POSTPONED: 7th Pharmaceutical Sciences World Congress (PSWC)
After much careful consideration, we have had to take the decision to postpone the 7th Pharmaceutical Sciences World Congress (PSWC) that was due to be held in Montreal, Canada, from 22 to 27 May 2020. The safety and the well-being of our congress participants and their communities is our priority. Our congress registrants have been … read more
UPDATE: Coronavirus COVID-19
We know that you are all aware of the significant global challenges presented by the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. FIP has a duty of care to its members, volunteers and congress participants. Consequently, we are in close contact with the World Health Organization (WHO), globally and regionally. Our policy is to follow WHO health advisories, together … read more
Call for Nominations for CSPS Awards
The Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS) is very pleased to once again present the CSPS awards. These awards will be presented at the 2020 CSPS Awards Reception which will be taking place at the 7th FIP Pharmaceutical Sciences World Congress (PSWC 2020).in Montreal, QC. Nominations are now being accepted for the following CSPS awards: … read more
Late Breaking Abstract Deadline – February 6, 2019
CSPS is very excited to be part of the 7th FIP Pharmaceutical Sciences World Congress (PSWC 2020) being held May 22-27, 2020 in Montréal, QC. Join us to network with leading experts from across the world, compare best practices and learn about the latest trends in pharmaceutical sciences. Late breaking abstracts are now being accepted. … read more
CSPS Board – Call for Nominations
Have you considered getting more involved with CSPS? Here’s your chance! You are invited to submit nominations for candidates to serve on the CSPS Board for the following positions (terms to commence January 2020): President-Elect: 2-year term Director (2 positions): 3-year term Trainee Rep (1 position): 2-year term Both nominators and nominees must be members of CSPS. All … read more
Workshop on Use of Real World Data/Evidence to inform Regulatory Decision Making
The Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS) together with Health Canada will present a one day, joint workshop on Use of Real World Data/Evidence to inform Regulatory Decision Making to be held December 3, 2019 in Ottawa, ON. The location of the workshop is the Banting Auditorium, Sir Frederick Banting Building, 251 Sir Frederick Banting … read more
Research institute launched out of U of A attracts $25 million in investments
CSPS is pleased to share the news regarding Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation (API). A recent article in the Edmonton Journal highlighted the achievements of API and the research institute attracting $25 million in investments since it launched out of the University of Alberta late last year. For more information, please check out the full article
Excipients Workshop: Regulatory, Compliance and Bioequivalence
The Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS) together with Health Canada and IPEC-Americas will be presenting a one day joint Excipients Workshop: Regulatory, Compliance and Bioequivalence on September 20, 2019 in the Banting Auditorium, Sir Frederick Banting Building, 251 Sir Frederick Banting Driveway in Ottawa, ON. Who should attend? This Joint CSPS/Health Canada/IPEC-Americas one day … read more
2019 CSPS/CC-CRS Annual Symposium – A Tremendous Success!
The 2019 CSPS/CC-CRS Annual Symposium held May 21-24, 2019 in Vancouver, BC at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel was a tremendous success. Our sincere thanks to the excellent line up of speakers representing academia, industry and government from across Canada and internationally who participated in the Symposium including plenary speakers David K. Lee (Health Canada), … read more
CSPS Young Scientist Network
The CSPS Young Scientist Network (YSN) has done an outstanding job arranging a number of events throughout the 2019 CSPS Symposium for all trainees in attendance. All events will take place at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. Trainees need to register to attend so don’t miss out – register now for the Symposium! Events include: … read more
2019 CSPS Award Winners
Congratulations to all the 2019 CSPS Award Winners! Awards will be presented at the 2019 Symposium Gala and Awards Dinner on Thurs., May 23, 2019 in Vancouver, BC at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. Be sure to purchase a ticket and join us for a wonderful evening. The 2019 Awards that will be presented include: … read more
Registration for 2019 Annual Symposium Open
Registration is open for the CSPS/CC-CRS 2019 Symposium “From Transformational Technologies to Innovative Health Care Solutions” being held May 21-24, 2019 at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport, Vancouver, BC. The 2019 Symposium will open with Industry Day on Tues., May 21 at 1:00 PM – showcasing innovative biotech companies within the Vancouver area and beyond. The … read more
Call for Abstracts for CSPS 2019 Symposium
Abstracts for poster presentations are being accepted for the 2019 CSPS Symposium, to be held at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport, Vancouver, BC, May 21-24, 2019. Abstracts in all areas of: pharmacy — pharmaceutical sciences — analytical chemistry — biomedical and clinical sciences – and related areas will be considered. Submission Deadline: Friday, March 15, 2019, … read more
Canadian Pharmaceutical Sciences Foundation Established
HELP FOR CANADA’S PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCHERS
The Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada and the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences are delighted to confirm that the Canadian Pharmaceutical Sciences Foundation (CPSF) is now a registered charity in Canada.
The CPSF comes at a pivotal time for the pharmaceutical sciences sector in Canada as the current investment in the next generation of pharmaceutical researchers has declined to a critical level.
2020 CSPS/FIP Meeting in Montreal – Request for Program Sessions
You are invited to send proposals for sessions around the tracks and themes identified in the framework of PSWC2020. Submissions are due by February 28, 2019 (extended deadline). The program is structured around four tracks covering key challenges in the continuum of drug discovery, development and optimal use at the individual and population levels. The … read more
Call for Nominations for CSPS Board of Directors
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR CSPS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Have you considered getting more involved with CSPS? Do you know someone who would have a positive impact on CSPS? Here’s your chance!
You are invited to submit nominations for candidates to serve on the CSPS Board for the following positions, terms to commence January 2019:
- Director (2 positions) – 3-year term
- Secretary – 2-year term
- Treasurer – 2-year term
CSPS Workshop Presentations
Presentations from the September CSPS Workshop – “Therapeutic Equivalence of Complex Molecules and Formulations” – are now posted in the Member’s area of the website. Members, please log in to view these excellent presentations.
Young Scientist Network – September Newsletter
Young Scientist Network
Twitter account (@CSPS_YSN)
See the YSN page on the CSPS website under “What’s New” for a new monthly newsletter from the University of Alberta YSN Group.
Join the Young Scientist Network of CSPS!
Young Scientist Network
Twitter account (@CSPS_YSN)
At the 2018 Annual Conference in Toronto, trainees had a social gathering and a meeting to initiate the Young Scientist Network, and attracted a large number of trainees from across Canada.
See the YSN page on the CSPS website under “What’s New” for monthly newsletters and more.
CSPS Workshop – Register Today!
The CSPS Workshop, “Therapeutic Equivalence of Complex Molecules and Formulations”, will be held Monday/Tuesday, September 10/11 at Health Canada, Ottawa.
See the great line-up of speakers, and review the abstracts for the presentations on our Workshop Page
Register today!
CSPS Workshop: Therapeutic Equivalence of Complex Molecules and Formulations
Therapeutic Equivalence of Complex Molecules and Formulations
Monday & Tuesday, September 10-11, 2018
Banting Auditorium, Sir Frederick Banting Building,
Tunney’s Pasture Campus, Ottawa ON
A two-day collaborative workshop is planned with Health Canada, its scientific staff, and the pharmaceutical community of scientists from academia, brand and generic industries, in keeping with the mission of CSPS.
Dr. Mary Haak-Frendscho of Blueline Bioscience to present CSPS Conference Plenary
Mary Haak-Frendscho, PhD will present the opening plenary on Tuesday, May 22, at the CSPS Conference, speaking on The View from Here: Innovation Canadian Style. Her presentation will provide an investor perspective on the Canadian innovation ecosystem, as seen through a US biotech lens. What we see, filling the gaps and leveraging our unique strengths. The talk will wrap up with a Q&A session.
Mary is CEO of Blueline Bioscience in Toronto and a Venture Partner with Versant Ventures. Previously…
Dr. David Juurlink to present Plenary on Opioids at 2018 Conference
Dr. David Juurlink will present a plenary lecture on: The North American Opioid Crisis From 30,000 Feet. He will review the genesis and recent evolution of the opioid crisis, discuss its current scope, and review ways in which the crisis might be mitigated. A full session on the Opioid Crisis will follow.
Dr. Juurlink is head of the Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology division at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto. He is also a medical toxicologist at the Ontario Poison Centre at the Hospital for Sick Children and a scientist at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences.
Plenary Speakers for 2018 Conference
CSPS Announces Plenary Speakers for 2018 Conference
Mary Haak-Frendscho, Blueline Bioscience, & Venture Partner, Versant Ventures: Industry Day Opening Presentation
Tak Mak, Ontario Cancer Institute, Princess Margaret Hospital: The Fourth Pillar of Cancer Treatment: It Takes a Village
David Juurlink, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre: The North American Opioid Crisis From 30,000 Feet
Richard Weinshilboum, Mayo Clinic: Pharmacogenomics: Clinical Implementation and Future Challenges
See Symposium page for more information on sessions, speakers.