Supervised by Associate Professor Lisa McCarthy, Alexa Muir is a second-year MSc student whose research explores how optimizing medication use can improve health and quality of life for older adults in long-term care.

In response to rapid health system change, the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy launched Canada’s first three-year integrated PharmD program with early, scalable student engagement in curriculum design—an approach now published in Medical Teacher.

Five students have contributed to creating a strong academic and social environment at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy through their leadership in student groups.

Diana Nelles was inspired by women in pharmacology research to advance knowledge in understudied populations.

Assistant Professor Rachel Harding is contributing to global initiatives to generate data needed to advance and accelerate drug discovery.

Now in its second year, Pharmacy Summer Camp continues to give high school students hands-on experiences in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.

February 4 is World Cancer Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and recognizing global efforts to advance cancer care and improve patient outcomes.

Nineteen PharmD pharmacy students participated in Professional Development Week (PDW) 2026 in Québec City, earning national and local awards while contributing to advocacy and professional development initiatives.

Supported by Moderna Canada, Rick Lu, a postdoctoral researcher in the Li Lab, is using lipid nanoparticles to deliver precise mRNA instructions, advancing safer and more scalable therapies, including cancer treatments.

New Leader-in-Residence to focus on women in leadership through mentorship and networking opportunities

This year, more than 500 U of T PharmD students in first and second year are prepared to help with vaccination efforts in pharmacies across the GTA.

Canadian HIV experts, including pharmacist Jaris Swidrovich, release new guidelines for HIV prevention medication on World AIDS Day.