Study to use algal blooms to reduce neuroinflammation progresses

Matt Bertin’s research into the use of chemicals from algal blooms published in national journal A URI College of Pharmacy professor’s study on the potential use of chemicals commonly found in algal blooms to reduce neuroinflammation has been published in a journal of one of the largest scientific organizations. Assistant Professor of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical […]

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Marie Rodriguez ’21

I would come back to URI in a heartbeat. The Pharmacy program definitely prepares you really well. The professors are so nice; you can talk to them about any questions and really have a connection. Even on rotations, everyone always notices that you’re from URI. They like URI students.

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include: pharmd admission

We have three paths into the professional years (years 3-6) of the Pharm.D. program: entry directly from high school (0-6), internal transfer within URI and external applications.  Most of our students come to us directly from high school, through application to the 0-6 program. Successful candidates typically have high grades in science and mathematics, do […]

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URI program trains CNAs to administer medication to patients

Students attain certification as medication technicians in state facilities Certified Nursing Assistants in Rhode Island Department of Health-approved long-term care facilities will soon be able to administer medications to patients, helping relieve the burden on nurses in often short-staffed facilities. The initiative is thanks to a partnership involving the University of Rhode Island College of […]

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URI Pharmaceutical Development Institute partners with RI Bio on innovative workforce training program

Introduction to Biotechnology is one of several online and in-person courses the Institute offers for biopharmaceutical employees The University of Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Development Institute has teamed up with RI Bio, Back to Work RI, and Rhode Island’s Department of Labor and Training to introduce workers to careers in biotechnology. “Introduction to Biotechnology” is a […]

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