The Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines have fueled both hope and falsehood. Here, professor Kelly Grindrod debunks the most common myths she and her colleagues have heard about the new COVID-19 protection.
Myth: mRNA vaccines change a person’s DNA:
On February 1, 2021, Professor Shawn Wettig will begin his two-year tenure as the Assistant Vice-President, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs.
George Daskalakis’ business idea RxHx presents a new way to view medication histories.
The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are being administered across Canada to priority groups.
We spoke to pharmacist and drug expert professor Kelly Grindrod to answer some commonly asked questions about getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
How long do the vaccines protect against COVID-19?
This month, Andrea Edginton (BSc and PhD, University of Guelph) begins her term as Hallman Director of the School of Pharmacy.
Urooj Advani, Rx2020, shares experiences from her rotation in Sioux Lookout
Over 100 people from across Canada joined Waterloo Pharmacy to celebrate Dr. David Edwards nine years as Hallman Director. Attendees of the virtual event ranged from faculty, staff and colleagues at the University of Waterloo, to students, alumni and members of the pharmacy community from the east to west coast.
The KW Legacy Leaders group supports awards at the School of Pharmacy and other academic institutions across Canada. Above: Vince Denomme, Will Schill, Maria Anton (pharmacy student award recipient), Cathy Schill and Mike Denomme. Photo taken in 2019.
Giving Tuesday is a global philanthropic event, and today the University of Waterloo is raising funds for numerous initiatives. At Waterloo Pharmacy, Hallman Director David Edwards is personally matching donations to the Women in Pharmacy Leadership fund, up to a maximum of $5,000.
The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology recognizes 16 research leaders across campus. This year’s recipients include Emmanuel Ho (left) and Shawn Wettig (right)