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Nutrition Year 3 Celebration and Send off

The College of Pharmacy and Nutrition

Focus on World Health Day

USask researchers are examining the benefits of donor breast milk for HIV-exposed infants

Nutrition 330 AND 430 Student Project Showcase 2025

The College of Pharmacy and Nutrition

Mitakye Owasin Award 2025

Recipient Kirsten Robison. College of Pharmacy and Nutrition. University of Saskatchewan.

Indigenous Achievement Week (IAW)

This event that celebrates Métis, First Nations and Inuit students, staff, faculty and alumni’s successes

Nutrition Month at USask: Nourish to Flourish

The Dietitians of Canada Nutrition Month campaign is held each March to promote the importance of healthy eating and the role of dietitians in improving the health and well-being of Canadians.

Pharmacy Appreciation Month is the annual national campaign that shines a spotlight on the pharmacy profession in Canada. Celebrated each March, PAM is a time to highlight the growing role pharmacy professionals play in our health-care system and thank them for their extraordinary efforts.

Carol Henry: Black History Month Spotlight

Black History Month at the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition at the University of Saskatchewan honours the legacy and contributions of members of the university’s Black community. It is a time to listen to and learn about the accomplishments and lived experiences of the Black community. Join us every February for activities and learning opportunities about Black History Month.

Rita Nabonwe: Black History Month Spotlight

Omozojie Paul Aigbogun: Black History Month Spotlight

Chidimma Umeaghadi: Black History Month Spotlight

George Gachumi: Black History Month Spotlight

Pharmacist Expanded Scope of Practice

Saskatchewan launches pharmacist strep throat testing, ear infection assessments

CoPN Research Symposium

Webinar Event

Food Systems, Resilience, and Nutrition Impact : Research into Action Series

Professional Development Week (PDW)

Hosted in Halifax by Dalhousie University

The Pre-Dietetics Club Meeting

CoPN Holiday Party 2024

Thank you to all the Staff and Faculty that attended the CoPN Holiday party 2024

CoPN Alumnus makes waves from Canada all the way across the pond

Venessa Liang crafts edible artwork as @FoodiePharmBabe

Students sweep Bilokreli poster presentation awards

2024 Dementia Summit, November 26th & 27th 2024

Huskie Women's Basketball History

Gage Grassick, recording the first-ever regular season triple-double

Ekaterina Dadachova, Ph.D., awarded $200,000 Research Grant

Project Cure CRC Awards - Research Funding

RxFiles Team Award Winners

Canadian Society of Healthcare-Systems Pharmacy Saskatchewan Branch Awards night

White Coat Ceremony 2024

1150, E-Wing Health Sciences Building

U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian status

Celebrating the academic achievements of our Huskie student-athletes

Winter 2025 Book Club - Structures of Indifference

We are excited to announce that the Winter 2025 Book Club will feature Structures of Indifference by Mary Jane Logan McCallum and Adele Perry.

Admissions Information

Doctor of Pharmacy Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

Home Economics 81-86 Reunion

Home Economics Reunion in conjunction with Homecoming Weekend was a success

Harris’ Hope Foundation Teddy Bear Bash

September 29, 2024

Simpson Lecture 2024

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.