A Message from the Dean

At the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, we believe that when passionate people come together around a shared purpose, they can change the future of health care.

Every day across our labs, clinics, and classrooms, our faculty and students are working to tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our time. From Alzheimer’s disease and cancer to infectious diseases and environmental health, their work is driven by a commitment to improve lives and make a lasting impact.

In this issue of Rhody Rx, you’ll see the breadth of that work in action.

Our researchers are uncovering new insights into aging and neurological disease, developing innovative approaches to treat cancer and drug-resistant infections, and even looking to the ocean for new medicines. We are also harnessing tools like artificial intelligence to better understand complex diseases and transform how we predict and treat them.

What makes this work especially powerful is the role our students play. At URI, students don’t just study science, they help shape it. Students work alongside faculty mentors, contribute to meaningful discoveries, and see firsthand how their work can extend far beyond the classroom.

“As you read through this issue, I hope you feel the same sense of awe, purpose and possibility that drives our work every day.”

Kerry LaPlante, Pharm.D., FCCP, FIDSA, FIDP, Dean, College of Pharmacy

None of this happens without the support of our community. Philanthropy fuels new ideas, supports student success, and accelerates research that has the potential to change lives.

As you read through this issue, I hope you feel the same sense of awe, purpose and possibility that drives our work every day. Thank you for being part of this journey. Go Rhody!

Kerry LaPlante, Pharm.D., FCCP, FIDP, FIDSA
Dean, College of Pharmacy
University of Rhode Island

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