{"id":473,"date":"2018-12-19T12:01:45","date_gmt":"2018-12-19T17:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pdi\/?page_id=473"},"modified":"2026-10-23T11:27:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T15:27:32","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pdi\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About the PDI"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Pharmaceutical Development Institute (PDI) <\/strong>at the University of Rhode Island’s College of Pharmacy connects industry with the expertise, facilities, and resources of a leading research university to advance pharmaceutical innovation and strengthen the life sciences workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located in Avedisian Hall on URI’s Kingston campus, PDI combines industry-experienced professionals, specialized laboratories, and hands-on training facilities to support pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies at every stage of growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through customized workforce development programs, analytical testing, and pharmaceutical development services, we help industry partners build technical capabilities, address complex challenges, and advance promising innovations.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Our Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To advance pharmaceutical and biotechnology innovation through industry-focused workforce development, specialized scientific expertise, and collaborative partnerships that support research, economic development, and the growth of the life sciences workforce.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

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Our Facilities & Capabilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

PDI provides access to specialized laboratory and training environments designed to support workforce development, analytical testing, and pharmaceutical development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our facilities include a 6,000-square-foot cleanroom facility with 3 processing suites, 1,500-square-foot analytical sciences laboratory and a 1,000-square-foot training center, supported by experienced pharmaceutical industry professionals and the research expertise of URI faculty and staff. Our capabilities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n