Summary
Kelly Grindrod is a Canadian pharmacist and associate professor at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy where she studies the impact of digital technology on the management of medications.[1]
Kelly Grindrod | |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Education |
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| Awards | Canadian Pharmacist of the Year (2020) |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | University of Waterloo |
| Website | uwaterloo |
Education edit
Grindrod graduated with a BSCPharm from the University of Alberta and went on to complete a residency at the London Health Sciences Centre. She later received a PharmD (2007) and an MSc (2009) from the University of British Columbia.[2]
Career edit
Grindrod joined the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy in 2011. In addition to teaching and research, she works one day a week at the Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre as a primary care pharmacist.[3]
Covid-19 pandemic edit
Grindrod has been a frequent media commentator during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing advice on issues such as third doses and the vaccination of children,[4] and the prevalence of vaccine misinformation.[5] She has also appeared on the CBC Radio program White Coat, Black Art regarding the role of pharmacists in the Canadian health-care system during the pandemic.[6]
Recognition edit
In 2020 Grindrod was named Canadian Pharmacist of the Year by the Canadian Pharmacists Association in recognition of her work as an advocate, mentor and health care provider.[3][7][8]
References edit
- ^ "Kelly Grindrod". School of Pharmacy. 21 February 2012.
- ^ "Alumni Profile: Kelly Grindrod, PharmD'07, MSc'09". pharmsci.ubc.ca. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
- ^ a b Latif, Anam (21 May 2020). "University of Waterloo professor recognized as Canadian Pharmacist of the Year". therecord.com. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
- ^ Lampa, Nicole (12 November 2021). "Vaccine expert: Third doses and COVID-19 vaccines for kids top of mind for Waterloo Region residents". Kitchener. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
- ^ Graziano, Brandon. "Misinformation on COVID-19 vaccines alive and well: UW professor". CityNews Kitchener. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
- ^ "COVID-19 shows pharmacists have bigger role to play in Canada's health-care system, experts say". CBC Radio. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
- ^ "University of Waterloo professor named Canadian Pharmacist of the Year - English". www.pharmacists.ca. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
- ^ Versolatto, Tegan (20 May 2020). "UW prof named Canadian pharmacist of the year". CTV Kitchener. Retrieved 6 January 2022.