URI College of Pharmacy Dean Paul Larrat is being honored for his “career achievements and strong leadership in the region,” as he is named one of the original “25 Over Fifty-Five” by Providence Business News. The newspaper announced its inaugural class for the award on July 12, honoring executives in the fields of finance, medicine, […]
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To hear Erica Estus talk about her career is to be reminded of that time in early childhood when you believed it was entirely possible to be a ballerina-firefighter-astronaut-mom.
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A University of Rhode Island-based initiative that has successfully expanded biomedical research capacity at nearly all of Rhode Island’s universities and colleges has been awarded another $20 million in federal funding to further expand the program over the next five years.
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URI Nursing, Pharmacy students train with professionals on working in health care teams A middle-aged accountant walks into a primary care clinic. He says he has severe back pain and Percocet isn’t helping anymore.
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Grant to fund vaccination clinic, education campaign on potentially deadly illness The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy will address a serious health concern on college campuses while preparing future pharmacists to help contain a bacterial outbreak, thanks to a grant to expand its “Operation Immunization” program to tackle Meningitis B. The program recently […]
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Pharmacists from around the region will gather in Warwick in June to discuss key pharmaceutical issues facing health care providers today and earn valuable Continuing Education credits, all at a convenient, after-hours time. The URI College of Pharmacy Office of Continuing Professional Development and Rhode Island Pharmacy Residents and Fellows will offer two mini courses […]
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Nearly 200 graduates crossed the stage to receive their degrees during the URI College of Pharmacy commencement ceremony in the Mackal Field House Sunday, May 19. Dean Paul Larrat and the entire College congratulates the College of Pharmacy Class of 2019! Check out a full gallery of the ceremony below:
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URI College of Pharmacy Dean Paul Larrat urged graduates to make their mark on the history of human knowledge as he congratulated students receiving Masters of Science in Pharmaceutical Studies and Doctor of Philosophy and Pharmaceutical Sciences degrees during the college’s annual “Hooding Ceremony” May 17. The 2018 Master’s graduates include: Ghadah Alghaith Andrew Descoteaux […]
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The College attracted more than $12 million in federal funds in fiscal 2018 The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy has moved into the top 10 in the country in total federal research grant funding from the National Institutes of Health after securing more than $12 million in federal research funds in fiscal 2018. […]
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Mental health is sometimes overlooked in favor of physical health, but sixth-year pharmacy major Nicole Schwab will correctly tell you that it is just as important. Even before entering the pharmacy program at the University of Rhode Island, Schwab knew she wanted to help people with things like addiction and mental health.Nicole Schwa
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