Overview
The Department of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Research is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Through innovative teaching methods, the Department provides the skills necessary to foster critical thinking and the optimal use of medications, while promoting professionalism. The Department provides leadership and service to the University, the community, and healthcare professionals through the provision of patient care, educational activities, and participation in professional and governmental organizations.
The department offers M.S. and Ph.D. level degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a specialization in Health Outcomes. This specialization trains students to conduct and advance health systems research. The faculty and graduate students initiate and collaborate in research focusing on the improvement of patient care and public health while incorporating current research findings into daily practice.
Faculty & Staff
PPCR Department Chair | Clinical Professor
Associate Research Professor
Professor Emeritus
Associate Teaching Professor / Co-Director Patient Simulation Laboratory
Office: 244G
Coordinator, Pharmacy/Professional Experiential Programs
Office: 215B
401.874.5006
sarah_gallo@uri.edu
Professor Emeritus
Clinical Professor
401.874.2641
anitaj@uri.edu
Professor Emeritus
Clinical Professor and Director of the Pharmacy Outreach Program
Office: 265D
401.874.9275
marcoux@uri.edu
PPCR Department Administrator / Higher Education Administrative Assistant II
Office: 255B
401.874.2741
margaret.mcgregor@uri.edu
Associate Dean for Student and Academic Affairs | Clinical Professor
Office: 215C
401.874.5522
KellyO@uri.edu
Professor Emeritus
Professor & Director of Interprofessional Education
Office: 244K
401.273.7100 x16265
ttaveira@uri.edu
Research Professor
401.277.5001
letaylor@uri.edu
Pharmacy Technician
Northeast Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional Center
Coordinator, Pharmacy Outreach Program & Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
Office: 295D
401.874.2272
ncjt@uri.edu
Mission
The Department of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Research inspires and educates current and future pharmacists, advances research, innovates teaching methods and clinical practice and conducts research that improves the health of the people of Rhode Island and beyond.
In addition to our commitment to quality teaching, scholarship and public engagement and in concert with the four College goal areas of Research and Outreach, Students and Partnerships, Health and Wellness, and Institutional Effectiveness, we focus our efforts to:
- Lead the University in advancing interprofessional education with pre-licensure student providers
- Enhance departmental graduate student education
- Foster student opportunities to become involved with scholarship and service
- Increase engagement with state, regional, national and global pharmacy practitioners, providers, and organizations to improve health outcomes and patient quality of life
- Solidify and grow partnerships with Rhode Island institutions, provider groups, state agencies and other key stakeholders across the state
- Advance international teaching, service, outreach and research opportunities for students and faculty that enhance experiential learning and promote scholarship
- Support departmental education, research, and service through identifying and promoting shared interests, expertise, and innovation
- Commit to support a culturally sensitive academic environment
Increase national and international recognition for excellence in teaching, research and patient care - Achieve increased funding for service and research activities that improve medication use
- Enhance overall department scholarship
Approved by the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Research 2/15/19