Andrea Edginton (BSc and PhD, University of Guelph) has been named the next Hallman Director of the School of Pharmacy. Professor Edginton is a globally recognized leader in physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling and simulation, specializing in dose-exposure extrapolation to special populations.
Since 2009, Professor Nardine Nakhla has inspired students as a key member of the School of Pharmacy’s professional practice team, providing experienced-based lectures and lessons in clinical pharmacy. The Excellence in Science Teaching Award recognizes her exceptional educational delivery, innovative methodology and enthusiasm for teaching.
It was mid-March when Narsineni first heard that the University of Waterloo was transitioning courses online to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 on campus.
Researchers at the University of Waterloo are developing a DNA-based vaccine that can be delivered through a nasal spray.
The vaccine will work by using engineered bacteriophage, a process that will allow the vaccine to stimulate an immune response in the nasal cavity and target tissues in the lower respiratory tract.
Above: Sam Shortall and Professor Shawn Wettig in the lab. The Wettig lab collaborated with researchers at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia on the featured article
In March, Alicia Dakins and Mara Faggioni were recognized with the TEVA Professional Practice Award. This award honours two third-year students who have shown a high level of professional behaviour both inside and outside the classroom and have a record of academic excellence.
IPE Day is an annual interprofessional education event co-hosted by University of Waterloo and Western University.
Twenty-nine University of Waterloo researchers will receive $3.4 million from the provincial government to further research innovation in Ontario. Pharmacy Prof. Emmanuel Ho is one of the recipients, and the funding will support his research into developing new methods of stopping HIV transmission. Ho describes the work in the following:
Supported by the Ontario Pharmacists Association, the OPA Cup pits Ontario’s two pharmacy schools against each other in a hockey game.
This year the University of Toronto emerged victorious with a final score of 3-1. Waterloo Pharmacy’s goal was scored by Bradley Grightmire who was also recognized with this year’s Most Valuable Player Award.
Pharmacy and Recreation and Leisure professors partner to improve rural health in southwestern Ontario