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The Women in Pharmacy Leadership (WIPL) Alumni Mentorship Program pairs recent alumni who identify as females with working or retired professionals in their field of interest, to help them move towards their leadership goals. Carla Beaton and Jessica Leavitt (Rx2015) were one of seven mentor and mentee pairs who participated in the 2025-2026 alumni mentorship program.

Dr. Nardine Nakhla, pharmacist and co-founder of MAPflow, reshapes how Canadians access care by helping to modernize pharmacy practice and elevate patient care across the country.

The University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy welcomed its newest cohort of PharmD students, the class of Rx2029, and graduate students on January 5, 2026.

The first offering of PHARM 150: World of Pharmacy - From Drug Discovery to Patient Care, sparks student curiosity in pharmacy and connects them to different pathways.

During her Patient Care Rotations in Northern Ontario, Hailey Granger (Rx2025) stepped outside her comfort zone and built meaningful connections while contributing to community health initiatives with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine

We celebrated the class of Rx2026 and their accomplishments with a special farewell event before they begin their Patient Care Rotations.

Dr. Cindy Yeung (PhD’23) is the 2024 University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy Alumni Achievement Award recipient. She began her PhD journey at the School of Pharmacy with one goal in mind, to build a better world.

The 19th issue of the Nanoscale Advances Journal features art compiled by University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy Mohamed Aborig (PhD’25) for their research, Engineered dual-functional gold nanoparticles enhance radiosensitization in prostate cancer cells: synergistic action of curcumin and gold.

The University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy hosted its annual career fair on November 19, 2025 to bring together and foster important connections between our graduating students and potential employers from a variety of organizations and practice settings.

Obesity is more than a number on a scale – it’s a complex health issue. On November 13, 2025, over 70 attendees, including community members, healthcare providers, faculty staff and students gathered to learn more about the science behind obesity and treatments available.