Happy January! We can’t believe the New Year has already started. To kick-off 2016, we are hosting a number of exciting workshops and training programs. Below, we’ve listed the upcoming opportunities, some of them are even free! Be sure to have a look, and contact us as soon as possible to register. FREE: Food Technology, Safety and Quality Workshop Date: January 14, 2016 In this free workshop, instructor Pirouz Yousefian leads a discussion about a career in Food Technology, Safety and Quality. This workshop is designed to help students understand what a prospective career in Food Technology, Safety and Quality requires, but.. READ MORE »
January 12, 2016
New Year’s resolution season is upon us. At this time of year, it’s normal to see a flood of new gym memberships and healthy food purchases, as people pledge to take better care of themselves, only for all those good intentions to fall away within a few short months. So why do so many people fail to keep their resolutions? Some people set goals that are either too vague or too unrealistic to follow, while others fail to organize themselves to follow through, adopt unsustainable fad diets, or lose heart when they experience setbacks. Fortunately, professionals with nutrition training can.. READ MORE »
January 12, 2016
We would like to congratulate our very own, Laleh Bighash, on her exciting invitation to be a member of the Minister’s Private Career College Advisory Committee. The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities is mandated with regulating various aspects of the Private Career Colleges sector, including sharing information about current and emerging issues. Laleh’s extensive and accomplished career as a Private Career College executive will provide the Minister’s committee with an insightful perspective in open forum discussions dealing with important issues concerning Private Career Colleges in Ontario. Congratulations again, Laleh; we are excited to see what this new avenue of.. READ MORE »
January 11, 2016
Drug research is essential to helping medicine advance and finding new ways of fighting illness, but it is a long and complicated process. Just one in every 5,000 compounds that enters preclinical testing actually make it to the marketplace, and companies spend approximately US$500 million per product, with studies taking anywhere from 8 to 15 years. For regulatory affairs professionals involved in new drug development, the barriers to making potentially beneficial products available to the public can sometimes be frustrating. Nevertheless, the regulations are necessary to ensure that drugs are safe and effective. So how does a new drug get.. READ MORE »
January 5, 2016
AAPS is happy to announce a new two-day training course on January 23rd and January 30th focusing on . Taught by Jason Chu, this course will discuss factors that must be considered when selecting an appropriate HPLC analytical method for food analyte determination. AAPS is excited to provide this specialized course as HPLC methods have become the preferred technique for food analysis in the industry. Participants will be provided with hands-on HPLC training in our Quality Control laboratory.
January 4, 2016
According to new research conducted during the ‘Food Safety Month’ of November, many people are increasing their chances of food poisoning by believing a number of dangerous food safety myths. Food storage, cooking, cleaning, and of course, eating is a central part of every person’s daily life, so harbouring misconceptions about food safety can put Canadians at risk every single day. That’s why people like you are needed in the food safety profession, to set society straight on what is and isn’t safe to eat. With the right training, you can start this important work yourself. To begin on the.. READ MORE »
December 29, 2015
To all students, faculty and staff, The holiday season is a time of reflection and gratitude. As this year comes to an end, I have so much to be thankful for. 2015 has been quite a year for AAPS. We’ve experienced growth, achievement and new challenges over the last 12 months that I am incredibly proud of. We’ve expanded our academic offerings, developed new programs and watched many of our students secure great positions within the industry. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to our faculty and staff as it is your incredible work and commitment to excellence.. READ MORE »
December 24, 2015
In early December Laleh Bighash, AAPS’ Dean of Scientific Affairs, had the pleasure of attending ASHP’s 50th midyear Clinical Meeting. ASHP’s Midyear Clinical Meeting has become one of the largest gatherings of pharmacists and the longest running clinical meeting in the world. Pharmacy practitioners from all over the world gather to learn about the latest innovations and developments in the industry. This year’s event was held in New Orleans, Louisiana and featured wonderful programing and networking sessions. Topics included evaluating and managing the safety of dietary supplements, strategies for the effective clinical leader, a pharmacy trend forecast, current clinical practices.. READ MORE »
December 22, 2015
According to recent studies, the average person spends just over an hour and a half on social media every day, and has approximately five different social media accounts. As a result, it’s no wonder that industries as diverse as retail, travel and hospitality, and even manufacturing are using social media to recruit new employees, advertise their products, and inform clients about their company. So far, one industry has been lagging a bit behind. Pharmaceutical companies, which need to maintain a very professional image, have been a hesitant to dive into the laid back world of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest,.. READ MORE »
December 22, 2015
Congratulations go out to all AAPS students who have successfully secured co-op placements in the New Year. The experiences you will gain from these positions are tremendously valuable alongside your academic course work. With students finding placements with leaders in the Food and Pharmaceutical industry, AAPS is very proud of their achievements. AAPS Students have accepted placements in various positions at Sick Kids, Pharma Medica, QCL Compliance Laboratories, TEVA Pharmaceutical Industries, Kisko Products Inc, Bento Sushi, Maple Leaf Foods and Zandi Food. Congratulations again! We cannot wait to hear about your experiences. To learn more about AAPS’ co-op placements, visit:
December 16, 2015
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