The research in this area focuses on advancing our understanding and minimizing the adverse effects associated with drug use and misuse.
We study the safety of medications in the real world, and mechanisms of adverse and idiosyncratic drug reactions, molecular toxicology and environmental, pathophysiological or genetic factors governing drug efficacy and safety.
We also examine the safe use of medications and explore ways to tackle the individual, societal and health system challenges related to inappropriate drug use and addiction.
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Medication management lab gives students practical experience in Indigenous health
Second-year pharmacy students practice incorporating knowledge of Indigenous health, ceremonies and traditional medicines.
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How a trade war with the U.S. could hit Canada’s medicine supply
Despite a temporary pause on U.S. tariffs, Assistant Professor Mina Tadrous warns that uncertainty remains over the potential impact on Canada’s medicine supply.
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Global collaborations key to solving research and environmental challenges
As researcher and delegate to UN Convention on Biodiversity, Justin Vigar emphasizes importance of international relationships
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