Kelly Grindrod

Kelly Grindrod is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy and Associate Director of Clinical Education. She works part-time as a clinical pharmacist at the Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre and is cross-appointed to the School of Public Health & Health Systems at Waterloo.

• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• Part-Time Clinical Practice: Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre
• Professional Affiliations: Ontario College of Pharmacists, Ontario Pharmacy Association

Research Interests: Dr. Grindrod specializes in leveraging digital technologies to improve medication management. Her work examines clinician-patient communication, technology adoption among older adults and vulnerable populations, and systemic changes in pharmacy practice.

Publication Trends: Recent studies focus on mobile health applications (ClereMed), pharmacist-led clinical services, and knowledge translation in primary care. Key themes include medication safety, digital health equity, and interprofessional collaboration.

Awards & Recognition:

• 2017 Outstanding Performance Award
• 2014 Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy Wellspring Leadership Award
• 2014 & 2013 Canadian Pharmacists Journal Best Paper of the Year
• CIHR Travel Award (2011), CIHR Summer Institute participant (2010)

Teaching & Professional Contributions: Dr. Grindrod teaches culturally safe patient care and professional practice courses. Her research bridges pharmacy practice with digital health innovation, emphasizing patient engagement and healthcare accessibility.