DEAN’S RECEPTION
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pharmaceutical Sciences Building
University of British Columbia
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
2405 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z3
pharmsci.ubc.ca
ALUMNI MESSAGE
PROGRAM
Welcome Remarks
Dr. Michael Coughtrie
Professor and Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Congratulations on your degree and welcome to a global network of more than 5,500
Pharm Sci alumni and 300,000 UBC alumni! You may have noticed that throughout this
program that there is degree information listed for our Faculty members and special guests
who are also fellow alumni, which gives you a sense of the many paths available to Pharm
Sci grads. Whatever your next step may be, graduation doesn’t mean goodbye. Now that
you are a graduate of UBC, take advantage of the multitude of benefits and programs
available exclusively for you!
Guest Speakers
Suzanne Solven, BSc(Pharm)’87
Deputy Registrar, College of Pharmacists of BC
David Pavan, BSc(Pharm)’92
President, BC Pharmacy Association
Dr. Daniel Rainkie, BSc(Pharm)’12, PharmD’15
PharmD Graduate
José Carlos De La Vega
President, Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Student Society (PharGS)
Andrea Silver, BSc(Pharm)’15
BSc(Pharm) Graduate
Recognition and Award
Presentations Dr. Michael Coughtrie
Professor and Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Tamiz Kanji, BSc(Pharm)’00
Instructor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Tony Seet, BSc’91, BSc(Pharm)’99
Lecturer, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dr. Kathy Seto, BSc(Pharm)’02, PharmD’11
Instructor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Scott Klassen
Regional Sales Manager, Western Canada, Pfizer Canada Inc.
Allison Nourse, BSc(Pharm)’03
Dr. Alan Low, BSc(Pharm)’91, PharmD’96
Manager, Reimbursement and Medical Affairs, Servier Canada Inc.
Clinical Associate Professor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dr. Peter Loewen, BSc(Pharm)’93, PharmD’96
Assistant Professor & Director
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Programs, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dr. Patricia Gerber, BSc(Pharm)’93, PharmD’97
Associate Professor & Clinical Coordinator
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Programs, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dr. Angie Kim-Sing, BSc(Pharm)’86
Director, Office of Experiential Education
Dr. Thomas Chang, BSc’81, BSc(Pharm)’86, PhD(Pharm)’91
Professor and Associate Dean pro tem, Research & Graduate Studies
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Concluding Remarks
Dr. Michael Coughtrie
Professor and Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
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The first step is to register your ACard. It was included in the booklet you received
when you crossed the stage. It’s free and will provide you with discounts on UBC
attractions and on a variety of goods and services.
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Enhance your profile on the Pharm Sci Alumni Digital Yearbook housed in the Stories of
Medicines at the Faculty.
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Attend an alumni event. A variety are hosted every year – locally, provincially, and
globally – many designed specifically for you as a Pharm Sci grad.
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Stay informed about what’s happening at your Faculty and UBC by reading the monthly
Pharm Sci alumni newsletter or Trek Magazine.
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Consider volunteering as a MMI interviewer or help students by being a preceptor.
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Join our LinkedIn and Facebook pages and follow us on Twitter.
There are so many ways you can stay engaged and connected to your alma mater! To ensure
you don’t miss out on anything, be sure to inform us if your contact details change, including
your email address.
Don’t hesitate to connect back with us to share your achievements, provide feedback,
ideas you have for alumni programming or just to say ‘hi’. For information about all of these
programs and much more, please contact me at [email protected] or 604-827-1411 or
visit pharmsci.ubc.ca.
Amanda Scott
Alumni Relations Manager
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Dr. Wayne Riggs, BSc(Pharm)’71, MSc(Pharm)’83, PhD(Pharm)’89
Professor and Associate Dean, Academic, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Colleen Brady
Instructor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Manager, Pharmacy Services & Medicine Centre, uniPHARM Wholesale Drugs Ltd.
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
MAJOR GRADUATE STUDENT AND RESEARCH AWARDS
CIHR Doctoral Research Award
Sonia Lin, BSc’09
Natalie McCormick, BSc’07, MSc(Pharm)’12
Seungil Paik
Nicole Tsao, BSc’08, BSc’14
Md. Mynol Islam Vhuiyan
CIHR Master’s Award
Tullio Esposito, BSc(Pharm)’13
AFPC-Merck Canada Ltd Postgraduate Pharmacy Fellowship
Tullio Esposito, BSc(Pharm)’13
UBC Four Year Doctoral Fellowship
Christian Buchwalder
Sonia Lin, BSc’09
Seungil Paik
Congratulations to the class of 2014-2015. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment
have resulted in this landmark moment in time for you: graduation from the Faculty of
Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia.
This is a time of significant change within the health care system and of great opportunity
for pharmacists, and here at UBC we are playing our part in developing the profession.
Most importantly, we have helped you to prepare for an exciting and rewarding future
in pharmacy. As UBC Pharm Sci alumni, you are extremely well equipped for a variety of
career opportunities, which could be in pharmacy practice, research or teaching, or in a
host of other disciplines. Many of you will go on to influence the evolution of policy and
practice in British Columbia and beyond. The knowledge and skills you have acquired
during your time with us will directly benefit your patients and create a real and lasting
impact on society as a whole.
Today’s reception is in honour of you, and while it marks the end of your journey with us
as students it signifies your new journey with us as partners in one of the most respected
professions in the world. We very much hope you will continue learning and connecting
with us throughout your career.
We are proud of each and every one of you. On behalf of the Faculty, I wish you the very
best in your future endeavours.
Sincerely,
Michael Coughtrie, PhD
Professor and Dean
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Canadian Diabetes Association Doctoral Research Award
Pei-ling (Amy) Chiu
Vongai Nyamandi
Dahai Zhang
CONACYT PhD Scholarship through the National Council for Science and Technology,
Mexico
Marysol Garcia Patino
José Lopez De La Vega
Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) Scholarship
Ying Gong
PhD Scholarship from Ministry of Higher Education of Saudi Arabia
Abdullah Turkistani
PRACTICE EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Inpatient Practice Educator Winners
Jinny Cheng, BSc(Pharm)’06, UBC Hospital, Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services
Herb Wong, BSc(Pharm)’11, Surrey Memorial Hospital, Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services
Community Practice Educator Winners
Michael Lam, BSc(Pharm)’01, Shoppers Drug Mart
Billy Cheung, BSc(Pharm)’12, Shoppers Drug Mart
Stephen Holme, Overwaitea Food Group/Save-on-Foods
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AWARDS
MESSAGE FROM THE REGISTRAR
Graduating Students Merck Canada Pharmacy Doctoral Prize
(Head of Graduating Class, PharmD)
Dr. Daniel Rainkie, BSc(Pharm)’12, PharmD’15
FPS Medal - Head of Graduating Class, BSc Pharm
Huy Duc Vu, BSc(Pharm)’15
Dean E.L. Woods Memorial Prize
Renée Dagenais, BSc(Pharm)’15
Gibb G. Henderson Memorial Prize in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Devon Gordon Webb, BSc(Pharm)’15
Dr. M. Pernarowski Memorial Prize (Honourary Activities Award)
To be announced
Pfizer Canada Prize for Excellence in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Kimberly Hilchie, BSc(Pharm)’15
Teva Canada Limited Prize in Pharmacy
Andrew Kog Kin Fong, BSc’09, BSc(Pharm)’15
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Leadership Award in Pharmacy
Patrick Gary Falkiner, BSc(Pharm)’15
Marcel St. Jean Award in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Andrea B. Silver, BSc(Pharm)’15
Rachel Edey, BSc(Pharm)’15
Peter Jewesson Graduate Scholarship in Pharmacy
Dr. Jillian Reardon, PharmD’15
Servier Canada Inc Award in Evidence-Based Practice in
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Renée Dagenais, BSc(Pharm)’15
Faculty
Natural Medicines Recognition Award
Michelle Ng, BSc(Pharm)’15
Graduating Class - Master Teacher Award
Dr. Arun Verma, BSc’86, BSc(Pharm)’95, MSc(Pharm)’00, PhD(Pharm)’05
The College’s role is to ensure that public confidence in pharmacy is upheld first and foremost; that as a profession, we are accountable to patients and each other. I know that you
will dedicate your career to delivering safe and effective pharmacy care.
Faculty Teaching Award Year One
Janice Moshenko, BSc(Pharm)’91, MSc(Pharm)’96
On behalf of the profession, welcome.
Faculty Teaching Award Year Two
Dr. Wayne Riggs, BSc(Pharm)’71, MSc(Pharm)’83, PhD(Pharm)’89
Faculty Teaching Award Year Three
Dr. Brian Rodrigues, MSc(Pharm)’85, PhD(Pharm)’89
Faculty Teaching Award Year Four
Dr. Kathy Seto , BSc(Pharm)’02, PharmD’11
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Award for Excellence in Translational Graduate Teaching
Dr. Wayne Riggs, BSc(Pharm)’71, MSc(Pharm)’83, PhD(Pharm)’89
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It is with great pleasure that I congratulate the graduating class of 2014-2015.
You are joining a remarkable profession where you will stand alongside your peers to use
your skills, knowledge, and expertise as true medication experts to enhance patient health
outcomes.
You pursued your education in this field with great passion and commitment, and I know
that you will continue to learn and grow throughout your career. Graduation is not the end
of the road, but simply a signpost along the way.
Lifelong learning is a cornerstone of our profession, as our practice must meet the demands of a constantly changing society. I am confident that your experience at UBC has
prepared you to face any changes or challenges that come your way. I am proud to see
many innovative initiatives being spearheaded by UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty
and alumni.
Bob Nakagawa, BSc(Pharm)’80, RPh
Registrar
College of Pharmacists of BC
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GRADUATES 2014-2015
Master of Science (MSc)
Jenny Hanbi Kim
Rakhi Pandey
Rene Gonzalo Pedroza
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Chung Ping Leon Wan
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Sarah Burgess
Katelyn Halpape
Natalie LeBlanc
Elaine Lo
Daniel Rainkie
Jillian Reardon
Craig Roels
Ricky Turgeon
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSc Pharm)
Lois Addo
Masih Alaeitafti
Scott Aldersey
Pegah Arasteh
Jordan Louise Asayo
Benton Alexander
Attfield
Emma Jane Attfield
Sarah Hin Mui Au-Yeung
Emily Ann Barnum
Bryce Barry
Ana Baskalovic
Thomas Matthew
Bateman
Harman Bedi
Dawson Jay Bremner
Quaid Sterling Castle
Christopher Chan
Shun Yee Esther Chan
Adam Chang
Ting-Yi Chang
Nicholle Jeanine Charette
Stacy Chattu
Nicole Chaudhari
Grace Chen
Huang-Ju Chen
Min Chun Holly Chen
Vian Yuen Ying Cheng
Hyun Young Cheong
Joshua Cheung
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Lawrence Ting Wai Cheung
Matthew Phillip Chiang
Brett Richard Lee Chiasson
Chongyoun Choi
Glynis Cynthia Chow
Purple Chu
Jordon Camper Claussen
Emily Carol Clyne
David Andrew Cobleigh
Gina Cragg
Renée Valerie Elfriede Dagenais
Leanne Tracie Dale
Shiyu Deng
Shimelis Desha
Jatinder Singh Dhaliwal
Jaspreet Kaur Dhatt
Simon Doan
Rachel Edey
Patrick Gary Falkiner
Edward Fang
Andrew Kog Kin Fong
Lucy Foo
Tomonori Fukushima
Ivy Wing-Yan Fung
Gurvinder Singh Gill
Satvir Singh Gill
Katherine Go
Tegan Graetz
Harshan Singh Grewal
Marista Zerina Gupta
Jasmin Guraya
Nasim Hatami
Kimberly Hilchie
Yuk Kwan Ho
Trevor Hoff
Carly Elizabeth Hoffman
Ka Yan Jenny Hong
Nicholas House
Grace Ming-En Hsia
Romneek Kaur Hundal
Adam Husk
Stephen Andrew Huynh
Yoshitomo Ito
Jianing Jin
Yeonsoo Jo
Maninder Singh Johal
Nisa Kabolizadeh
Joshua Karroll
Nathan Michael Kellock
Ayoung Kim
Da Seul Kim
Emma Jungmin Kim
Wonjip Kim
Marc Daniel Kirillo
Ashley Brittney Klassen
Nathan Alexander Ko
Aayusha Koirala
Kurt Dwight Kramer
Kevin Ku
Gary Man Kwan
Elisabeth YongEun Kwon
Chun Yat Lam
Joyce Joi Yan Lam
Paul Kendrick Lao
Anthony Lau
John Dongmin Lee
Keon Hee Lee
Sihyun Lee
Shyrr Magne Nicolas Lelis
Candice Valerie Leung
Donna Leung
Ginny Leung
Lisa Leung
Cherlier Li
Brandon Gene Liang
Yuan Ping Liang
Erin Amelia Liebich
Calida Liew
Kelly Lin
Lucy Lin
Hongwei Liu
Zhaojing Liu
Lisa Lynn Lix
Yu Ivan Lo
Dyana Wing Ying Louie
Jennika Louie
Richard Jee Kirn Low
Matthew Lum
Wendy Luong
Carolyn Kay Ma
Sam Moon Ma
Nicholas Roger Mah
Jennifer Mai
Shari-Lee Marie Martin
Tony Gordon Mattu
Tarlan Mazarei
Elisabeth Mignault
Katherine Milbers
Michelle Ng
Ann Hoang Nguyen
Jennifer Nguyen
Jordan Marc Nijjer
Laura Emily Palle
Wenxin Pan
Nathaniel Judah Paras
Eric Sung Min Park
Jiyeon Christina Park
Soyun Park
Adam Petry
Jaspreet Singh Puar
Esha Randhawa
Rajvir Randhawa
Natasha Cara Rinaldis
Alexander Sysy Rivera
Ji Yeon Ryu
Rene Oliver Santamaria
Jillian Schina
Robyn Patricia Seipp
Sonja Vesna Senekovic
Alex Oleksiy Serebryanskyy
Angela Shieh
Kirandeep Kaur Sidhu
Ranjit Sidhu
Andrea B. Silver
Sangeeta Singla
Erika Lee Smith
Hershverdhan Singh Sodhi
Jee Min Song
Liisa Stover
Andy Sulaiman
Kelsey Elisabeth Swinden
Claire Tai
Tina Shuk Ching Tam
Edmund Wei Tan
Jenny XinYi Tang
Polly Wei Sin Tang
Amy Tran
Alexandra Elizabeth Treleaven
Erica Tsai
Nathan Jih Rong Tsai
Jugina Tse Yen Tsang
Gary Yiu Fung Tse
Simranpal Singh Uppal
Huy Duc Vu
Steven Robert Wakeling
Ying Wang
Devon Gordon Webb
Keunchul Wee
Cathleen Hui Yi Wen
Carolyn Jane Wilson
Brandon Wong
John Ka Chun Wong
Kin Chung Brian Wong
Jung-Chien Wu
Sz Ing Mary Wu
Hao Yang
Shuk Wan Fiona Yau
Johnny Zhen Xiong Yip
Flora Wei Fong Yu
Jackson C.L. Yu
Meng Zhen Yu
Soo Hoon Yu
Congcong Zhang
Di Zhang
Leqi Zhang
Lindy Zhu
Adrian Ziemczonek
David Zucker
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