The College of Pharmacy and Nutrition

The Dean’s Office team at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Pharmacy and Nutrition is here to support faculty and staff through administrative services, communications, alumni relations and program evaluation.

The office has moved to Room 2A10 in the Health Sciences Building, A-Wing. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m.

As the College moves through the transition to new leadership, our team is working closely with Interim Dean Ed Krol to support the College community and help ensure a smooth, seamless transition to the incoming Dean. We’re happy to help, answer questions and support faculty and staff however we can.

Honouring Indigenous histories and relationships

Faculty, staff, students, and community members came together to recognize the significance of the Ribbon Blanket Project and its role in fostering connection, respect, and reconciliation across campus.

During the gathering, college speakers shared reflections on the importance of Indigenous initiatives and meaningful acts of commemoration. The college also thanked everyone who attended and offered special appreciation to Elder Duquette for participating in and contributing to the event. 

The College of Pharmacy and Nutrition's Ribbon Blanket is displayed on the second floor of D Wing, across from Room 2D40. It is one of several Ribbon Blankets located throughout the USask campus.

Its presence offers an ongoing opportunity for members of the college community to pause, reflect, and deepen their understanding of Indigenous histories and experiences. It also reinforces the importance of building respectful relationships and ensuring reconciliation remains part of the college's ongoing work and learning.

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Pharmacy alumni reconnect

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College welcomes students for the new academic year

The College of Pharmacy and Nutrition at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is welcoming students back to campus for the start of a new academic year, including 83 first-year pharmacy students and 12 first-year nutrition students beginning their journey toward careers in the profession.

The incoming Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students gathered for orientation on Aug. 27, where Interim Dean Dr. Ed Krol welcomed them to the college. To mark the beginning of their studies, each student received a College of Pharmacy and Nutrition backpack. Incoming Bachelor of Science in Nutrition students were welcomed during orientation week and presented with their backpacks by the Dean on September 3rd in the Nutrition Food Labs

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Connecting with future students

The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Pharmacy and Nutrition welcomed prospective students at the university’s recent Open House, giving visitors an opportunity to explore careers in pharmacy and nutrition and learn more about educational opportunities at the college.

College staff hosted an information booth on the main floor of the E-Wing atrium in the Health Sciences Building, where they connected with visitors, answered questions and shared information about the college’s programs.

The pharmacy session introduced visitors to the profession and the path to becoming a pharmacist. Current pharmacy students and pharmacists were available to share their experiences and offer insight into the program and career opportunities.

The nutrition and dietetics sessions highlighted the work of registered dietitians as food and nutrition experts. Visitors learned how dietitians contribute to patient care in hospitals and long-term care facilities, support public health initiatives and lead food service operations.

College of Pharmacy and Nutrition Celebrates PharmD Class of 2030

On September 27, 2026, the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition welcomed its incoming Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students at the Class of 2030 Commitment to Care Ceremony.

Historically, PharmD students were welcomed through a White Coat Ceremony. This year, the College reimagined the event to focus on the fundamental role pharmacists play in caring for people and communities, rather than on the presentation of a white coat.

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USask educator recognized for creative and effective assessment practices

Taylor Raiche, Director of Pharmacy Experiential Learning (EL), has been named a 2026 USask Assessment Champion for her work redesigned a competency-based assessment strategy in the College's PharmD EL program.

As the University adopts a coordinated approach to strengthening assessment across the institution, Taylor has shared her assessment philosophy and practices with educators across campus through interdisciplinary presentations and workshops. Visit the Assessment Champions page for more info. 

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USask Researchers Explore

Expectant mothers are encouraged to take folic acid when they’re pregnant because it helps babies grow and develop. But researchers from the University of Saskatchewan / College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan are exploring whether a different form of folate, called (6S)-5-MTHF, may work better. Unlike FolicAcid, which must be changed by the body before it can be used, (6S)-5-MTHF is ready to use right away. The USask scientists will examine placentas to see if different forms of folate (folic acid vs reduced folates, like 5-MTHF) can be identified in the placenta using imaging at the CLS . If successful in this exploratory stage, the team plans to collect placentas from pregnant women who took either folic acid or (6S)-5-MTHF to see how each supplement affects folate levels in the placenta. They hope to learn whether folic acid leaves behind inactive forms of folate that may reduce the placenta’s ability to deliver nutrients to a growing #baby. The findings could help inform recommendations around prenatal supplements, support healthier pregnancies, and reduce the risk of fetal growth problems.

This research is supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research

Image: Shayna Fichter, a MSc Nutrition student, examining samples at the Mid-IR Agilent beamline

A Pharmacy school reunion at the PAS Conference

RxFiles was pleased to participate in the 2026 Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan Annual Conference in Regina. It was a special pharmacy school reunion at the PAS Conference. This photo below features five members of the BSP Class of 2008, including two members of the RxFiles team.

The weekend offered many opportunities to reconnect with former classmates and colleagues, meet pharmacy professionals from across Saskatchewan, and talk about how RxFiles drug comparison charts and clinical resources are being used in practice. RxFiles Chief Editor Amy Wiebe also presented an educational session as part of the conference program.

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Moose Jaw's Kinsmen Sportsplex

The nutrition team in the Vatanparast Nutritional Epidemiology Lab is working with the facility to increase access to brain-healthy food choices and make nutritious options easier to select.. This is a community-based initiative at Moose Jaw’s Kinsmen Sportsplex aimed at supporting brain health through healthy eating, physical activity and social connection. Led by researchers from the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition and the School of Public Health, the initiative will identify practical ways to make the Kinsmen Sportsplex more accessible and welcoming while encouraging healthy lifestyles and community engagement. 

Supported by a Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) Impact Grant, the project brings together researchers, community organizations, municipal leaders and recreation facility staff to explore how public recreation spaces can better support healthy aging for adults aged 50 and older.

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USask research team receives $1.2M

The five-year project, valued at $1,239,300, is titled Advancing CB1R Cannabinoid Receptor Positive Allosteric Modulators for Novel Therapies in Temporal Lobe Epilepsy. It brings together researchers from four laboratories at USask and Northeastern University.

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Nutrition students step outside the classroom to learn where food comes

On Sept. 1, students from the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition participated in an interactive tour of Saskatchewan’s agriculture and food production sectors. The experience gave students an opportunity to visit local operations, ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of how food moves from farm to table.

Students visited Colburn Farms, the Berry Barn and the Rayner Dairy Research and Teaching Facility, where they learned about different aspects of Saskatchewan’s agricultural and food systems.

The annual tour is a partnership between the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition and Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan. The tour is coordinated by Chantal Issel, nutrition practice coordinator in the college.

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Published by:

Jason Belhumeur 
Communications and Alumni Relations Specialist 
Pharmacy and Nutrition 
University of Saskatchewan 

Phone: 306-966-2502