Frank S. Abbott

Dr. Frank S. Abbott completed a bachelor of science in pharmacy (with great distinction) and master of science in medicinal chemistry at the University of Saskatchewan. He also holds a doctor of philosophy in medicinal chemistry from Purdue University.

Dr. Abbott's research interests include analytical method development, drug receptor interactions, drug discovery, drug metabolism and drug interactions, as well as quantitative structure-activity-relationships-toxicological investigations of drugs and metabolites.

Dr. Abbott's current research is focused on reactive metabolites and the production of reactive oxygen species as mechanisms of idiosyncratic drug toxicity. Please note Dr. Abbott is not supervising any new graduate students at this time.

"Centennial Alumni of Influence Award." Abbott F. College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan. 2014.

"Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences Fellow Award." Abbott F. Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2012.

"Honorary Life Membership." Abbott F. Canadian Pharmacists Association. 2009.

"Bristol-Myers Squibb Award for Excellence in Teaching." Abbott F. Bristol-Myers Squibb. 1995.

"McNeil Award in Recognition of a Significant Contribution to Pharmaceutical Research." Abbott F. Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada. 1993.