Dr. Alexander MacGregor

A leader in the fields of pharmaceutical technology, research, and training, Dr. Alexander MacGregor has served as the President and Dean of Faculty of the Toronto Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology (TIPT) since 1992. Dr. Alexander MacGregor obtained his Ph.D. in clinical pharmacology from the University of London Postgraduate Medical School after earning honors in medical biochemistry from the University of Wales. In 1997, Dr. Alexander MacGregor completed a Master-Class Certification Program in Pharmaceutical Technology from the European Continuing Education College at the University of Liverpool.

Dr. Alexander MacGregor moved to Ontario, Canada in 1990 to assume the role of managing director of Transpharm International UK Ltd. a scientific enterprise specializing in clinical testing and pharmaceutical drug licensing. Throughout the decade, Dr. Alexander MacGregor functioned as a consultant to major pharmaceutical industries in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Dr. Alexander MacGregor currently divides his time between TIFT, one of North America's leading postgraduate pharmaceutical and research organizations, and ORx Pharmaceutical Corporation, where he serves as chairman and Chief Scientific Officer. In the latter capacity, Dr. MacGregor designs and develops clinical delivery methods of therapeutic compounds. At TIPT, Dr. Alexander MacGregor runs a highly regarded training program in pharmaceutical sciences and technology. More than 2,600 successful TIPT graduates operate in all areas of the pharmaceutical industry including quality control analysis, regulatory affairs administration, clinical quality control, and clinical data review.

The holder of several scientific patents, Dr. Alexander MacGregor currently oversees clinical testing trials of several drugs in the areas of cholesterol lowering, diabetes, anti-infective, post-operative pain, epilepsy, and congestive heart failure.

An active humanitarian within the African-Canadian community, Dr. Alexander MacGregor supports such organizations as the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) and the Association of Black Law Enforcers (ABLE). Dr. Alexander MacGregor also donates generously to charities such as the United Way and the Nelson Mandela Children's fund.