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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Research News
Four researchers receive Faculty catalyst funding for pharmaceutical sciences research
Congratulations to Carolyn Cummins, Lee Dupuis, Keith Pardee and Jillian Kohler on receiving the Faculty's inaugural "New Initiative and Innovation Awards".
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First-of-its-kind skin patch aims to prevent low blood sugar in diabetes
An innovative skin patch developed by researchers at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy has the potential to prevent low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) in people with diabetes.
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World Cancer Day: A future without cancer
Imagine a future without cancer. World Cancer Day aims to save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and education about cancer, and pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action against the disease.
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