One of the more frightening medical trends today is our growing resistance to antibiotics, which we take for everything from ear infections to life-threatening blood conditions. As people use antibiotics for more and more ailments, the ability of germs and bacteria to mutate and adapt has increased, often making them stronger than the medicines available […]
Continue reading "Natural Product Drug Discovery Research (Rowley)"
Bioactive Botanical Research Lab in the College of Pharmacy is leader in plant-based medicinal research
Continue reading "Fruit flies help URI researchers seek natural Parkinson’s treatments"
Annual event gives prospective students a look at what they can expect at URI The URI College of Pharmacy hosted high school students from around the region Friday, Nov. 16 for its annual High School Day, showcasing the College to prospective students. Pharmacy students and faculty members led students through a tour of Avedisian Hall […]
Continue reading "GALLERY: College of Pharmacy hosts High School Day in Avedisian Hall"
Eight URI College of Pharmacy students were awarded scholarships Thursday during the college’s 61st annual Heber W. Youngken Jr. Pharmacy Clinic. The conference at the Radisson Hotel in Warwick, named for the inaugural dean of the URI College of Pharmacy, brought together practicing pharmacists and pharmacy educators for a continuing education summit hosted by the […]
Continue reading "URI Pharm.D students win scholarships at annual Youngken Clinic"The Pre-Health Professions Advisory Program at the University of Rhode Island was established to assist students in preparing for entry into graduate-level professional schools in the human health sciences upon completion of their degree at URI.
Continue reading "URI Pre-Health Professions Advisory Program"
Developing Science. Impacting Health. The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists is the national professional society for pharmaceutical scientists.
Continue reading "American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)"
A newly founded organization which aims to advocate for the pediatric pharmacy field through community service, patient outreach and fostering member relationships.
Continue reading "Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG)"
National professional association of Pharmacists and other health care practitioners. To serve society by the application of sound medication management principles and strategies to improve health care. Managed care pharmacy principles are used to help pharmacists in all areas in pharmacy in order to use scientific evidence to achieve healthy outcomes while making the best use of money spent on medications and their management.
Continue reading "Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)"Eligibility: All pharmacy students Mission: SUPP is an upcoming pharmacy organization focused on the utilization of the Spanish language in the pharmacy setting to increase patient’s knowledge and confidence regarding their medications and health.
Continue reading "-Spanish for the Use in Pharmacy Practice (SUPP)"
Our mission aims to increase awareness of roles for pharmacists within pharmaceutical industry to the faculty and students of the University of Rhode Island. The chapter also provides many opportunities for personal and professional development.
Continue reading "Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO)"