From the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UBC, welcome to TRxending – a podcast dedicated to exploring trending topics across all areas of pharmaceutical sciences, including research, practice, education, and community.
Our episodes are recorded on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people. We encourage you, wherever you’re listening, to also take a moment to consider the land you are on—the history, the original caretakers, and your relationship to it.
New Pathways in Diabetes Research - Protecting Insulin-producing Beta Cells
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases on the planet, with an estimated 830 million people having the condition worldwide. Most commonly, diabetes is managed through lifestyle changes and/or insulin therapy. However, novel approaches in diabetes research may shape new ways in which this disease is managed. In this episode, we welcome Dr. Nicole Krentz, an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and recent recipient of the Breakthrough T1D Career Development Award. She explains how expanding research into protecting insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas might help us achieve better outcomes for diabetes patients in the future, along with uncovering hidden ties between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
To learn more about Nicole's work, visit https://pharmsci.ubc.ca/news/april-04-2026/dr-nicole-krentz-receives-breakthrough-t1d-career-development-award-advance-type
25 Sept 2025
GENRx - Generative AI-Enhanced Role-Playing for Pharmacy Education
Fong Chan and Jamie Yuen discuss their GENRx project, which explores generative AI's potential to simulate virtual pharmacy consultations, ultimately enhancing students' clinical skills in this interview episode.
19 Mar 2025
Minor Ailments and Contraception Services (MACS) and Pharmacy Education
In June, 2023, BC pharmacists saw one of the largest changes in their scope of practice in decades, with the introduction of Minor Ailment and Contraception Service prescribing, also known as MACS. Now, BC residents can seek treatment for 21 minor ailments and contraception directly from pharmacists. The initiative aims to make it easier and faster for residents to get the medication they need, while simultaneously leveraging the skills and expertise that pharmacists are already trained and equipped with in BC.
In this episode, we are joined by Gilly Lau and Jon Grosshuesch, two educators in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UBC, to dive deeper into the topic of MACS and focus on this expanding scope of practice within pharmacy. We also explore how MACS has changed pharmacy education and training, both for students and working pharmacists.
This episode was recorded on February 18, 2025
24 Oct 2024
Generative AI in Pharmacy Education
Pharmacy education is on the cusp of a generative AI revolution, where innovative technology promises to transform the way students learn. From personalized content delivery to groundbreaking assessment methods, AI is poised to elevate the entire educational experience.
In this episode, we are joined by JP and Brie, two leaders in educational technology who are helping the Faculty navigate the exciting, yet challenging, landscape of generative AI. Today’s discussion delves into the current state of generative AI in pharmacy education, explores innovative projects reshaping the field, and offers a vision for the future where AI serves as a transformative force in learning.
This episode was recorded on August 6, 2024
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