Wajd Alkabbani is exploring the intersection of type 2 diabetes and dementia
Wajd Alkabbani’s education journey has led her across continents and provinces. Trained as a pharmacist in Kuwait University, Alkabbani was drawn to research early on in her career.
Explore what we’ve done so far and where we hope to go next. Illustration by Luke Swinson, a visual artist with Anishinaabe roots from Kitchener, Ontario. Learn more about Luke's vision for this piece by reading his artist's statement.
On Sept 25, Waterloo Pharmacy held its sixth CE Saturday, an event that brings grads together for a morning of professional development. This was the second iteration of CE Saturday held virtually, and it brought together alumni from cities across Ontario. The event was sponsored by MNP.
“The School is so proud of our alumni and their commitment to and impact on the health of their communities,” said Andrea Edginton, Hallman Director, at the event.
Hundreds of pharmacists across Canada support our students as co-op supervisors and preceptors. They impact career paths and help our students realize what’s possible in the world of pharmacy. Each year, the School recognizes exceptional mentors with two awards.
Farzan (middle), Anthony Miller (second from the left) and the pharmacy team, including co-op students.
Janet (middle) with award winners Alanna (left) and Alex (right)
Remembering the leadership and support of Janet McDougall
Two students share thoughts on an event featuring Indigenous speakers from various health-care professions
This summer, the Community Action Now student club hosted the event Interprofessional Approach to Addictions Treatment in the Indigenous Population. This unique event featured three Indigenous speakers from across Ontario:
In late February, the Region needed a vaccine clinic to serve downtown Kitchener. Joe Lee and the Centre for Family Medicine (CFFM) stepped forward. When it came to finding an appropriate location, CFFM asked their neighbour, the School of Pharmacy.
This article was written by Donnie Edwards, Niagara Regional Clinical Coordinator, and Nicole Gwiazdowicz, pharmacy student
Teamwork – that’s the secret to running a COVID-19 vaccine clinic. Ask anyone who volunteered and worked at the Health Sciences Campus COVID-19 vaccine, the downtown Kitchener clinic run by the Centre for Family Medicine and hosted in the School of Pharmacy. The clinic, which operated from March 15 to August 13, 2021, ran on a legion of staff and volunteers from all walks of life, and their positivity and hard work led to many describing the location as “the happiest place on earth.”