The School of Pharmacy and the Pharmacy Graduate Association (PhGA) at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ invite you to join us for Pharmacy Research Day 2025!
Keynote:ÌýNovel Molecular Therapeutic Targets for HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Impairment
We are honored to welcome Dr. Reina Bendayan as our keynote speaker for Pharmacy Research Day 2025.
Dr. Bendayan is a Professor at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, and an internationally recognized expert in pharmacokinetics, drug transport, and pharmacogenomics. Her research focuses on drug disposition in the brain and its implications for the treatment of neurological disorders, particularly HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders.
Her keynote presentation will provide insights into pharmacogenomic considerations in drug therapy, shedding light on how genetic factors influence medication response and therapeutic outcomes. Learn more about Dr. Reina Bendayan:
Keynote presentation: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Pharmacy Research Day 2025 Agenda
| Time | Session | Details | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM- 8:55 AM | Registration | Arrive and receive name tags | Ground Floor |
| 8:55 AM - 1-:00 AM | Keynote Address | Opening Remarks and Territorial Acknowledgements follow by Keynote Presentation by Dr. Reina Bendayan:Ìý
Novel Molecular Therapeutic Targets for HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Impairment |
PHR 1008 |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Morning Break | Refreshments and break | PHR 1004 |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Oral Presentations - Session I | 10:30 AM - Nicole MacNeil:ÌýThe Effect of the Poloxamer's Polypropylene Oxide Block on the Self-Assembly Behaviour of a 16-3-16/pDNA Complex. | PHR 1008 |
| 11:00 AM - Dr. Mira Maximos:ÌýAllergy Labels and Antibiotics: Integrating Sex, Gender, and Equity in Pharmacotherapy | |||
| 11:30 AM - Alexandra Athanaselos: Weight Loss, Frailty and Malnutrition in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Using GLP-1 Receptor Agonists | |||
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch Break | Catered lunch and informal networking | PHR 1004 |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Oral Presentations -Session II | 1:00 PM - Qi Sun:ÌýSynthesis and Evaluation of a Lipid-Dendrimer-Hybrid Nano Delivery System for Targeted Delivery of Urolithin A to AdipocytesÌý | PHR 1008 |
| 1:30 PM - Sam Hirniak: A population-based analysis of Ontario's hemophilia A health care system costs | |||
| 2:00 PM- 3:30 PM | Poster Presentations & Networking | Graduate student posters, refreshments, and networking opportunities | Ground Floor |
| 3:30 PM- 4:00 PM | ClosingÌýCeremony & Awards | Recognition of outstanding presentations and event wrap-up | PHR 1004 |
Why Participate?
- Showcase Your Research: Present your work throughÌýposter and oral presentations.
- Network & Collaborate: Connect with experts, faculty, and fellow researchers fromÌýthe Faculties of Science, Health, and Engineering.
- Compete for Awards: Presenters have a chance toÌýwin awardsÌýrecognizing outstanding research and presentation skills.
Research Areas
We welcome participation from graduate students and researchers working in areas such as:
- Pharmacy Practice & Health Services Research
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacoepidemiology & Health OutcomesÌý
Important Dates
- Registration Deadline:ÌýFriday, March 15, 2025
- Poster Submission Deadline:ÌýSunday, April 13, 2025
- Submit your poster file via email toÌýssumithrarachchigedon@uwaterloo.ca
- Slide Submission Deadline (Oral Presentations):ÌýSunday, April 20, 2025
- Submit your presentation slides via email toÌýssumithrarachchigedon@uwaterloo.ca
How to Register
To participate in Pharmacy Research Day 2025, please complete the registration form by clicking the link:ÌýÌý
Contact Us
For inquiries about the event, please contact:
Email:Ìýwleboeuf@uwaterloo.ca