding environmental sustainability throughout the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy's three-year #PharmD curriculum, informed in part by the Faculty's first @phreportcard.bsky.social: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...

Bringing planetary health into pharmacy education

While developing three-year PharmD curriculum, Karen Cameron and Ivy Lam focus on embedding environmental sustainability across the curriculum.

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Software developed at the @utoronto.ca predicted a global shortage of a critical cancer drug months in advance, giving purchasers time to plan ahead and helping minimize the impact on patients: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...

Pharmacy-developed software gave early warning of critical cancer drug shortage

MaaTRx, developed by Mina Tadrous and Shanzeh Chaudhry, showcases importance of dynamic prediction tools that detect changing real-world conditions.

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Congrats to Romina Sardari whose award-winning project completed through the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy's Pharmaceutical Industry Residency Program led to the development of an AI-powered regulatory affairs tool that is now being adapted for broader use: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...

Industry resident applies interests in technology and AI to develop proof-of-concept regulatory affairs tool

Romina Sardari’s residency highlighted breadth of opportunities to apply clinical and scientific skills in pharmaceutical industry.

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Four years after their epic 2022 semi-final, Morocco and France meet again—this time for a spot in the final four. 🏆 Catch the match live on #UofT's Front Campus this Thursday, July 9 at 4:00 p.m. Bring your friends and cheer on your team! #UTogether ⚽️ uoft.me/uoft-soccer

An AI-powered platform developed at #UofT Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy is helping hospitals anticipate medication shortages before they happen. Read CTV News' feature on this made-in-Canada innovation and how it's helping transform the response to drug shortages: www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/art...

This new AI platform will tell your pharmacist when your meds are running low

For hospitals, a chemotherapy drug shortage can mean an impossible scramble of tough choices: find more supply, delay treatments or switch a patient to another regimen. This time, the warning came bef...

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On June 25, our annual Education Development Day highlighted how our faculty members are reflecting on curriculum innovation, exploring evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning, and shaping the future of pharmacy education: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...

Advancing pharmacy education through reflection and innovation

Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy educators share insights, reflect on curriculum innovation, and explore the science of learning at Education Development Day.

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On-site biomanufacturing platform enables lab research, diagnostics — anywhere #UofT ➡️ uoft.me/cw1

From research presentations and poster sessions to entrepreneurship panels and industry insights, GRIP 2026 showcased how emerging technologies and innovative thinking are helping advance pharmaceutical sciences, drug development, and patient care: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...

Graduate researchers showcase innovation and entrepreneurship at GRIP 2026

The annual student-led symposium brought together attendees to showcase graduate research, hear from industry and alumni speakers, and explore the role of innovation and future technologies in advanci...

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As convocation speaker, Dimitris Polygenis, #UofT Pharmacy alum and president of McKesson Canada, encouraged graduates to embrace unexpected opportunities and remain open to where their careers may lead. Read more: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc... #UofTGrad26

Convocation speaker Dimitris Polygenis encourages graduates to embrace unexpected opportunities

McKesson Canada president and U of T pharmacy alum shared how pharmacists can apply learnings and values across the profession.

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Published in Nature Biotechnology, Assistant Professor Bowen Li and his research team introduced MOLEA, a multi-objective AI platform designed to engineer more selective lipid nanoparticles for mRNA delivery. Read more: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...

New multi-objective AI platform advances targeted delivery of mRNA therapies

Tool developed in Bowen Li’s lab designs lipid nanoparticles that are delivered to specific cartilage cells and not taken up by liver, minimizing off-target effects.

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In the Canadian Cancer Society's Eldorado Gold Daffodil Moment, Prof. Raymond Reilly shares his research on the use of gold nanoparticles to improve cancer treatment alongside the story of triple-negative breast cancer survivor and @utoronto.ca Pharmacy alumna, Ruth Ackerman: youtu.be/4mhyinDsMHI

How Dr Reilly Is Using Gold Nanoparticles To Improve Cancer Treatment

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Associate Professor Keith Pardee joined CBC/Radio-Canada Yukon Morning to discuss how on-site biomanufacturing could improve access to research tools and support innovation and education in remote communities, including the Yukon. Listen: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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Associate Professor Mina Tadrous co-authored a new viewpoint in JAMA Internal Medicine examining how Canada’s early approval of generic semaglutide could inform drug competition and policy in the United States. Read more: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Early Generic Semaglutide in Canada

This Viewpoint explores the emergence of generic versions of semaglutide in Canada and the implications for US patients.

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Inspired by his family's experience, PhD graduate Shenthuraan Tharmarajah dedicated his research to improving pregnancy outcomes for people with rheumatic conditions. Read more: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc... #UofTGrad26

PharmSci graduate’s research provides evidence to guide maternal health care

Shenthuraan Tharmarajah’s family experience inspired his research to improve pregnancy outcomes for people with rheumatic conditions.

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From student government and athletics to experiential rotations across health care, research, and industry, Julia Ioannou took every opportunity to challenge herself, build confidence and discover her future in pharmacy. Read more: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc... #UofTGrad26

2T6 valedictorian Julia Ioannou reflects on personal and professional growth during PharmD program

From athletics to student government, Julia Ioannou took on leadership roles and helped enhance student life at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy.

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As they graduate from the #PharmD program this spring, Sydney Schroeder and Preston Chan are reflecting on four years of learning, leadership and patient care at the @utoronto.ca's Discovery Pharmacy. Read more: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc... #UofTGrad26

Discovery Pharmacy helps students see full potential of pharmacy practice

Sydney Schroeder and Preston Chan reflect on their experiences at Discovery Pharmacy throughout their PharmD degree.

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Clinical Trials Ontario spoke with Assistant Professor Jaris Swidrovich about their research, lived experiences, and the importance of creating safe and inclusive spaces in research and health care. Read the conversation via #TalkClinicalTrials: ctontario.ca/bringing-you...

Bringing Your Whole Self to Research - Clinical Trials Ontario

To acknowledge that June is Pride Month and that June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, this #TalkClinicalTrials blog is a ‘conversation’ with Dr. Jaris Swidrovich, Assistant Professor in the Les...

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As she graduates with a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences this spring, Quinn Pauli is helping uncover the biological processes behind one of the brain's most important functions: forgetting. Read more: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc... #UofTGrad26

New research explores the biology of forgetting

PhD graduate Quinn Pauli examines how connections between neurons change during learning and forgetting.

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From mountaintops in the Yukon to remote communities around the world, research from the Pardee Lab at U of T Pharmacy is helping make biotechnology more accessible. 🌍🧪 🎬 Watch to learn more ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g0d...

Researchers develop accessible biotech platform for labs worldwide

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As Ontario expands pharmacists’ scope of practice this July, Associate Dean, Academic Jamie Kellar says the change is about improving timely access to care while making better use of the health workforce. Read more on Medscape: www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

Ontario Opts to Expand Pharmacists’ Scope of Practice

Patients in the province will be able to seek care at pharmacies for conditions like head lice, nasal congestion, dry eye, and ringworm.

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In a recent interview with CBC, Assistant Prof. Jennifer Lake discusses what lower-cost versions could mean for access, how generic medications are approved in Canada and why patients should speak with a health care provider or pharmacist before starting treatment: www.cbc.ca/player/play/... (24:27)

Hanomansing Tonight May 20, 2026

The latest breaking and developing news from across Canada, live from Vancouver.

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In a recent @chatelainemag.bsky.social article, Carolyn Cummins, associate professor, explains why cortisol plays an essential role in the body’s stress response and why interpreting at-home test results may be more complex than they appear: chatelaine.com/health/at-ho...

Should You Take An At-Home Cortisol Test? - Chatelaine

We asked an expert whether they're accurate—and what to do with the information they provide.

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On April 29, we celebrated the launch of the Toronto Centre for Real World Evidence (T-RWE). Led by director Mina Tadrous, the centre will advance the use of real-world evidence to support decision-making for drugs and health technologies across the health care system: www.trwe.pharmacy.utoronto.ca

Launch of the Toronto Centre for Real World Evidence (T-RWE)

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We are proud to recognize McKesson Canada as the recipient of our Corporate Partnership Award, celebrating their longstanding support of student awards, research and academic initiatives. Read more: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...

McKesson Canada receives Corporate Partnership Award from Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy

McKesson Canada has been recognized for its longstanding support of student awards, research and academic initiatives.

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We are proud to recognize GreenShield as the 2025 recipient of our Corporate Partnership Service Award, celebrating their longstanding commitment to student training, experiential learning and research. Read more: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...

GreenShield receives Corporate Partnership Service Award from Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy

GreenShield has been recognized for its longstanding support of student training, experiential learning and research.

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Congrats to Assistant Prof. Bowen Li on receiving a 2025–26 Connaught Innovation Award! 👏 One of 14 #UofT researchers recognized, his work explores new approaches to treating genetic disorders, helping to advance innovative gene-based therapies with real-world impact: www.utoronto.ca/celebrates/1...

14 U of T researchers receive Connaught Innovation Awards

Fourteen researchers at the University of Toronto are receiving 2025-26

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We were pleased to welcome Sylvia Jones, Ontario’s Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, to the Discovery Pharmacy for an announcement on expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice in Ontario. Read more: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...

Minister of Health announces pharmacist care expansion in Ontario during visit to Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy

New measures will enable pharmacists to deliver more vaccines and treat additional common ailments, improving access to care across Ontario.

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