More on the SHARP Symposium

The agenda is complete for CFP’s second annual SHARP (Strengthening Health with Research in Pharmacy) Symposium, co-hosted with the Ontario Pharmacists Association on September 30 in Toronto. The Symposium showcases the newest and most promising research on pharmacy in Canada, with a focus on how these projects can inform policy and daily practice. Conversation tables and a panel discussion encourage discussions between attendees.

Lower room rates are available until August 28 or until the block of rooms sells out.

The 2026 SHARP Symposium explores the two themes of integrated care and health equity. Here are some of the featured topics and presenters.

Integrated care

Michelle Nelson

How can we remove silos and move toward more collaborative care? Plenary speaker Michelle Nelson, School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa.

Unlocking millions of clinician hours: A time-and-motion study. Presenters Danielle Paes, Yvon Picard, Jeff Mehltretter.

Addressing the elephant in the room: Workplace stress and duress experienced by pharmacists. Presenter Yazid Al Hamarheh, Department of Pharmacology, University of Alberta.

Health equity

Wasem Alsabbagh

Health equity, community pharmacy, and health care delivery in Ontario with an emphasis on opioid use disorders. Plenary speaker Wasem Alsabbagh, School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo.

A Virtual Pharmacy-Based Orientation Module to Support Healthcare Navigation for Newcomer International Students. Presenter Yasmin Aboelzahab, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto.

How Are People in BC Using Community Pharmacies for Nicotine Cessation? Policy Implications for Provincial Coverage. Presenter Teri Charrois, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia.

Virtual Reality Suicide Risk Assessment Simulated Training for Pharmacy Professionals. Presenter Certina Ho, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto.