Faculty and Staff News
30th Annual Life & Health Sciences Research Expo Awards
Congratulations to Dr. Hassan Vatanparast and Mojtaba Shafiee.
Dr. Evans appointed Associate Dean, Academic
Congratulations to Dr. Charity Evans who was appointed Associate Dean, Academic as of July 1, 2022.
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 Nutr...
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 uni...
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.
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 Hos...
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 J...
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 Va...
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 T...
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.
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.
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 ...
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 b...
New Researcher Awards: USask honours exceptional MS and water researchers
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 acco...
Whiting recognized with Emeritus Membership Award
Congratulations to Dr. Susan Whiting (PhD) on being recognized with an Emeritus Membership Award by the board of directors of Dietitians of Canada.
Jorgenson receives Provost's College Award for Outstanding Teaching
Congratulations to Dr. Derek Jorgenson on receiving the 2020 Provost's College Award for Outstanding Teaching for the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition.
Saskatchewan video series receives award
“Solid Organ Transplantation – a Miniseries for Patients” received the Excellence in Pharmacy Practice – Leadership Award as part of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists Na...
Drug Discovery Developments
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 Receives Achievement Award
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...
USask part of $2 million investment in new prostate cancer research
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 A...
Jane Alcorn accepts new challenge in USask Pharmacy and Nutrition
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 o...
USask cancer researcher retired but still inspired
For someone who retired back in 2002, Dr. Jonathan Dimmock (PhD) sure has a funny way of not showing up for work.
Berenbaum named professor emeritus
Congratulations to Dr. Shawna Berenbaum who has received the honourary title of professor emeritus from the University of Saskatchewan.
Rémillard named professor emeritus
Congratulations to Dr. Alfred Rémillard who has received the honourary title of professor emeritus from the University of Saskatchewan.
New scholarship announced in honour of Dr. Alfred Remillard
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 re...
SHRF grants fund new college research
The Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation has recently awarded research grants to three College of Pharmacy and Nutrition faculty members.