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
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.
CoPN Holiday Party 2024
Thank you to all the Staff and Faculty that attended the CoPN Holiday party 2024
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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).
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
medSask Gaining Nationwide Reach
See what director Charity Evans and associate director Danielle Larocque have to say about medSask.
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 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.
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 Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP). The award was accepted virtually at CSHP’s Together Conference 2022 on Sunday, February 6.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 accomplishing all this, both have taken two parental leaves.
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 National Awards & Fellows Recognition Ceremony.
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 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.
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 of Pharmacy and Nutrition.
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 research potential of a student in third or fourth year of the pharmacy program in the area of mental health.
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.