CPhA Editors
Our editors manage the drug and therapeutic content produced by the Canadian Pharmacists Association.
Barry Power, Senior Director, Digital Content
Barry received his Bachelor and PharmD degrees from the University of Toronto. He has practised in community pharmacy and primary care and has worked in a variety of roles in research, advocacy, government and teaching. He oversees the group of editors who develop CPhA’s drug and therapeutic content. Barry practises as a Pharmacist Consultant with the eConsult program.
Barry received his Bachelor and PharmD degrees from the University of Toronto. He has practised in community pharmacy and primary care and has worked in a variety of roles in research, advocacy, government and teaching. He oversees the group of editors who develop CPhA’s drug and therapeutic content. Barry practises as a Pharmacist Consultant with the eConsult program.
Sonal Acharya, Managing Scientific Editor
Sonal obtained her BSc in Biology and BA in Psychology from Carleton University, in addition to the Pharmacy Technician Certification from Algonquin College. She has experience in customer service, project management and as a pharmacy technician in hospital and retail settings. Sonal has been with CPhA since 2004. As managing scientific editor she ensures comprehensiveness of the drug database across all of CPhA's publications and has specific focus on special projects related to drug and therapeutic content.
Sonal obtained her BSc in Biology and BA in Psychology from Carleton University, in addition to the Pharmacy Technician Certification from Algonquin College. She has experience in customer service, project management and as a pharmacy technician in hospital and retail settings. Sonal has been with CPhA since 2004. As managing scientific editor she ensures comprehensiveness of the drug database across all of CPhA's publications and has specific focus on special projects related to drug and therapeutic content.
Gustavo Paguaga, Scientific Editor
After attending University of Ottawa and Carleton University, Gustavo worked for more than 15 years in community pharmacy and in pharmaceutical sales. He joined CPhA as a scientific editor in 2008 to work on Products for Minor Ailments; eventually his role expanded to include maintenance of the drug database in all CPhA publications. His responsibilities include update and maintenance of the Therapeutic Guide, drug tables in therapeutic publications and special projects related to delivery of content on electronic platforms. Gustavo maintains his practice skills by working part-time in a community pharmacy.
After attending University of Ottawa and Carleton University, Gustavo worked for more than 15 years in community pharmacy and in pharmaceutical sales. He joined CPhA as a scientific editor in 2008 to work on Products for Minor Ailments; eventually his role expanded to include maintenance of the drug database in all CPhA publications. His responsibilities include update and maintenance of the Therapeutic Guide, drug tables in therapeutic publications and special projects related to delivery of content on electronic platforms. Gustavo maintains his practice skills by working part-time in a community pharmacy.
Anjana Raghuveer, Scientific Editor
Anjana obtained a Bachelors degree in Chemistry and Medical Microbiology and a Masters Degree in Biotechnology from the University of Bangalore. She worked as a Drug Safety-Regulatory Affairs Specialist with Quintiles. Anjana joined CPhA in June 2013. As scientific editor she is responsible for maintaining the drug database across all of CPhA's publications, identifying new molecular entities, indications and safety information. Anjana also works with the editorial processing team on product monographs.
Anjana obtained a Bachelors degree in Chemistry and Medical Microbiology and a Masters Degree in Biotechnology from the University of Bangalore. She worked as a Drug Safety-Regulatory Affairs Specialist with Quintiles. Anjana joined CPhA in June 2013. As scientific editor she is responsible for maintaining the drug database across all of CPhA's publications, identifying new molecular entities, indications and safety information. Anjana also works with the editorial processing team on product monographs.
Angela Ross, Clinical Editor
Angela obtained her BScPhm from the University of Toronto and completed a hospital pharmacy residency. She went on to practise clinical pharmacy in a teaching hospital for in the areas of geriatrics, emergency medicine and drug information. Angela also worked in community pharmacy for several years. She has been a clinical editor at CPhA since 2008 while maintaining her clinical practice in a teaching hospital on a part-time basis. Angela is responsible for content areas such as dermatology and drug use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Angela obtained her BScPhm from the University of Toronto and completed a hospital pharmacy residency. She went on to practise clinical pharmacy in a teaching hospital for in the areas of geriatrics, emergency medicine and drug information. Angela also worked in community pharmacy for several years. She has been a clinical editor at CPhA since 2008 while maintaining her clinical practice in a teaching hospital on a part-time basis. Angela is responsible for content areas such as dermatology and drug use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Christine Sanger, Clinical Copy Editor
Christine received her bachelor’s degree from Queen’s University and has a proofreading certification from the Editors’ Association of Canada. Prior to joining CPhA, Christine was a copy editor at a number of top Canadian consumer and business magazines, and edited more than 40 non-fiction books for a Canadian publisher. She has been editing continuing education lessons written by and for pharmacists since 2011 and joined CPhA in May 2017. As a Clinical Copy Editor, Christine is responsible for copy editing all English language materials in the Compendium of Therapeutic Choices and the Compendium of Therapeutics for Minor Ailments, both print and online.
Christine received her bachelor’s degree from Queen’s University and has a proofreading certification from the Editors’ Association of Canada. Prior to joining CPhA, Christine was a copy editor at a number of top Canadian consumer and business magazines, and edited more than 40 non-fiction books for a Canadian publisher. She has been editing continuing education lessons written by and for pharmacists since 2011 and joined CPhA in May 2017. As a Clinical Copy Editor, Christine is responsible for copy editing all English language materials in the Compendium of Therapeutic Choices and the Compendium of Therapeutics for Minor Ailments, both print and online.
Claudiane Theriault-Picard, Clinical Editor
Claudiane completed her BPharm at Université Laval and started her career in community pharmacy. She went on to practice in hospital settings, as a clinical pharmacist in mental health, geriatrics and long-term care. She joined CPhA in August 2017 as a clinical editor, where she is responsible for content related to neurology, psychiatry and ophthalmology.
Claudiane completed her BPharm at Université Laval and started her career in community pharmacy. She went on to practice in hospital settings, as a clinical pharmacist in mental health, geriatrics and long-term care. She joined CPhA in August 2017 as a clinical editor, where she is responsible for content related to neurology, psychiatry and ophthalmology.
Emilie Zannis, Clinical Editor
Emilie received her BSc degree from Saint Francis Xavier University and her PharmD degree from the University of Toronto. She went on to work as a community pharmacist and joined the CPhA team in 2016. As a clinical editor, Emilie’s principal content areas include infectious diseases and respiratory disorders. She maintains her active practice license by working part-time in a community pharmacy.
Emilie received her BSc degree from Saint Francis Xavier University and her PharmD degree from the University of Toronto. She went on to work as a community pharmacist and joined the CPhA team in 2016. As a clinical editor, Emilie’s principal content areas include infectious diseases and respiratory disorders. She maintains her active practice license by working part-time in a community pharmacy.
Geoff Lewis, Clinical Editor
Geoff completed his initial pharmacy training in Great Britain. He has a BSc (Pharm) from Manchester University and an MSc in Clinical Pharmacy from Queens University, Belfast. Before joining CPhA in 2008 he had worked in several hospitals in a variety of managerial and clinical pharmacist positions. As a clinical editor Geoff’s principal content areas include cardiovascular medicine and diabetes mellitus. He is also the designated preceptor for pharmacy student rotations. Geoff maintains his active practice license by working part-time at a teaching hospital.
Geoff completed his initial pharmacy training in Great Britain. He has a BSc (Pharm) from Manchester University and an MSc in Clinical Pharmacy from Queens University, Belfast. Before joining CPhA in 2008 he had worked in several hospitals in a variety of managerial and clinical pharmacist positions. As a clinical editor Geoff’s principal content areas include cardiovascular medicine and diabetes mellitus. He is also the designated preceptor for pharmacy student rotations. Geoff maintains his active practice license by working part-time at a teaching hospital.
Tammy Quinn, Clinical Editor
Tammy received her BSc (Pharm) from Dalhousie University and enjoyed a successful and diverse career in both community pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry before joining CPhA. She has experience as both a pharmacist and an Associate Owner with Shoppers Drug Mart and held positions in Sales, Marketing and Medical Affairs with Merck Canada. Tammy realized a long-held goal of joining CPhA as a clinical editor in April 2015. She is responsible for content related to musculoskeletal disorders, women’s health and nutrition.
Tammy received her BSc (Pharm) from Dalhousie University and enjoyed a successful and diverse career in both community pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry before joining CPhA. She has experience as both a pharmacist and an Associate Owner with Shoppers Drug Mart and held positions in Sales, Marketing and Medical Affairs with Merck Canada. Tammy realized a long-held goal of joining CPhA as a clinical editor in April 2015. She is responsible for content related to musculoskeletal disorders, women’s health and nutrition.