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Combining clinical expertise with entrepreneurial vision, Lawrence Woo created a technology to reduce the administrative burden in pharmacies, allowing pharmacists across Canada to devote more time to their patients and themselves.

Know an outstanding alumni? Nomination details at the link in bio. by @ualberta_pharmacy

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Fourteen fourth-year PharmD students, two psychiatry residents and one addiction medicine fellow from the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry spent part of their summer at the Hazelden Betty Ford Summer Institute for Medical Education.

During this immersive, patient-centred program, learners step outside their clinical roles and participate alongside people in recovery through group therapy, shared meals and educational sessions. The experience offers a powerful opportunity to listen, reflect and deepen their understanding of substance use disorder, stigma and trauma-informed care.

We couldn’t be prouder to see these future health professionals developing the empathy and understanding needed to provide more compassionate, person-centred care!

“Having attended this program myself, I know how profoundly it can shape a learner’s understanding of addiction. Few experiences in health professional training place such a sustained focus on the human side of care. The impact it creates will ripple outward for years, shaping how participants care for patients and how they influence the colleagues around them." — Candace Necyk, clinical professor A group of people standing together and smiling in front of a wooden wall. They are wearing a mix of casual and business attire. Each person has a name tag. by @ualberta_pharmacy

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Last week, students from across all the health sciences programs got together for the Interprofessional Learning Pathway Launch!

These future health care leaders got insights into their peers’ disciplines and heard real patient stories that emphasized the power of collaboration across healthcare.

Spot anyone you know? 👀 Tag them below! by @ualberta_pharmacy

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University of Alberta researchers Dr. Frank Wuest and Dr. Afsaneh Lavasanifar have developed a new imaging test that helps doctors see lung cancer more clearly and track how well treatments are working over time.

The test pairs an antibody already used in cancer treatment with a radioactive tracer, allowing tumours to “light up” during a PET scan. This gives clinicians valuable insight into where cancer is, how it’s behaving, and how it’s responding — all without invasive procedures.

It’s an important step forward for a disease that’s often detected too late. With clearer imaging and earlier insight, doctors can make more informed treatment decisions and better support patients throughout their care. by @ualberta_pharmacy

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Congratulations to our 2025–26 Teaching Excellence Award recipients!

Selected by our undergraduate PharmD students, these awards celebrate faculty members who go above and beyond to inspire, support and lead in the classroom.

Join us in celebrating this year’s recipients:

Year 1 Teaching Excellence Award: Dr. Carlos Velazquez
Year 2 Teaching Excellence Award: Dr. Ann Thompson
Year 3 Teaching Excellence Award: Dr. Dylan Moulton

Thank you for your incredible dedication to shaping the future of pharmacy! Drop a comment below to send them your congratulations! by @ualberta_pharmacy

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Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day of reflection and learning to honour the children who never returned home, survivors of residential and day schools, and their families and communities.

In observance of the day, the University of Alberta is closed. We encourage everyone to learn more about the U of A’s ongoing work toward reconciliation through Braiding Past, Present and Future, the U of A Indigenous Strategic Plan.

Learn more at the link in our bio. by @ualberta_pharmacy

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Happy World Pharmacists Day!

This World Pharmacists Day we are, "Empowering pharmacists for healthier futures," by showcasing how pharmacists and researchers extend care far beyond dispensing.

As health needs change over time, managing multiple prescriptions becomes essential to preventing adverse effects and improving quality of life. Dr. Cheryl Sadowski’s research on deprescribing shows how pharmacists take the time to evaluate a patient's entire health picture, streamline treatment plans and safely reduce redundant medications.

“Patients just kind of accept that being on a lot of pills is part of aging, but it doesn’t have to be,” she says.

Read the full story to discover 4 key insights on deprescribing in our bio link. by @ualberta_pharmacy

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🎓✨ Grad Fair, but make it health sciences!
From big questions to big career dreams, it was so much fun connecting with future health leaders at the U of A Grad Fair! Explore more at uab.ca/gps (link in bio) by @ualberta_pharmacy

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Precision dosing of anti-rejection drug could be the answer for kidney transplant patients

Too low and the body rejects the organ. Too high and the drug becomes toxic. For kidney transplant recipients, the anti-rejection drug mycophenolic acid is a lifesaver, but finding the right dosage for every patient has always been unpredictable.

A new study led by Dr. Tony Kiang reveals how specific bodily toxins cause the drug to behave unpredictably, paving the way for personalized dosing that could dramatically reduce organ rejection and side effects.

Read the full story with the link in our bio. by @ualberta_pharmacy

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Calling all U of A pharmacy alumni!

U of A Days is right around the corner and we’re excited to welcome our pharmacy alumni community back to campus for the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Alumni Social.

Join us to reconnect with former classmates, meet current faculty and celebrate the incredible impact of our alumni!

Saturday, September 19
1 - 3 p.m.
Alfred Sorensen Hall, University Commons, North Campus
Free

Register and learn more with the link in our bio. by @ualberta_pharmacy

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Celebrating alumni innovation in pharmacy!

Join us in congratulating Lawrence Woo, ’20 PharmD, recipient of this year’s Alumni Innovation Award! Lawrence turned his frontline clinical experience into Medi-scribe, a tech solution co-founded with alumnus Nathan Nguyen to eliminate administrative workload for pharmacy teams.

Now used by over 2,000 Canadian pharmacists, Medi-scribe is giving health professionals precious time back to focus on what matters most: patient care and personal well-being. To make it even better, seven of the eight team members working alongside Lawrence are fellow U of A grads!

Learn more about all of this year's outstanding award recipients and their contributions by visiting the U of A Alumni Awards page. Link in the bio. by @ualberta_pharmacy

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