Caring professional pharmacist; successful entrepreneur; wide ranging volunteer organization leader; regulatory and enforcement official and unique patient advocate and medication management counselor. Couple these roles with tireless community servant leadership, and one can begin to appreciate our colleague — Mario Casinelli, Jr. Mario is a 1953 Bachelor of Science graduate of the Rhode Island College […]

Mario Casinelli, 92, of Cranston, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at RI Hospital in Providence surrounded by family. He was the beloved husband of Veronica (Athas) Casinelli. Born in Providence, Mario was a son of the late Mario Casinelli, Sr. and Marie “Bambina” (Carpetola) Casinelli. Besides his wife, Mario is survived by […]

The College attracted more than $18 million in federal funds in fiscal 2019 The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy has improved on its top 10 ranking in total federal research funding, moving up to number 8 in the country in funding from federal agencies like the National Institutes of Health, securing more than […]

Project aims to identify barriers to cancer drug access A University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy researcher has received a research grant to address barriers patients face in accessing needed medications for cancer. The $74,556 grant is funded by the Pharmacy Quality Alliance and the National Pharmaceutical Council. Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice Ami […]

The URI Office of Continuing Education for the Health Professions is offering many of its continuing professional development courses online in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The series of lunchtime classes continues Wednesday, June 17 with The Cannabidiol (CBD) Craze: A focus on Pain Management, Mental Health and the Role of the Pharmacist.

The URI Office of Continuing Education for the Health Professions is offering many of its continuing professional development courses online in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The series of lunchtime classes continues Wednesday, June 3 with Immunotherapy Related Toxicities: A Primer for Pharmacists. Others will follow on select Wednesdays throughout June, with such topics as […]

First-of-its-kind online program aimed at multiple positions in cannabis industry The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy plans to offer an online undergraduate certificate program in therapeutic cannabis studies, responding to the growing demand for skilled workers in one of the nation’s fastest growing industries. At a rate of 22% a year, job growth […]

Clinical Professor Brett Feret has been sleected chosen by the Pharm.D. Class of 2020 as the Faculty/Staff Member of the Year. The doctor of pharmacy students selected Dr. Ferret because of “his leadership, service, and commitment to the students.” In addition to teaching as a clinical professor, Dr. Ferret also serves as director of Experiential […]

While we may be apart, we are all together in spirit! Congratulations to the URI College of Pharmacy Class of 2020. Good luck and congratulations in advance for all the successes we know you will achieve. Oh the Places You Will Go!

More than 160 graduates crossed the virtual stage to receive their degrees during the URI College of Pharmacy commencement ceremony Sunday, May 17. While social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic has prevented students from physically walking across the stage to receive their degrees, the entire faculty and staff of tghe College is with each […]