Meet our team
Dr. Jo-Anne wilson, BSc. Pharm, ACPR, M.Ed, PharmD
Dr. Jo-Anne Wilson is an Associate Professor of Pharmacotherapeutics with the Faculty of Health, College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University, holds a Cross Appointment with the Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, is a Scientific Affiliate with Nova Scotia Health Research, Innovation and Discovery, and is an Associate Scientist with
Dr. Jo-Anne Wilson is an Associate Professor of Pharmacotherapeutics with the Faculty of Health, College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University, holds a Cross Appointment with the Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, is a Scientific Affiliate with Nova Scotia Health Research, Innovation and Discovery, and is an Associate Scientist with the Maritime SPOR Support Unit.
She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Dalhousie University, followed by an Accredited Canadian Pharmacy Residency at Dalhousie University, and earned a post-baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of South Carolina. In 2024, she completed a Masters of Adult Education from St. Francis Xavier University.
Jo-Anne has worked in Nephrology for 15 years where she served as a drug expert, researcher, educator, and mentor. Her research program focuses on chronic kidney disease (CKD) medication management optimization and safety, advancing primary care pharmacy practice in CKD management, drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in dialysis, and in creating medication information technology tools. She is the past-chair and current communications director for the National Renal Pharmacist Network, and a proud volunteer with the Atlantic Branch, Kidney Foundation of Canada Halifax Steering Committee.
meet our students
Natalie Ratajczak, PharmD Candidate
Katie Halliday, BSc. (Honors), PharmD Candidate
Katie Halliday, BSc. (Honors), PharmD Candidate
Originally from Ontario, I fulfilled the prerequisite requirements at Dalhousie University and am currently completing my fourth year of the Doctor of Pharmacy program at Dalhousie University with expected graduation in 2026.
PROJECTS:
Medications for community pharmacists to dose adjust or avoid to enhance prescribing safety in individu
Originally from Ontario, I fulfilled the prerequisite requirements at Dalhousie University and am currently completing my fourth year of the Doctor of Pharmacy program at Dalhousie University with expected graduation in 2026.
PROJECTS:
Medications for community pharmacists to dose adjust or avoid to enhance prescribing safety in individuals with advanced chronic kidney disease: A scoping review
Improving Medication Safety and prescribing of higher-risk medications in individuals with chronic kidney disease: A validation study
Katie Halliday, BSc. (Honors), PharmD Candidate
Katie Halliday, BSc. (Honors), PharmD Candidate
Katie Halliday, BSc. (Honors), PharmD Candidate
Originally from Prince Edward Island, I have completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Dalhousie University in 2022.
I am currently a 2026 PharmD candidate from Dalhousie College of Pharmacy.
PROJECTS:
Medications for community pharmacists to dose adjust or avoid to enhance prescribing safety in ind
Originally from Prince Edward Island, I have completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Dalhousie University in 2022.
I am currently a 2026 PharmD candidate from Dalhousie College of Pharmacy.
PROJECTS:
Medications for community pharmacists to dose adjust or avoid to enhance prescribing safety in individuals with advanced chronic kidney disease: A scoping review
Improving Medication Safety and prescribing of higher-risk medications in individuals with chronic kidney disease: A validation study
Maneka Sheffield, BSc. Pharm
Katie Halliday, BSc. (Honors), PharmD Candidate
Pankti Parekh, PharmD Candidate
Maneka graduated from the Dalhousie University College of Pharmacy in 2015. She moved to hospital as a clinical pharmacist in 2016. During this time she found her clinical interest in nephrology, where she practiced from 2019-2025. Currently, she is a Public Health Pharmacist Lead with the Strategic Policy and Planning Team, supporting th
Maneka graduated from the Dalhousie University College of Pharmacy in 2015. She moved to hospital as a clinical pharmacist in 2016. During this time she found her clinical interest in nephrology, where she practiced from 2019-2025. Currently, she is a Public Health Pharmacist Lead with the Strategic Policy and Planning Team, supporting the provincial immunization programs. In September of 2025, she started the Master of Science – Pharmaceutical Sciences Program part-time at Dalhousie University.
Pankti Parekh, PharmD Candidate
Nolan Barkhouse, BSc.(Honors), PharmD, ACPR
Pankti Parekh, PharmD Candidate
Pankti completed the Chemical Engineering Technician program at Loyalist College, followed by her pharmacy prerequisites at the University of Prince Edward Island. Born in India, she brings a diverse academic and cultural background to her work.
PROJECTS:
Enhancing Diabetic Kidney Disease Detection: Screening at-Risk Individuals in Community Pharmacy Primary Care Clinics
Nolan Barkhouse, BSc.(Honors), PharmD, ACPR
Nolan Barkhouse, BSc.(Honors), PharmD, ACPR
Nolan Barkhouse, BSc.(Honors), PharmD, ACPR
Originally from Upper Northfield, Nova Scotia, I have been studying at Dalhousie University for the last eight years, earning a Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) (Honours) with a Certificate in Genetics, and a Doctor of Pharmacy.
Following my education and research experience, I pursued a post-graduate one-year Accredited Canadian
Originally from Upper Northfield, Nova Scotia, I have been studying at Dalhousie University for the last eight years, earning a Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) (Honours) with a Certificate in Genetics, and a Doctor of Pharmacy.
Following my education and research experience, I pursued a post-graduate one-year Accredited Canadian Pharmacy Residency at Nova Scotia Health.
PROJECTS:
Development of a dosing tool of high-risk medications to support clinicians conducting ambulatory medication reconciliation in individuals with advanced chronic kidney disease: A quality improvement project.
Jennifer Morris, PharmD
Nolan Barkhouse, BSc.(Honors), PharmD, ACPR
Nolan Barkhouse, BSc.(Honors), PharmD, ACPR
Originally from Bedford, Nova Scotia, I began my post-secondary studies at Dalhousie University, completing two years of a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience degree before discovering my passion for pharmacy.
I am currently in my fourth year of the Doctor of Pharmacy program at Dalhousie University, and will begin my career as a community
Originally from Bedford, Nova Scotia, I began my post-secondary studies at Dalhousie University, completing two years of a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience degree before discovering my passion for pharmacy.
I am currently in my fourth year of the Doctor of Pharmacy program at Dalhousie University, and will begin my career as a community pharmacist following my graduation in Spring 2025.
PROJECTS:
Development of a dosing tool of high-risk medications to support clinicians conducting ambulatory medication reconciliation in individuals with advanced chronic kidney disease: A quality improvement project.
Breanna Laffin, BMSc. BSc.Pharm, MSc Candidate
Breanna Laffin, BMSc. BSc.Pharm, MSc Candidate
Breanna Laffin, BMSc. BSc.Pharm, MSc Candidate
Originally from Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, I hold a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Acadia University and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Dalhousie University. I have a strong passion for research and am currently completing a Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Dalhousie, focusing on antimicrobial stewardship and implement
Originally from Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, I hold a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Acadia University and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Dalhousie University. I have a strong passion for research and am currently completing a Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Dalhousie, focusing on antimicrobial stewardship and implementation science with an anticipated graduation in summer 2025.
PROJECTS:
STrategic OPtimization of Prescription MEDication Use in Patients on HemoDialysis (Halifax Site PI)
Covid-19 Vaccination in Hemodialysis Patients in Urban and Rural Sites: A quality improvement project
Meet our patient partners
Jessica Pelletier
Jessica Pelletier
Jessica Pelletier