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Waterloo Pharmacy welcomed back the class of 2016 for their 10-year anniversary.

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Keith Miller (BScPhm’11, PharmD’16) helps patients receiving hemodialysis at Waterloo Regional Health Network manage complex medication regimens and navigate the challenges of living with end-stage renal disease. As a pharmacist in the Waterloo Wellington Regional Renal Program, he works closely with patients to ensure their treatments are safe, effective and tailored to their individual goals of care.

Thao Dao (Rx2023) is the recipient of the 2026 BC Pharmacy Association Award of Excellence: New Practitioner Award, recognized for her young leadership and commitment to equitable, patient-centred care.

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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.

On January 7-11, 2026, 21 Waterloo delegates attended Professional Development Week (PDW), an annual pharmacy student run conference in partnership with the Canadian Association of Pharmacy Students and Interns (CAPSI), exclusive to CAPSI members. Read more about this years winners!

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.

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Welcome back class of 2016

Transforming care for dialysis patients

Thao Dao recognized as BCPhA’s 2026 New Practitioner Award recipient

Speed Networking Night 2026 brings together students and alumni

Michael Collins receives 2025 School of Pharmacy Alumni Achievement Award

Celebrating Waterloo Pharmacy national student award winners at Professional Development Week

Improving access to cancer care

Building confidence through mentorship: Jessica Leavitt and Carla Beaton

Building a better world through research

Caring for Canadian Veterans