News | Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto

A blue latex glove holding a vial of porphysomes in front of a window into a GMP facility

Made-in-Toronto cancer nanomedicine gets green light for clinical trial

Fourteen years after making a landmark discovery, a team of Toronto researchers has received Health Canada approval to test a homegrown innovation in a world-first clinical trial.

PharmD student Shahzil Sheikh on rotation at Women's College Hospital in Toronto.

New Three-Year Doctor of Pharmacy program at U of T a first in Canada

The new pharmacy program prepares students to be confident, versatile pharmacists capable of thriving in a rapidly evolving world of health care and discovery.

Pharmacy alum’s research shows how full-scope practice improves cancer care

Honoured with a national award, Adrian de Boer says his residency experience was a powerful reminder that he's making a meaningful change to the pharmacy profession.

LDFP Alumnus Heidi Wittke portrait with trees in the background

Pharmacy alum passionate about helping community pharmacists practice to full scope

As a pharmacy leader at Rexall, Heidi Wittke uses frontline experience to lead initiatives that improve patient care

2025 Graduate Research in Progress (GRIP) co-chairs Stephanie Skalitzky and Ariel Corsano (front) with GRIP Committee members.

Bridging Research and Industry: GRIP 2025 highlights innovation and real-world impact

Over 200 attendees from academia, healthcare, and industry gathered last week for the 2025 GRIP symposium, celebrating the depth and diversity of graduate student research.

Alison Thompson, Acting Associate Dean, Academic, with APPE Preceptors Rohit Lal, Gail Hopkins, Melissa Lo, Tarek Habash, Amanda Gin, and Julie Yeh, with Marcia McLean, Assistant Professor – Teaching Stream and Academic Lead, Experiential Education

Seven pharmacists recognized as APPE Preceptors of the Year

Preceptor of the Year Awards recognize excellence in teaching and mentorship.

Stem Cell Network announces $33M to advance 36 regenerative medicine research projects and clinical trials

Assistant Professor Bowen Li has received funding to advance gene therapy research with a focus on cystic fibrosis and cardiac regeneration.

Albert Villaluna, 2T5 PharmD for Pharmacists graduate

PharmD for Pharmacists grad gains key clinical skills to expand career

Albert Villaluna complemented industry experience with clinical experiential courses that showed breadth of pharmacy practice in Canada.

2T5 PharmD graduates Natalie Chaput, Adam Da Costa Gomes, and Yas Zareyan

Next in Rx: What’s next for our PharmD grads

Natalie Chaput, Adam Da Costa Gomes, and Yas Zareyan reflect on a their final year in the PharmD program, shaped by hands-on learning and student leadership, experiences that offered lasting insight and impact.

Alison Thompson, Acting Associate Dean, Academic, with Assistant Professors Certina Ho and Andrea Swanson, and Michael Saikali

Professors of the Year selected for excellence in teaching

Four professors at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy have been chosen as the 2025 Professors of the Year.

Kiera Miller, 2T5 Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) graduate

PharmD grad Kiera Miller set to practice in rural hospital

Experiential courses demonstrated the important role pharmacists play in providing health care in rural communities.

2T5 PharmD Valedictorian Ashish Gante pictured with convocation hall in background

2T5 valedictorian Ashish Gante encourages pharmacy grads to push boundaries of pharmacy practice

Experiential education and student leadership have underscored the importance of listening and considering others’ perspectives.