A University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team has received more than $1.2 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to advance the development of a potential new treatment for temporal lobe epilepsy.
SHRF 2026-27 Establishment Grant recipient
Advancing nutrition care in older adults
A Life of Passion, Purpose, and Connection
Six Researchers from the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition Receive Funding from the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation. $2.7 million Invested in research solutions
Fedoruk Center for Nuclear Innovation Grant
Covered by the Canadian Healthcare Network and CTV
Reflecting on a career defined by community engagement, global partnerships, and transformative mentorship
SoTL Faculty Fellow (2025-2027)
Dr. Brian Bandy, receives honorary title of Professor Emeritus
Receiving the Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy Innovation Fund grant
Receiving an Innovation Fund Grant of $40,000
USask honours educators for teaching excellence and innovation
Holly Mansell Receives the Research Excellence Award for Advancing Transplant Education
Health Research for Solutions: Over $2 Million Invested in Healthier Futures
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.
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.
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.
Thank you to all the Staff and Faculty that attended the CoPN Holiday party 2024
Project Cure CRC Awards - Research Funding
Canadian Society of Healthcare-Systems Pharmacy Saskatchewan Branch Awards night
The conference was held July 7th-11th, 2024 at the Banff Centre
Congratulations to our Canadian Pharmacy Education and Research Conference (CPERC) award winners
Empowering Solutions: SHRF and Partners Invest $2.3M into Innovative Research Solutions to Address Saskatchewan's Health Challenges.
Canadian Association of Research Administrators
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
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.
Focused on independent clinical practice, leadership roles, teaching, and mentoring roles
Research study to determine the effectiveness of prenatal milk expression kits improve breastfeeding rates
Milestone Achievement for the USask Chronic Pain Clinic and the University of Saskatchewan's College of Pharmacy and Nutrition.
$137,000 for Pharmacist Scope of Practice Expansion at the University of Saskatchewan
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
Dr. Jessica Lieffers (PhD) leads NUTRITION 230 through the FYRE initiative at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
Recipient of 2023 Career Achievement Award drives health improvement and empowers communities
This award was presented to a researcher who received a SHRF Establishment Grant in 2018-19
See what director Charity Evans and associate director Danielle Larocque have to say about medSask.
Congratulations to Dr. Hassan Vatanparast and Mojtaba Shafiee.
Congratulations to Dr. Charity Evans who was appointed Associate Dean, Academic as of July 1, 2022.
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.
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.
Congratulations to Courtney Charles and Terry Damm who received 2021-22 University of Saskatchewan Students' Union (USSU) Teaching Excellence Awards.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Congratulations to Dr. Derek Jorgenson who received a 2020-21 University of Saskatchewan Students' Union (USSU) Teaching Excellence Award.
Congratulations to Dr. Katelyn Halpape on receiving the 2021 Provost's College Award for Outstanding Teaching for the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition.
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.
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.
Dr. Helen Baulch (PhD) and Dr. Charity Evans (PhD) are both also regarded as inspiring teachers and mentors, having both won the Provost’s Outstanding Teacher Award. And while accomplishing all this, both have taken two parental leaves.
Congratulations to Dr. Susan Whiting (PhD) on being recognized with an Emeritus Membership Award by the board of directors of Dietitians of Canada.
Congratulations to Dr. Derek Jorgenson on receiving the 2020 Provost's College Award for Outstanding Teaching for the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition.
“Solid Organ Transplantation – a Miniseries for Patients” received the Excellence in Pharmacy Practice – Leadership Award as part of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists National Awards & Fellows Recognition Ceremony.
A new book edited by Drs. Kishor M. Wasan (PhD) and Ildiko Badea (PhD) highlights a series of drug delivery discoveries by USask researchers.
Dr. Susan Whiting, the leading nutrition expert and authority on vitamin D and calcium, received the Achievement Award at the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation's Santé Awards.
A team involving two University of Saskatchewan (Usask) researchers – Kishor Wasan, from the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition and Franco Vizeacoumar from the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency – is one of 10 teams across the country awarded a total of $2 million by Prostate Cancer Canada and Movember to accelerate discoveries that could save and improve men’s lives.
With a background in veterinary medicine and pharmaceutical sciences, Dr. Jane Alcorn (PhD) brings a unique combination of education and experience as the new dean of the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition.
For someone who retired back in 2002, Dr. Jonathan Dimmock (PhD) sure has a funny way of not showing up for work.
Congratulations to Dr. Shawna Berenbaum who has received the honourary title of professor emeritus from the University of Saskatchewan.
Congratulations to Dr. Alfred Rémillard who has received the honourary title of professor emeritus from the University of Saskatchewan.
The College of Pharmacy and Nutrition is pleased to announce the new Dr. Alfred Remillard Scholarship in Pharmacy Mental Health. The award will recognize academic excellence and research potential of a student in third or fourth year of the pharmacy program in the area of mental health.
The Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation has recently awarded research grants to three College of Pharmacy and Nutrition faculty members.
