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The Edith Rowles Simpson Lecture Series was established in 1972 to honour Dr. Simpson for her years of service to families of Saskatchewan through her work at the College of Home Economics and the University of Saskatchewan.

Webinar Event

Food Systems and Nutrition Research Impact

PAS Conference 2024

September 14-15 2024

Bioanalytical Expertise and Training Hub

Working on theoretical knowledge and practical skills

The 22nd International Social Pharmacy Workshop

The conference was held July 7th-11th, 2024 at the Banff Centre

CPERC 2024 award winners

Congratulations to our Canadian Pharmacy Education and Research Conference (CPERC) award winners

College Convocation Award Recipients 2024

Our graduates, recognized for their strong work ethic, resourceful nature and determination, are leading change here at home and around the world.

Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation Funding

Empowering Solutions: SHRF and Partners Invest $2.3M into Innovative Research Solutions to Address Saskatchewan's Health Challenges.

Grant Facilitators Journal Club creators receive 2024 CARA Innovation Award

Canadian Association of Research Administrators

Pharmacy Class of 83' - 40th Reunion

The Pharmacy class of 83' celebrated thier 40th reunion with a tour of the USask Campus

Engaging youth in Type 2 diabetes prevention

A community-led initiative with Cowessess First Nation. The Public Health Agency of Canada in partnership with Impact Canada awards $600,000 to Dr. Hassan Vatanparast

2024 GSA Annual Award GALA winner

The GSA Annual Awards are intended to celebrate graduate students, as well as honor faculty that have generously supported graduate students in research, scholarly and artistic pursuits.

2024 Life & Health Sciences Research Expo

Acknowledging exemplary research and learning at the University of Saskatchewan

Asian Heritage Month 2024

Recognizing the wide-ranging contributions and accomplishments of Asian-identifying students, staff and faculty members

Introducing the new Master of Clinical Pharmacy program in Psychiatry

Focused on independent clinical practice, leadership roles, teaching, and mentoring roles

Seed Fund grant awarded to Dr. Kelsey Cochrane

Research study to determine the effectiveness of prenatal milk expression kits improve breastfeeding rates

USask Chronic Pain Clinic secures $1.36M annual funding boost

Milestone Achievement for the USask Chronic Pain Clinic and the University of Saskatchewan's College of Pharmacy and Nutrition.

Advanced Prescribing Certificate Announcement

$137,000 for Pharmacist Scope of Practice Expansion at the University of Saskatchewan

Mitakye Owasin Award 2024

Congratulations to Calista Fendelet citizen of the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan

USask research team awarded $900,000 to study effects of milk and yogurt consumption on health

An interdisciplinary University of Saskatchewan (USask) research collaboration may provide a basis for developing targeted health initiatives for Canadians and advancing knowledge on potential disease prevention strategies

SK Agriculture Funding $209,000

Congratulations to Dr. Randy Purves (PhD)

Academic Awards Ceremony 2024

The Academic Awards Ceremony is held on a yearly basis to recognize the academic and professional excellence of students

Pharmacy Practice + Business Public Protector Award Winner

Congratulations to Aaron LaBorde

Nourishing minds through research: The future of dietetics

Dr. Jessica Lieffers (PhD) leads NUTRITION 230 through the FYRE initiative at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).

Nutrition Month 2024

Dietitians work across all areas of food and nutrition to address the nutritional needs and challenges of the many varied and unique communities they serve

Pharmacy Appreciation Month 2024

From coast to coast to coast, pharmacy professionals are being empowered to practise to the full extent of their education, helping them care for their patients with fewer barriers.

Dr. Kyle Wilby Director of the College of Pharmacy at Dalhousie University

Congratulations Dr. Kyle Wilby for his acceptance of the position of Director, College of Pharmacy/Assistant Dean, Faculty of Health, for a term commencing from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029.

Dr. Hassan Vatanparast Career Achievement Award

Recipient of 2023 Career Achievement Award drives health improvement and empowers communities

Dr. Robert Laprairie SHRF Impact award

This award was presented to a researcher who received a SHRF Establishment Grant in 2018-19

Professional Development Week

The four-day summit of talks sequentially hosted by CAPSI national this year, hosted by the University of Toronto in January 2024

USask-PDW Indigenous Pharmacy Student Award

Congratulations Sasha Merasty. Our 4th year College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan student was a recipient of the USask-PDW Indigenous Pharmacy Student Award.

medSask Gaining Nationwide Reach

See what director Charity Evans and associate director Danielle Larocque have to say about medSask.

Student Keely Shaw wins a Silver Medal

Parapan American games in Chile

Our Food is our Future

A 20-part series that explores food as medicine and the wellness of our communities with an Indigenous perspective.

Alumna Feature - Amanda Geradts

This week, we are also featuring one of our College’s own alumna, Amanda Geradts! We asked Amanda to tell us a little bit about herself and her role at the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Center, and here is what she had to say:

Kindness Calendar initiative

The EL Office in partnership with Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Center (SFBLC)

White Coat Ceremony 2023

1150, E-Wing Health Sciences Building

IPPC Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship

Congratulations Sasha Merasty. Our 4th year College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan student was a recipient of the IPPC Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship.

Antoine A. Noujaim Award of Excellence

Congratulations to Iulia Spataru, PhD student in the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition

Dietitians of Canada National Conference 2023 in Montreal

Last week, current students, recent alumni, along with Jessica Lieffers, and our practicum coordinators (Ester Kang, Martina Richmond) attended the Dietitians of Canada National Conference 2023 in Montreal

President's Staff Excellence Award 2023

Congratulation Marlys Lebras. Recipient of the President's Staff Excellence Award 2023

Provost's College Award for Outstanding Teaching 2023

Congratulation Courtney Charles. Recipient of the Provost's College Award for Outstanding Teaching 2023

30th Annual Life & Health Sciences Research Expo

Congratulations to all the award winners at the 30th Annual Life & Health Sciences Research Expo

Mitakye Owasin Award 2023

Congratulations to Emma Marie Werezak Third year PharmD student

2023 Nutrition Year 3 Celebration and Send-off

This event marks the completion of the academic component at the University and the transition to the practicum component with the Health Authority for Year 3 Students.

Nutrition 330 and 430 Student Project Showcase

GD50 Atrium, Health Sciences Building

Academic Awards Ceremony 2023

Mar 19 2023

30th Annual Life & Health Sciences Research Expo Awards

Congratulations to Dr. Hassan Vatanparast and Mojtaba Shafiee.

MoU signed with Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University of Saskatchewan and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu aims to facilitate greater academic collaboration between the two institutions.

Dr. Evans appointed Associate Dean, Academic

Congratulations to Dr. Charity Evans who was appointed Associate Dean, Academic as of July 1, 2022.

New scholarship: Mitakye Owasin Award in Pharmacy

The college is happy to announce the creation of its first scholarship for Indigenous students.

Dennis Gorecki Wins USP Beal Award for Distinguished Volunteer Service

Rockville, MD, May 25, 2022 – U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) today announced that Dennis Gorecki, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy and former Dean at the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon, Canada), has been named the recipient of USP’s Beal Award for Distinguished Volunteer Service.

Three college staff received university awards

Our university community recognizes the outstanding contributions of our 2022 USask Staff and Faculty Awards recipients – individuals who exemplify USask's commitment to be the university the world needs.

New USask-led training program to improve care for people with substance use disorders

Individuals struggling with substance use disorders will now have greater access to improved care, thanks to a new training program for health care professionals. The provincial government has provided $255,000 in 2021-22 for the program, which aligns with their commitment to reduce the misuse of prescribed opioids.

Pharmacy instructors receive USSU awards

Congratulations to Courtney Charles and Terry Damm who received 2021-22 University of Saskatchewan Students' Union (USSU) Teaching Excellence Awards.

Q&A: USask dietitian shares tips to reduce food waste

One way to tackle rising food costs and to eat more sustainably is to reduce food waste.

College participates in truth and reconciliation

The first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada took place on Thursday, September 30, and earlier in the year, the University of Saskatchewan decided to acknowledge this important day by supporting time for reflection and learning for the campus community. The intention was to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools and the resilience of survivors.

MAC iOPS receives CSHP patient care award

The Medication Assessment Centre Interprofessional Opioid Pain Service (MAC iOPS) received the Excellence in Pharmacy Practice – Patient Care Award from the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP). The award was accepted virtually at CSHP’s Together Conference 2022 on Sunday, February 6.

USask announces new Food and Nutrition degree

A new undergraduate degree program at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) will fill a growing need for interdisciplinary training in both food science and nutrition.

Wearing a surgical face mask as protection from COVID-19 does not affect performance of youth hockey players: USask study

A University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team has found that wearing face masks to protect against COVID-19 during play does not affect the sport performance of youth hockey players aged 9-14. Parents of a hockey player under the age of 12 can rest assured that their child can be protected from COVID-19 while still playing at their best.

Participants needed - Knowledge and attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination: A survey of breast cancer patients and survivors

Dr. Lesley Moisey, and her co-principal investigator Dr. Soo Kim from the College of Medicine, School of Rehabilitation Science, are currently recruiting participants for a survey of breast cancer patients and survivors for a survey.

New journal article: Pharmacist-led strategy to address the opioid crisis: The Medication Assessment Centre Interprofessional Opioid Pain Service

In an effort to provide better access to interprofessional chronic pain management, the Medication Assessment Centre (MAC) has recently launched the Medication Assessment Centre Interprofessional Opioid Pain Service (MAC iOPS), using an innovative, pharmacist-led, interprofessional approach.

USask researcher and Paralympian seeks plant-based solution to iron deficiency

A new breed of field peas may lead to the development of an effective ‘food-first’ iron supplement.

Memphis Long – Being SURE of Your Abilities

"I loved spending the summer learning about new topics and it allowed for networking with other students and professors that would otherwise not be as accessible.”

Pharmacy student Kennedy Brown named to the U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian list

Congratulations to all the students who were named to the U SPORTS Academic All-Canadians list for the 2020-21 season.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Thursday, September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Although there will be no classes that day, we encourage all faculty, staff, and students to take time on September 30 to participate in activities and to reflect upon the meaning of this day.

Drs. El-Aneed, Bandy take on assistant dean roles

Congratulations to Drs. Anas El-Aneed and Brian Bandy who assumed the roles of Assistant Dean, Division of Pharmacy and Assistant Dean, Division of Nutrition and Dietetics, as of July 1, 2021.

Standing Together in Grief and Committing to the Work Ahead

President’s statement on the Cowessess First Nation tragedy.

2021 University Staff Excellence Awards Winner: Carrie Verishagen

The University Staff Excellence Award recognizes staff members who have achieved excellence while demonstrating dedication and commitment to the university’s Mission, Vision and Values and support of the University Plan 2025. In 2021, the program gave special recognition to those individuals who made exceptional contributions through the unexpected challenges of the pandemic, enabling the university to succeed through these extraordinary times.

Class of 2021 graduating student awards

Each year, awards are presented to our graduating students at the spring convocation ceremony and other events throughout the day. While we were unable to celebrate in person this year, our new graduates received the following awards in June.

Passion for nutrition drives future dietitian

For Ken M., a passion for nutrition has led to a four-year professional and personal journey that has been transformative.

USask researcher works on project aimed at seeing adolescents flourish, awarded Templeton Foundation funding

Dr. Carol Henry (PhD) of the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is the lead researcher of an international team awarded $100,000 from the Templeton World Charity Foundation for work aimed at seeing young women on two continents thrive.

Dr. Derek Jorgenson receives USSU award

Congratulations to Dr. Derek Jorgenson who received a 2020-21 University of Saskatchewan Students' Union (USSU) Teaching Excellence Award.

Canadian universities, professional associations, businesses licensing use of USask-developed pharmacy resource

A clinical resource for pharmacists first developed at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) nearly 10 years ago is finally getting its due.

Halpape receives Provost's College Award for Outstanding Teaching

Congratulations to Dr. Katelyn Halpape on receiving the 2021 Provost's College Award for Outstanding Teaching for the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition.

Nearly 150 USask pharmacy students to help with COVID-19 vaccine roll-out

Student volunteers from the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Pharmacy and Nutrition (CoPN) have signed up in droves to help deliver COVID-19 vaccines during Phase 2 of the provincial immunization plan.

USask awarded $3.2M towards first-in-Canada engineering biology centre for ag innovation

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) will invest $3.2 million in a unique biomanufacturing facility at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) that will use cutting-edge “engineering biology” technologies to accelerate agri-food innovation and help address food security needs.

Pulses prove to be a recipe for heart-healthy success

Take one part pandemic, add one part food guide recommendations to consume more meat substitutes, season with years of nutrition research with athletes to improve their metabolism and performance, and voila, you’ve got an online cookbook with 50 tasty legume-based recipes.

Indigenous Student Achievement Awards: Lauren Thompson

Congratulations to nutrition student Lauren Thompson on receiving the Academic Excellence Award for the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition at the Indigenous Student Achievement Awards on Thursday, February 4.

USask awarded $650K to work with First Nations and Métis communities to address the impacts of COVID-19

SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has been named one of the 15 winners of the North American 2020 TD Ready Challenge presented by TD Bank Group.

USask study finds COVID isolation worsens student diets, inactivity, and alcohol intake

SASKATOON – A University of Saskatchewan (USask) study has found that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant worsening of already poor dietary habits, low activity levels, sedentary behaviour, and high alcohol consumption among university students.

Stretching more effective than walking to lower high blood pressure: USask study

A new University of Saskatchewan (USask) study has found that stretching is superior to brisk walking for reducing blood pressure in people with high blood pressure or who are at risk of developing elevated levels.

Wilson, Dadachova honoured as Distinguished Researchers

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is honouring radiopharmacist Dr. Ekaterina Dadachova (PhD) and Indigenous educator Dr. Alex Wilson (EdD)—both internationally recognized for their groundbreaking research and scholarship—as Distinguished Researchers for 2020.

USask launches first study on effects of smoked cannabis on brain development

University of Saskatchewan (USask) pharmacologist Robert Laprairie will use a Brain Canada research grant to determine how a mother’s use of cannabis during pregnancy affects the brain of the developing fetus she’s carrying.