Brett Barrett

Brett Barrett is an Associate Professor, Teaching Stream at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy, specializing in infectious diseases and institutional pharmacy practice. He leads curricular innovation and supports teaching quality, emphasizing clinical readiness, interprofessional collaboration, and antimicrobial stewardship. He is affiliated with the Waterloo Regional Health Network and contributes to the Pharmacy Residency Program.

Education:

• BScPhm (Pharmacy), University of Toronto, 2003
• BScH (Honours), Queen's University, 1999

Research Interests: Focuses on advancing antimicrobial stewardship, optimizing interprofessional collaboration in healthcare, and improving strategies for appropriate antimicrobial use. His work addresses drivers of inappropriate antibiotic use and advancing pharmacy practice in hospital and primary care settings.

Awards:

• 2025 Excellence in Science Teaching Award
• 2023 Outstanding Performance Award
• 2021 Excellence in Pharmacy Teaching Award

Teaching & Service: Teaches courses including Professional Practice, Integrated Patient Focused Care, and Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics. He serves as a Teaching Fellow at the School of Pharmacy, chairs the Residency Advisory Committee, and reviews for CPS: Drug Information. Engaged with professional organizations like the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on antimicrobial stewardship initiatives and residency training programs.