Biotech Boot Camp provides intensive training to help fill shortage in life sciences employees

The URI Pharmaceutical Development Institute is contributing the health care workforce, providing in-depth, hands-on biotech and biopharmaceutical training in its state-of-the-art facilities on the Kingston campus.

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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Millions in research funds fuel dynamic URI College of Pharmacy projects

Alzheimer’s Disease, cerebral palsy, liver disease are just some of the conditions targeted in funded research projects University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy investigators continue to grow and expand the research goals of the college through securing collaborations and funding with private and federal sponsors. Below is a list of COP-led projects that were […]

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Zen in the Garden

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 […]

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Microplastics infiltrate all systems of body, cause behavioral changes

Professor Jaime Ross works in her lab in Avedisian Hall with graduate students Lauren Gaspar and Sydney Bartman. The team is investigating the potentially serious neurological impacts of microplastics on mammals.

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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Nanoparticle research aims to treat chronic liver disease, help prevent common cancer

Associate Professor Jyothi Menon

Pharmacy Professor Jyothi Menon’s research supported by National Institutes of Health and White House’s ‘Cancer Moonshot Scholars’ program Nearly 30 percent of the cases of hepatocellular carcinoma, the fastest-growing cause of cancer-related death in the world, have been attributed to chronic alcohol liver disease. Heavy alcohol consumption leads to fatty liver, hepatitis and eventually cirrhosis, […]

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‘Science knows no bounds’

Sophomore doctor of pharmacy major Benison Aguocha explains her research project to URI Pharmacy Professor Bongsup Cho, director of the RI-INBRE program.

Student researchers present dynamic biomedical studies at RI-INBRE Summer Research Symposium More than 120 students from nine colleges and universities around the state converged on the University of Rhode Island Friday to showcase the biomedical research projects they’ve spent the summer studying, as RI-INBRE hosted its annual Summer Research Symposium. Students offered studies on topics […]

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Student pharmacists are peer leaders, on campus and beyond

Ramez Rizk (left), Nisha Kakwani, Revaa Goyal and Mazen Taman

Pharmacists and pharmaceutical researchers are often leaders in their communities, and University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy students often waste no time serving in the role. Four students in particular have taken on leadership roles over the last year, making significant impacts on the university community and the state beyond. Those students include: Revaa […]

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State, senior center recognize URI Pharmacy professor for ‘outstanding public service’

Nancy Tortolani coordinates College’s Pharmacy Outreach Program Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor Nancy Tortolani has been recognized by Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos and by the Leon Matthieu Senior Center in Pawtucket for her work on the College’s pharmacy outreach program. In this program, Tortolani represents the College of Pharmacy at community health facilities and partner organizations, […]

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