Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
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The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto is one of North America's leading pharmacy educators and a hub for innovation and discovery.
Last week, we were pleased to welcome Addis Ababa University Associate Professor Bruck Messele Habte to for a conversation and exchange of perspectives on pharmacy practice.
We’re grateful to Professor Messele for the thoughtful exchange, and the opportunity to learn from one another!
We’re grateful to Professor Messele for the thoughtful exchange, and the opportunity to learn from one another!
September 17, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Last week, we were pleased to welcome Addis Ababa University Associate Professor Bruck Messele Habte to for a conversation and exchange of perspectives on pharmacy practice.
We’re grateful to Professor Messele for the thoughtful exchange, and the opportunity to learn from one another!
We’re grateful to Professor Messele for the thoughtful exchange, and the opportunity to learn from one another!
“It’s always been important to me to be involved with research that is meant to be used and have direct impact.”
PhD candidate in pharmaceutical sciences Hannah Girdler is applying an equity lens to policies for emerging biomedical technologies.
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PhD candidate in pharmaceutical sciences Hannah Girdler is applying an equity lens to policies for emerging biomedical technologies.
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Incoming PhD student brings equity lens to emerging biomedical technologies
Hannah Girdler, with supervisor Jillian Kohler, brings background in global health and equity to study public trust and accessibility.
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September 15, 2026 at 2:13 PM
“It’s always been important to me to be involved with research that is meant to be used and have direct impact.”
PhD candidate in pharmaceutical sciences Hannah Girdler is applying an equity lens to policies for emerging biomedical technologies.
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PhD candidate in pharmaceutical sciences Hannah Girdler is applying an equity lens to policies for emerging biomedical technologies.
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Co-op experiences helped Yanni Li discover her passion for research. Now pursuing a master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences at @utoronto.ca, she is studying proteins involved in the development of cardiovascular disease: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
Undergraduate work placement inspires student to pursue pharmaceutical science
Lab experience helped Yanni Li uncover her passion for research, which she is now pursuing through a master’s degree at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy.
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September 14, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Co-op experiences helped Yanni Li discover her passion for research. Now pursuing a master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences at @utoronto.ca, she is studying proteins involved in the development of cardiovascular disease: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
“There are many places to go as you grow as a person throughout your pharmacy career.”
Just a few weeks into the #PharmD program, Daniel Della Rossa (2T9) is already looking ahead to the many directions his pharmacy education could take him.
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Just a few weeks into the #PharmD program, Daniel Della Rossa (2T9) is already looking ahead to the many directions his pharmacy education could take him.
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PharmD student finds the right combination of science, patient care and opportunity at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
Daniel Della Rossa begins his PharmD journey with an open mind, a passion for patient care, and an eagerness to grow alongside the profession.
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September 11, 2026 at 5:21 PM
“There are many places to go as you grow as a person throughout your pharmacy career.”
Just a few weeks into the #PharmD program, Daniel Della Rossa (2T9) is already looking ahead to the many directions his pharmacy education could take him.
Read more: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
Just a few weeks into the #PharmD program, Daniel Della Rossa (2T9) is already looking ahead to the many directions his pharmacy education could take him.
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Congratulations to our 2026 Professors of the Year! 🎉
As voted by our #PharmD and PharmD for Pharmacists students, these awards recognize and celebrate excellence in teaching.
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As voted by our #PharmD and PharmD for Pharmacists students, these awards recognize and celebrate excellence in teaching.
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Professors of the Year honoured for teaching excellence
Four professors at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy have been chosen as the 2025 Professors of the Year.
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September 11, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Congratulations to our 2026 Professors of the Year! 🎉
As voted by our #PharmD and PharmD for Pharmacists students, these awards recognize and celebrate excellence in teaching.
Read more: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
As voted by our #PharmD and PharmD for Pharmacists students, these awards recognize and celebrate excellence in teaching.
Read more: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
“Why not take the step when what I’ve dreamed of is within grasp?”
Farin Liravi (#PharmD 2T9) overcame self-doubt to pursue pharmacy at @utoronto.ca, earning a Dean’s Admission Scholarship.
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Farin Liravi (#PharmD 2T9) overcame self-doubt to pursue pharmacy at @utoronto.ca, earning a Dean’s Admission Scholarship.
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Incoming PharmD student embraces positive mindset to tackle fears
Farin Liravi found the confidence to move beyond self-doubt and pursue her dream of studying pharmacy at U of T.
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September 10, 2026 at 9:02 PM
“Why not take the step when what I’ve dreamed of is within grasp?”
Farin Liravi (#PharmD 2T9) overcame self-doubt to pursue pharmacy at @utoronto.ca, earning a Dean’s Admission Scholarship.
Read more: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
Farin Liravi (#PharmD 2T9) overcame self-doubt to pursue pharmacy at @utoronto.ca, earning a Dean’s Admission Scholarship.
Read more: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
Congrats to Prof. Joseph Brown, recipient of a @utoronto.ca Connaught New Researcher Award! The award will support a self-driving lab using AI and robotics to identify peptides that could be used in novel antimicrobials against drug-resistant bacteria: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
Assistant Professor Joseph Brown receives Connaught New Researcher Award
Funding will support Brown lab’s flagship project developing self-driving lab to identify potential antimicrobial peptides.
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September 9, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Congrats to Prof. Joseph Brown, recipient of a @utoronto.ca Connaught New Researcher Award! The award will support a self-driving lab using AI and robotics to identify peptides that could be used in novel antimicrobials against drug-resistant bacteria: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
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Associate Professor Bowen Li joined Lindsey Deluce on CTV Your Morning to discuss his team’s breakthrough tRNA research and its potential to lead to new treatments for thousands of genetic diseases.
Watch the conversation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=m57V...
@utoronto.ca | #UofTPharmacy
Watch the conversation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=m57V...
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U of T Researchers Develop Breakthrough RNA Therapy for Genetic Diseases | Your Morning
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September 9, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Associate Professor Bowen Li joined Lindsey Deluce on CTV Your Morning to discuss his team’s breakthrough tRNA research and its potential to lead to new treatments for thousands of genetic diseases.
Watch the conversation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=m57V...
@utoronto.ca | #UofTPharmacy
Watch the conversation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=m57V...
@utoronto.ca | #UofTPharmacy
Associate Professor Bowen Li joined Lindsey Deluce on CTV Your Morning to discuss his team’s breakthrough tRNA research and its potential to lead to new treatments for thousands of genetic diseases.
Watch the conversation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=m57V...
@utoronto.ca | #UofTPharmacy
Watch the conversation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=m57V...
@utoronto.ca | #UofTPharmacy
U of T Researchers Develop Breakthrough RNA Therapy for Genetic Diseases | Your Morning
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September 9, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Associate Professor Bowen Li joined Lindsey Deluce on CTV Your Morning to discuss his team’s breakthrough tRNA research and its potential to lead to new treatments for thousands of genetic diseases.
Watch the conversation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=m57V...
@utoronto.ca | #UofTPharmacy
Watch the conversation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=m57V...
@utoronto.ca | #UofTPharmacy
Can one RNA strategy target mutations behind thousands of diseases? 🧬
Bowen Li and researchers at @utoronto.ca engineered tRNA to help cells read past “nonsense mutations” — stop signals that cut protein production short.
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Bowen Li and researchers at @utoronto.ca engineered tRNA to help cells read past “nonsense mutations” — stop signals that cut protein production short.
Read the full story: www.utoronto.ca/news/rna-bre...
August 27, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Can one RNA strategy target mutations behind thousands of diseases? 🧬
Bowen Li and researchers at @utoronto.ca engineered tRNA to help cells read past “nonsense mutations” — stop signals that cut protein production short.
Read the full story: www.utoronto.ca/news/rna-bre...
Bowen Li and researchers at @utoronto.ca engineered tRNA to help cells read past “nonsense mutations” — stop signals that cut protein production short.
Read the full story: www.utoronto.ca/news/rna-bre...
For 10 weeks, four undergrad students from across Canada joined research teams at #UofTPharmacy through the Amgen Scholars Canada Program, gaining hands-on experience while exploring graduate studies and careers in science: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
Amgen Scholars gain key skills and experience in pharmacy research labs
Amgen program provides undergraduate students with opportunities to explore graduate studies and science careers.
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August 14, 2026 at 5:40 PM
For 10 weeks, four undergrad students from across Canada joined research teams at #UofTPharmacy through the Amgen Scholars Canada Program, gaining hands-on experience while exploring graduate studies and careers in science: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
New funding from @ccsresearch.bsky.social is supporting Prof. Raymond Reilly and Prof. Stéphane Angers in advancing new approaches to treating glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, through the 2026 Challenge Grants advancing biomedical cancer research across Canada. ⬇️
It’s a big day for big challenges in #cancer #science!
Today, we’re excited to announce the @cancersociety.bsky.social 2026 Challenge Grant recipients. These awards fund 42 innovative new #research projects studying top-priority problems for people affected by cancer.
Today, we’re excited to announce the @cancersociety.bsky.social 2026 Challenge Grant recipients. These awards fund 42 innovative new #research projects studying top-priority problems for people affected by cancer.
August 13, 2026 at 1:49 PM
New funding from @ccsresearch.bsky.social is supporting Prof. Raymond Reilly and Prof. Stéphane Angers in advancing new approaches to treating glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, through the 2026 Challenge Grants advancing biomedical cancer research across Canada. ⬇️
Congratulations to Assistant Prof. Jaris Swidrovich, named one of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences’ 2026 Emerging Leaders in Health Sciences. This national recognition celebrates rising leaders shaping the future of health sciences in Canada: cahs-acss.ca/2026-emergin...
August 11, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Congratulations to Assistant Prof. Jaris Swidrovich, named one of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences’ 2026 Emerging Leaders in Health Sciences. This national recognition celebrates rising leaders shaping the future of health sciences in Canada: cahs-acss.ca/2026-emergin...
In the latest Faces of #PharmSci: Postdoctoral Fellow Idorenyin Asuquo IWE, working with Associate Professor Keith Pardee, is making fundamental discoveries in CRISPR technology to advance next-generation diagnostics and improve disease detection: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
Faces of PharmSci: Idorenyin Asuquo IWE
Postdoctoral Fellow Idorenyin Asuquo Iwe, working with Associate Professor Keith Pardee, is making fundamental discoveries in CRISPR technology to advance next-generation diagnostics and improve disea...
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July 29, 2026 at 2:11 PM
In the latest Faces of #PharmSci: Postdoctoral Fellow Idorenyin Asuquo IWE, working with Associate Professor Keith Pardee, is making fundamental discoveries in CRISPR technology to advance next-generation diagnostics and improve disease detection: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
Congratulations to Professor Raymond Reilly on an extraordinary decade of leadership as founding director of the Centre for Pharmaceutical Oncology (CPO) at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, @utoronto.ca.
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Raymond Reilly reflects on a decade of leadership at Centre for Pharmaceutical Oncology
As director of the Centre for Pharmaceutical Oncology, Raymond Reilly has contributed to growth and collaboration within cancer research community.
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July 27, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Congratulations to Professor Raymond Reilly on an extraordinary decade of leadership as founding director of the Centre for Pharmaceutical Oncology (CPO) at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, @utoronto.ca.
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New research from the @odprn.bsky.social, co-authored by Prof. Tara Gomes, found that while opioid toxicity affects workers across every sector, those in construction and trades experienced the highest rates of opioid toxicity deaths between 2018 and 2024: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
Rates of opioid toxicity deaths highest among construction and trades workers, study finds
New report led by Professor (status) Tara Gomes highlights opioid toxicity deaths among Ontario workers, identifying specific sectors suffering the most.
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July 22, 2026 at 2:03 PM
New research from the @odprn.bsky.social, co-authored by Prof. Tara Gomes, found that while opioid toxicity affects workers across every sector, those in construction and trades experienced the highest rates of opioid toxicity deaths between 2018 and 2024: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
Karen Cameron and Ivy Lam are embedding environmental sustainability throughout the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy's three-year #PharmD curriculum, informed in part by the Faculty's first @phreportcard.bsky.social: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
Bringing planetary health into pharmacy education
While developing three-year PharmD curriculum, Karen Cameron and Ivy Lam focus on embedding environmental sustainability across the curriculum.
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July 13, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Karen Cameron and Ivy Lam are embedding environmental sustainability throughout the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy's three-year #PharmD curriculum, informed in part by the Faculty's first @phreportcard.bsky.social: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
Software developed at the @utoronto.ca predicted a global shortage of a critical cancer drug months in advance, giving purchasers time to plan ahead and helping minimize the impact on patients: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
Pharmacy-developed software gave early warning of critical cancer drug shortage
MaaTRx, developed by Mina Tadrous and Shanzeh Chaudhry, showcases importance of dynamic prediction tools that detect changing real-world conditions.
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July 10, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Software developed at the @utoronto.ca predicted a global shortage of a critical cancer drug months in advance, giving purchasers time to plan ahead and helping minimize the impact on patients: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
Congrats to Romina Sardari whose award-winning project completed through the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy's Pharmaceutical Industry Residency Program led to the development of an AI-powered regulatory affairs tool that is now being adapted for broader use: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
Industry resident applies interests in technology and AI to develop proof-of-concept regulatory affairs tool
Romina Sardari’s residency highlighted breadth of opportunities to apply clinical and scientific skills in pharmaceutical industry.
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July 9, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Congrats to Romina Sardari whose award-winning project completed through the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy's Pharmaceutical Industry Residency Program led to the development of an AI-powered regulatory affairs tool that is now being adapted for broader use: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
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Four years after their epic 2022 semi-final, Morocco and France meet again—this time for a spot in the final four. 🏆
Catch the match live on #UofT's Front Campus this Thursday, July 9 at 4:00 p.m. Bring your friends and cheer on your team! #UTogether ⚽️ uoft.me/uoft-soccer
Catch the match live on #UofT's Front Campus this Thursday, July 9 at 4:00 p.m. Bring your friends and cheer on your team! #UTogether ⚽️ uoft.me/uoft-soccer
July 8, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Four years after their epic 2022 semi-final, Morocco and France meet again—this time for a spot in the final four. 🏆
Catch the match live on #UofT's Front Campus this Thursday, July 9 at 4:00 p.m. Bring your friends and cheer on your team! #UTogether ⚽️ uoft.me/uoft-soccer
Catch the match live on #UofT's Front Campus this Thursday, July 9 at 4:00 p.m. Bring your friends and cheer on your team! #UTogether ⚽️ uoft.me/uoft-soccer
An AI-powered platform developed at #UofT Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy is helping hospitals anticipate medication shortages before they happen. Read CTV News' feature on this made-in-Canada innovation and how it's helping transform the response to drug shortages: www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/art...
This new AI platform will tell your pharmacist when your meds are running low
For hospitals, a chemotherapy drug shortage can mean an impossible scramble of tough choices: find more supply, delay treatments or switch a patient to another regimen. This time, the warning came bef...
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July 9, 2026 at 4:57 PM
An AI-powered platform developed at #UofT Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy is helping hospitals anticipate medication shortages before they happen. Read CTV News' feature on this made-in-Canada innovation and how it's helping transform the response to drug shortages: www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/art...
On June 25, our annual Education Development Day highlighted how our faculty members are reflecting on curriculum innovation, exploring evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning, and shaping the future of pharmacy education: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
Advancing pharmacy education through reflection and innovation
Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy educators share insights, reflect on curriculum innovation, and explore the science of learning at Education Development Day.
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July 6, 2026 at 5:20 PM
On June 25, our annual Education Development Day highlighted how our faculty members are reflecting on curriculum innovation, exploring evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning, and shaping the future of pharmacy education: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
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On-site biomanufacturing platform enables lab research, diagnostics — anywhere #UofT ➡️ uoft.me/cw1
July 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
On-site biomanufacturing platform enables lab research, diagnostics — anywhere #UofT ➡️ uoft.me/cw1
From research presentations and poster sessions to entrepreneurship panels and industry insights, GRIP 2026 showcased how emerging technologies and innovative thinking are helping advance pharmaceutical sciences, drug development, and patient care: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
Graduate researchers showcase innovation and entrepreneurship at GRIP 2026
The annual student-led symposium brought together attendees to showcase graduate research, hear from industry and alumni speakers, and explore the role of innovation and future technologies in advanci...
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June 25, 2026 at 2:15 PM
From research presentations and poster sessions to entrepreneurship panels and industry insights, GRIP 2026 showcased how emerging technologies and innovative thinking are helping advance pharmaceutical sciences, drug development, and patient care: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
As convocation speaker, Dimitris Polygenis, #UofT Pharmacy alum and president of McKesson Canada, encouraged graduates to embrace unexpected opportunities and remain open to where their careers may lead.
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Convocation speaker Dimitris Polygenis encourages graduates to embrace unexpected opportunities
McKesson Canada president and U of T pharmacy alum shared how pharmacists can apply learnings and values across the profession.
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June 23, 2026 at 6:04 PM
As convocation speaker, Dimitris Polygenis, #UofT Pharmacy alum and president of McKesson Canada, encouraged graduates to embrace unexpected opportunities and remain open to where their careers may lead.
Read more: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...
#UofTGrad26
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#UofTGrad26