College News - Archive 2016
Nutrition Cornerstone Fund boosted by student fundraising drive
The college’s Nutrition Cornerstone Fund received a $7,672 boost this year thanks to a fundraising drive spearheaded by the nutrition students who sit on the fund committee.
Staff spotlight: Gen Clark
Gen Clark is the college’s research facilitator. As a research development professional, she works closely with researchers to help them achieve funding success.
Fedoruk Centre for Nuclear Innovation Chair in Radiopharmacy
Dr. Ekaterina (Kate) Dadachova joined the University of Saskatchewan as a professor of pharmacy in the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition and as the Fedoruk Centre for Nuclear Innov...
Two of three MS national wellness research grants awarded to U of S
SASKATOON, SK. Through a new grant competition from the MS Society of Canada and its affiliated MS Scientific Research Foundation, two University of Saskatchewan multiple sclerosi...
Nutrition program receives full accreditation
The following statement was issued by Dean Kishor Wasan to the college on Wednesday, October 19:
Dr. Shevchuk, colleagues win collaborative teaching award
Congratulations to Dr. Yvonne Shevchuk, and her colleagues, on being awarded the 2016 Provost’s Prize for Innovative Practice in Collaborative Teaching and Learning.
Frank and Phyllis Abbott leave legacy gift
On Thursday, September 27, Frank and Phyllis Abbott met with Dean Kishor Wasan in Vancouver to sign the paperwork for the Frank and Phyllis Abbott Legacy Fund at the College of Pha...
U of S team’s caffeine research show promise in fight against Parkinson’s
SASKATOON – A team of researchers from the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) has developed two caffeine-based chemical compounds that show promise in preventing the effects of Pa...
Pharmacy and Nutrition students named to Huskie Athletics All-Academic Team
Congratulations to our students who were named to the Huskie Athletics All-Academic Team for the 2015-16 season.
University of Saskatchewan researchers recognized by the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
SASKATOON—University of Saskatchewan (U of S) researchers in the Colleges of Pharmacy and Nutrition and Medicine have been recognized by the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CA...
Nutrition student wins award in technical writing
Lindsay deBoer awarded the Dr. Elizabeth Feniak Award for Excellence in Technical Writing.
Saskatchewan-GlaxoSmithKline Research Chair in Drug Discovery and Development
The competition is currently open; applications will be reviewed beginning December 1, 2016 and the competition will remain open until the position is filled.
High medication adherence in individuals with MS
Taking medications as prescribed is essential for maintaining optimal health. Yet only 50% of patients with long-term chronic illnesses are estimated to adhere to treatment recomme...
Staff Spotlight: Claire Sutton
Claire joined the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition in September 2010, after moving to Saskatoon from Calgary, where she worked with students at SAIT Polytechnic in the Petroleum E...
Jenna Anderson appointed SPEP Coordinator and Instructor
Congratulations to Jenna Anderson who has been appointed as the Pharmacy Structured Practice Experiences Coordinator and Instructor in the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition. Th...
Nutrition master’s student earns national graduate award
Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarship by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
Dr. Fred Remillard named PAS Pharmacist of the Year
Congratulations to Dr. Fred Remillard who was named Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan Pharmacist of the Year for 2016.
Danielle Larocque appointed CPDPP Associate Director
Congratulations to Danielle Larocque who has been appointed as the first Associate Director of the Continuing Professional Development for Pharmacy Professionals program.
Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship winners
Graduate Students Awarded Scholarships by the College of Graduate Studies and Research
Pharmacy accreditation update
The Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAP), a national organization involving educators and Pharmacists, is responsible for developing and maintaining Canad...
Saniya Alwani wins Master’s Thesis Award (Life Sciences)
Congratulations to Saniya Alwani for being awarded University of Saskatchewan Master's Thesis Award
Dr. Jane Alcorn appointed Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Affairs
Congratulations to Dr. Jane Alcorn who has been appointed Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Affairs in the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition.
Nutrition Research Day 2016
The annual Dietitians of Canada Saskatchewan Research Day was held on Thursday, April 21, in the Health Sciences Building at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S). The day highli...
U of S to introduce new pharmacy curriculum
The University of Saskatchewan will launch a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program in fall 2017 to replace the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy as the first professional degree requir...
Nutrition students receive USSU awards
Congratulations to nutrition students Lauren Kapphahn and Tenielle Koob who received University of Saskatchewan Students' Union (USSU) Experience in Excellence Awards on Sunday, Ap...
Drs. Berenbaum, Swidrovich receive USSU awards
Congratulations to Drs. Shawna Berenbaum and Jaris Swidrovich who received University of Saskatchewan Students' Union (USSU) Experience in Excellence Awards yesterday.
U of S team working on improved cancer treatment
SASKATOON – University of Saskatchewan (U of S) research could yield more effective and less toxic chemotherapy drugs to treat cancer.
Trainee spotlight: AAPS student chapter
The U of S Student Chapter of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) was launched in January 2015 and is the newest AAPS student chapter, joining 96 other stu...
23rd Annual Life and Health Science Research Day award winners
Congratulations to the award winners
Rising to the challenge
A U of S student team recently won top prize at the National Health Care Team Challenge, a Canada-wide case competition for students in the health sciences.
Testing the market
The atrium of the agriculture building was a-buzz last Friday, Feb. 5, as a student-organized farmers’ market offered fresh, local food and handcrafts to the campus community.
Alumnus, former faculty member leaves $285K gift to the college
Dr. J. Gordon Duff bequeathed the generous gift in his estate
MAC wins national patient care award
Patients, students, and healthcare professionals all benefit from medication assessments
U of S first in compounding at PDW
With 35 delegates at the 2016 CAPSI Professional Development week, the University of Saskatchewan had an impressive showing at the national conference.
Dr. Henry, graduate students profiled in Young Innovators series
The Star Phoenix Young Innovators series appeared on Tuesday, December 29
PharmaZzz helps pharmacists help patients with insomnia
Dr. Fred Rémillard and his colleagues, Loren Regier (RxFiles), Karen Jensen (medSask), and Pharmacy student Janelle Trifa, have developed PharmaZzz©, a non-medication therapy offer...