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Dr. Alina Rashid (HBSc, BScPhm, PharmD, ACPR, RPh) is the Lead Oncology Pharmacist at William Osler Health System. She is also the mother of two children.

Where they’re working

“Lots of students in pharmacy school knew what they wanted to do after they graduated,” says Alina. “I had no idea – but I was fortunate enough to get a residency at Hamilton Health Sciences which allowed me to explore various hospital specialities.”

Seven Waterloo Science research projects received a financial boost thanks to provincial research funding announced on at the University of Waterloo on Thursday June 18.

A new study reveals a connection between poverty and opioid-related hospitalization, emergency department visits and deaths in Canada. From 2000 to 2017, Canada's poorest residents were 3.8 times more likely to die of opioid-related causes than Canada's richest residents. 

The Excellence in Pharmacy Teaching Award is given annually to recognize instructors who have demonstrated high quality teaching and a commitment to excellence in education. This year’s recipient Robin Andrade is the perfect embodiment of these traits.

Paul Malik (PhD 2021, PharmD 2016, BSc 2016) recognized for PhD thesis in the field of pediatric pharmacokinetics. Paul is on the right pictured with Lokesh Narsineni, a previous Pearson medal award winner.

By Brent Choi and Hassin Saleh, Rx2023/24s

The Start of a New Pharmacy Practice

The pandemic was one of the most impactful events of the 21st century, impacting how people live their daily lives. Health care was no different, with patients and health-care professionals alike navigating a new world of virtual interactions and clinical care.

A new University of Waterloo study shows that current Hepatitis B vaccination, screening, and treatment strategies in Ontario will leave the province well short of its goal to reduce preventable infections that afflict 1,000 Ontarians annually.

What medical uses does cannabis have?

It’s a question being asked in countries around the world where cannabis use has been legalized. Cannabis has links to numerous medical applications, but the psychoactive effects and light-headedness that tend to come with cannabis limit its applications for medical purposes.

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine has become a contentious issue across Canada. Led by Dr. Feng Chang, Reaching Rural is a project supported by the Gateway Centre for Excellence in Rural Health.

Two recipients of the Darabian award share how their extracurricular activities have changed them for the better.