We may not know it by name, but executive functioning is something we use every day. It helps us to remember information, gives us the flexibility to multitask, and helps us control our attention, behavior and thoughts.
Continue reading "URI doctoral students’ Brainy Adventure to help teach school students about brain science"An elective for those interested in more advanced material in the interpretation of medical research. This course considers classic psychometric theories to understand how outcomes are measured in health care research. Encouraged for those who are graduate students or who are bound for graduate programs and who have STA 411 or its equivalent. Dr. Wen, […]
Continue reading "PHP585 Measurement in Health Outcomes"An elective for those interested in more advanced material in the interpretation of medical research. This course will use an outcomes framework to assess causality in a variety of research designs. Encouraged for those who are graduate students or who are bound for graduate programs and who have STA 411 or its equivalent. Dr. Buchanan, […]
Continue reading "PHP575 Causal Inference"Use computer software to explore the 3D structures of proteins of biomedical interest. Dr. King; 3 credits; PharmD or BSPS; 555 for graduate credit and includes a research project. PharmD or BSPS
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Nearly 80 percent of Class of 2021 applicants earned residencies for postgraduate year 1, well ahead of the 63 percent average The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy continues to be a national leader in pharmacy education, most recently placing first in the northeast and no. 8 nationally in postdoctoral residency placement rate for […]
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Health professionals from around the region met to discuss some of the most pressing healthcare issues of the day while earning continuing education credit during the 36th annual Seminar by the Sea Northeast Regional Conference presented by University of Rhode Island Office of Continuing Professional Development. Seminar By the Sea brings together pharmacists, nurses, students […]
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Non-invasive saliva test increases access, is accurate, simple and cost-effective
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Today, most COVID-19 conversation is about the when and where of the vaccine. But the country’s public health experts have been clear—now is not the time to take our foot off the gas when it comes to testing. Continued access to affordable, reliable testing is essential.
That is why the new COVID-19 test, developed by a team of researchers at the University of Rhode Island, is so important. Because it is saliva-based, URI’s test is less invasive than many of the traditional nasal swab tests, and our researchers say it is sensitive, specific, and can deliver results at a lower cost.
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