Internationally recognized expert in antimicrobial resistance and infectious diseases, LaPlante is the first female dean of the College of Pharmacy The University of Rhode Island has named Kerry LaPlante, an internationally recognized expert in antimicrobial resistance and infectious diseases, as the next dean of the College of Pharmacy. LaPlante, who currently serves as department chair […]
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Pharmacy students administer hundreds of COVID, flu vaccines
The college’s annual immunization clinic expands to include COVID-19, other infectious diseases URI College of Pharmacy students administered about 200 vaccines Wednesday, helping protect fellow students, faculty and staff members against COVID-19 and the flu, along with a host of other infections, during an immunization clinic in Avedisian Hall. All members of the URI community […]
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The URI College of Pharmacy hosts the clinic Nov. 2, offering CE credit to pharmacists and pharmacy techs, scholarships for students The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy will present its Heber W. Youngken, Jr. Pharmacy Clinic on Nov. 2, offering pharmacists and pharmacy technicians valuable continuing education credits, and featuring some of the […]
Continue reading "66th Annual Youngken Clinic offers pharmaceutical discussion, continuing education credit"Pharmacy Class of 2027 welcomed to profession during White Coat Ceremony
New pharmacy students receive white coats, take the Oath of a Pharmacist More than 100 new University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy students officially entered into the field of pharmacy Sept. 29 as they donned their white coats for the first time. Pharmacy Dean Paul Larrat welcomed the students and their families in a […]
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The many significant accomplishments of the faculty, staff, students and alumni of the URI College of Pharmacy in 2022-2023 are chronicled.
Continue reading "URI College of Pharmacy Annual Report 2023"URI College of Pharmacy to host immunization clinic
Flu and COVID among the vaccines offered in the lobby of Avedisian Hall Oct. 11 URI College of Pharmacy students will help their fellow students, along with faculty and staff members, stay healthy this season while gaining some valuable practical experience as they host an immunization clinic Oct. 11. The College is offering flu and […]
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Former owners of Simpson’s Pharmacy in Pawtucket donate $1 million to College David ’57 and Nancy L. Simpson, of Simpson’s Pharmacy in Pawtucket, have reinforced their legacy at URI with a $1 million gift that supports the University, the College of Pharmacy, and pharmacy students. Simpson Pharmacy in Pawtucket, RI, was an independent, community-based pharmacy […]
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URI Pharmaceutical Development Institute’s Training provides hands-on, immersive experience in the world of biotechnology The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy and the Pharmaceutical Development Institute have partnered with RI Bio, Skills for Rhode Island’s Future, and the state Department of Labor and Training to host a “Biotech Boot Camp,” a two-week intensive program […]
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College of Pharmacy, URI Counseling center collaborate on Therapeutic Horticulture Group, offering stress relief, education, service to community University of Rhode Island students now have the opportunity to join a healing, safe space on campus while experiencing the therapeutic benefits of growing ornamental plants, flowers and herbs, thanks to a collaboration between the College of […]
Continue reading "Zen in the Garden"Microplastics infiltrate all systems of body, cause behavioral changes
Neuroscience, Pharmacy Professor Jaime Ross’ study finds ‘widespread’ infiltration, potential for serious health consequences, including Alzheimer’s Plastics—in particular, microplastics—are among the most pervasive pollutants on the planet, finding their way into the air, water systems and food chains around the world. While the prevalence of microplastics in the environment is well known—as are their negative […]
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