News | Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto

Dean Lisa Dolovich presenting the Professor of the Year Awards to Andrea Swanson and Debra Sibbald

Four faculty members named as Professors of the Year

Four professors at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy have been chosen as the 2024 Professors of the Year.

PharmD for Pharmacists Graduate Brandon Toner photographed in graduation regalia with University of Toronto's Convocation Hall in the background

PharmD for Pharmacists grad embraces change in profession

Brandon Toner says PharmD has helped prepare him to deliver clinical services and improve patient care.

Convocation speaker and U of T Pharmacy alumna Doris Kalamut wearing a black convocation gown with royal blue stole.

Convocation speaker encourages new graduates to embrace change

7T8 alumna and retired faculty member Doris Kalamut emphasizes importance of empathy, compassion and humility as graduates embark on their new professions.

APPE preceptors recognized for outstanding teaching and mentorship

Five pharmacists receive student-nominated 2024 APPE Preceptor of the Year awards.

Grad to Watch: Avery Loi’s graduate research aims to help pharmacists provide better care to patients who use cannabis

Combined hospital residency/master’s program allowed Loi to advance clinical and research skills.

Al-Amin Ahamed photographed outfront of convocation hall

2T4 valedictorian Al-Amin Ahamed hopeful that classmates will make a difference in the profession

Al-Amin Ahamed says they are inspired by classmates and hopeful for future of pharmacy profession.

Portrait of 2T4 PharmD Gradauate Theodora Udounwa photographed in the outside courtyard of University College

Youngest PharmD grad will celebrate convocation after impactful educational experience

Theodora Udounwa embraced leadership roles and diverse experiences during Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

Portrait of PhD graduate Valerie Facca in Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy building

Grad to Watch: Valerie Facca's Journey from U of T to Montreal's Biotech Scene

From student leader to research scientist, exposure to broad pharmaceutical science education helps prepare students for success, says Facca

Dr. Sotiris Antoniou, Dr. John Papastergiou, Dr. Stephane Steurbaut, and Dr. Bart Van Den Bemt

Connecting pharmacogenomics research and community pharmacy practice

John Papastergiou's research thesis focused on pharmacists providing expanded services for screening and prescribing.

Faces of PharmSci: Freddy Shogry

MSc student Freddy Shogry is exploring real-world drug safety and effectiveness through population-based studies on osteoporosis medications.

Catherine Kwong and Cecelia Power receiving FlightPath Award

Pharmacy program recognized with U of T award for enriching student experience

The administrative team for the PharmD for Pharmacists program at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy has been recognized with U of T’s Excellence Through Innovation Award.

Portrait of University Professor Molly Shoichet outside of Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy Building

Canadian Hub for Health Intelligence and Innovation in Infectious Diseases awarded $72 million

Biomanufacturing Hub Network (BioHubNet), a CBRF-funded program led by University Professor and Scientific Director of PRiME Molly Shoichet, will address the severe shortage of talents in the biomanufacturing sector.