The University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy hosted its third Speed Networking Night to bring together our third-year class and pharmacy alumni for invaluable mentorship, career advising and real-world insights.
Michael Collins (Rx2011) is the 2025 University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy Alumni Achievement Award recipient. This award recognizes and celebrates pharmacy alumni who impact the health and wellbeing of society through professional work and/or public service contribution.
Jackie Diebold (Rx2014) spearheads outpatient oncology clinic for patients undergoing cancer treatment at Waterloo Regional Health Network.
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. 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.
Sarah Fallis (Rx2023) and Sunnybrook Health Science Centre team deliver compassionate care to those who have served in the Canadian military.
After five years of working as a research scientist in the pharmaceutical industry, Rahul Karuturi (PhD’25) wanted to expand his scientific horizons. He reflects on his PhD journey at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy.
Anthony Amadio (Rx2011) and Mike Collins (Rx2011), WRHN residency co-ordinators have developed the newly established pharmacy residency program to provide pharmacy residents with training opportunities in hospitals to increase leadership, management, research, teaching and distribution skills. The formal partnership with the Waterloo Pharmacy will provide potential opportunities for the residents to conduct research with faculty members, manage PharmD co-op students and deliver academic lectures to future pharmacists.
Mattawa Hospital and Mattawa Pharmacy, owned by Sarah Blythe (Rx2017) respond to emergency crisis at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park.
In a time when accessible healthcare is more critical than ever, especially in Northern communities where medical resources are scarce, University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy alumni are tackling this challenge with innovative ideas.