Alex Tang BSc(Pharm), MEd, RPh
Lecturer and Coordinator
Alex Tang is an educator, pharmacist, and proud UBC alum whose work sits at the intersection of equity, practice, and education. As a faculty member in the Pharmacy Education Research and Leadership (PERL) research theme, Alex brings a critical and reflective approach that values inclusion, curiosity, and real-world impact to his teaching and educational leadership.
His current work centers on two key areas: 1) queering health and, 2) experiential education. Alex co-leads PrideRx, a faculty-led initiative dedicated to improving health outcomes for 2SLGBTQ+ communities through education, practice, research, and partnerships. His leadership in this space has been nationally recognized and has attracted over $200,000 in funding to support pharmacy education. As the lead for non-direct patient care (NDPC) practicums, Alex collaborates with nearly 100 preceptors across sectors including government, academia, research, and health technology. His network extends beyond local industries, with connections across Canada and internationally. His goal is to help broaden student exposure to diverse and emerging careers.
Alex’s scholarly interests include equity-informed pharmacy practice, workplace-based interprofessional education, HIV care, and patients as educators. These interests emerged from a diverse background and are shaped by his own lived experience, which includes degrees in pharmacy and education; and community practice experience in both Gibsons and the Lower Mainland.
At the core of his work, Alex values relationships and welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with (and learn from) colleagues across disciplines who share a similar commitment to a more just and inclusive health care system.
Currently Teaching:
- PHRM_V 271 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience – Outpatient II
- PHRM_V 300E Pharmacist’s Role in Gender Response 2SLGBTQ+ Care (PROGRESS)
- PHRM_V 473 Selected Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (NDPC)
- PHRM_V 496 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience – Selected Direct Patient Care or Non-Direct Patient Care
D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning. Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. 2025.
Wellspring Pharmacy Leadership Award. Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy. 2024.
AFPC Educational Scholarship Poster Award. Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada. 2024.
Queering CVD. Lim T, Lai T, Tang A. $10,620. Novo Nordisk Canada Inc. Medical Grant. 2025.
A culturally responsive prospective study to improve education and access to HIV preexposure prophylaxis for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. Swidrovich J, Ajiboye W, Henry R, Tan A. Collaborators: Acharya S, Dame J, Lai T, Lamb A, Lim T, McCrady K, Poitras P, Ruben A, Scarfone K, Schonbe A, Tang A, Waters B. $76,500. Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Government of Canada. 2025.
Promoting 2SLGBTQQIA+ Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in Pharmacy Education (PRIDE-RX). Lai T, Tang A. $44,893. UBC Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund. 2024–2025.
Improving the Interprofessional Collaboration Practicum Through Student Partnership (IMPACTS). Tang A, Wong G, Hamadi S, Wang M. $6,752. UBC Students as Partners Fund. 2023–2024.
Promoting 2SLGBTQQIA+ Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in Pharmacy Education (PRIDE-RX). Lai T, Tang A. $100,227. UBC Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund. 2023–2024.
Pharmacy Assessment Tool for Hepatitis C (PATH): Linking Patients to Care at Community Pharmacies. Tang A, Schmitz D, Xia J. $1,500. UBC Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund. 2022–2023.
Promoting 2SLGBTQQIA+ Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in Pharmacy Education (PRIDE-RX). Lai T, Tang A. $104,880. UBC Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund. 2022–2023.
Promoting 2SLGBTQQIA+ Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in Pharmacy Education (PRIDE-RX). Lai T, Tang A. $4,000. UBC Internal Seed Grant Program for Educational Leadership. 2021.
A Novel Instructional Media for Accessible Teaching and Education (ANIMATE). Tang A, Low A, Yeung J. $22,313. UBC Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund. 2020–2021.
Tang A, Lai T, Fanous M. 2SLGBTQ+ Patient Care in Canadian Pharmacy Practice. Presented at: IPG Mentorship & Integration, Canadian Pharmacists Association; 2025 January 22 (National)
Lamb A, Tang A, Uddoh C, Noakes K. Patient Diversity in Canadian Pharmacy Practice. Speakers at: IPG Mentorship & Integration, Canadian Pharmacists Association; 2024 November 23 (National)
Lai T, Tang A. You think PrEP just fell out of a coconut tree? Engaging communities to reimagine the HIV PrEP program in BC. Presented at: Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC) Summit 2024: Vigilance & Vision, Vancouver, Canada; 2024 November 21–22
Tang A, Wong G, Wang M, Hamidi S. Disrupting Silos. Revamping a Practicum Course to Cultivate Interprofessional Learning. Presented at: 2024 CHES Celebration of Scholarship, Vancouver, Canada; 2024 October 2
Lai T, Tang A. ‘Nothing About Us Without Us’ – Co-Creating an Integrated 2SLGBTQ+ Curriculum at UBC. Faculty Updates on Teaching and Learning at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); 2024 June 12; Quebec City, Canada (National)
Tang A, Lai T, Ng C. Untucking the Pharmacy Experiences of the 2SLGBTQ+ Communities. Oral Presentation at: College of Pharmacists of BC Board Meeting; 2023 April 21
Tang A, Lai T. PRIDE-RX progress updates: Navigating the straights and narrow of higher education. Oral Presentation at Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference, Winnipeg, Canada; 2023 June 13–16
Lai T, Tang A. Crashing the Cis-stem: Understanding SOGIE Inclusive Pharmacy Practice. Oral Presentation at Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists Manitoba Branch Fall Half Day, Winnipeg, Canada; 2022 October 15
Lai T, Tang A. Promoting 2SLGBTQQIA+ Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in Pharmacy Education (PRIDE-RX). Oral Presentation at Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference, St. Johns, Canada; 2022 June 14–17
Blog Post
Tang A. (2023, August 2). Building a Brighter Future: Community Engaged Learning for UBC Pharmacy Students. BC Hepatitis Network.
https://bchep.org/ubcpharmcel/
Text Interviews
Empowering voices: students’ impact in designing Pharmaceutical Sciences courses. (2024, December 10). CTLT Dialogues. University of British Columbia.
https://ctlt.ubc.ca/2024/12/10/empowering-voices-students-impact-in-designing-pharmaceutical-sciences-courses/
Prescription for inclusive healthcare. (2024, September 16). UBC Today. University of British Columbia.
https://ubctoday.ubc.ca/stories/september-16-2024/prescription-inclusive-healthcare
Tang A. (2023, June 14). Pride Month Q&A Session. Canadian Pharmacists Association.
https://www.pharmacists.ca/news-events/news/pharmacy-check-in-meet-alex-tang/
PRIDE-RX: Advancing Gender and Sexual Health Equity Through Pharmacy Education. The Tablet. BC Pharmacy Association.
https://www.bcpharmacy.ca/tablet/summer-23/pride-rx-advancing-gender-and-sexual-health-equity-through-pharmacy-education
