Silvia Alessi-severini

Biography

Dr. Alessi-Severini received her undergraduate training (degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology and a degree in Pharmacy) at the University of Parma (Italy).  She obtained her Ph. D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences in 1993 from the University of Alberta (Canada) and completed her post-doctoral training in the Department of Pharmacology  (Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta) while receiving a fellowship from the Alberta Cancer Board.  Between 1996 and 2003, Dr. Alessi-Severini was extensively involved with the provincial drug review process as a consultant to Alberta Blue Cross and Manitoba Health while holding an Adjunct Professor appointment with the University of Alberta.  In 2002-2003 she represented the province of Manitoba on the Common Drug Review Committee before joining the University of Manitoba in 2003.   In the College of Pharmacy, Dr. Alessi-Severini coordinates the Electives Program and teaches in the areas of toxicology, pharmaceutical policy and pharmacoepidemiology.  Her research program includes studies on the utilization, safety and effectiveness of psychotropic medications. Dr. Alessi-Severini has been serving on the Manitoba Drug Standards and Therapeutics Committee since 2004 and she has been recently appointed to the Canadian Drug Expert Committee (CDEC).

Research Interest

Use of prescription medications for smoking cessation in the province of Manitoba Use of psychotropic medications in Manitoba: a population-based study Use of antipsychotic agents in Manitoba: prescribing and cost-effectiveness Reflections on self-directed learning: an evaluation of a project-based course in the Faculty of Pharmacy