Many aromatic amines are environmental toxins and human carcinogens. They damage genome and form different bulky DNA lesions, which give rise to different mutation patterns. This application will study the mutational spectra of bulky DNA lesions generated from aromatic amine exposure and provide insights into the development of tumors. Project Summary Many environmental toxins damage […]
Continue reading "Mutational spectra of bulky DNA lesions (NIEHS 5R01ES028865) in collaboration with Dr. Deyu Li (PI) at The University of Rhode Island"Protein binding of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) as part of URI/Harvard Superfund STEEP (NIH/NIEHS 3P42ES027706)
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are used to make surfaces water and oil resistant and can be found in cookware and fabric, as well as firefighting foam. They are ubiquitous and are contaminating water supplies near manufacturing plants and fire training sites. PFASs are present in blood serum of 99% of human population worldwide. To […]
Continue reading "Protein binding of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) as part of URI/Harvard Superfund STEEP (NIH/NIEHS 3P42ES027706)"Gallery: Nearly 200 graduate from URI College of Pharmacy
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:
Continue reading "Gallery: Nearly 200 graduate from URI College of Pharmacy"GALLERY: Hooding Ceremony honors Pharmacy Doctorate, Master’s degree recipients
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 […]
Continue reading "GALLERY: Hooding Ceremony honors Pharmacy Doctorate, Master’s degree recipients"URI College of Pharmacy ranked 10th nationally in federal research funding
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. […]
Continue reading "URI College of Pharmacy ranked 10th nationally in federal research funding"Commencement 2019: Pharmacy student is mental health advocate, community activist
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
Continue reading "Commencement 2019: Pharmacy student is mental health advocate, community activist"URI pharmacy students compete in national Pharmacy and Therapeutics Competition
A group of University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy students achieved a noteworthy milestone recently, competing in the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Foundation’s National Student Pharmacist Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Competition. In this challenging contest, students from the URI chapter of AMCP joined teams from colleges of pharmacy across the country to […]
Continue reading "URI pharmacy students compete in national Pharmacy and Therapeutics Competition"URI Pharmacy student recognized nationally for public health service
Patrick Condon was awarded the Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award from the United States Public Health Service URI College of Pharmacy student Patrick Condon has earned national recognition for his commitment to public health and community advocacy from the United States Public Health Service. U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Commander Christopher Janik, himself a pharmacist, […]
Continue reading "URI Pharmacy student recognized nationally for public health service"BSPS grads, mentor honored at end-of-year reception
The URI College of Pharmacy celebrated its out-going seniors in the Pharmaceutical Sciences program and honored the professional mentors who have helped students transition into careers in the pharmacy industry during a reception at the Alumni Center Wednesday. Provost Donald DeHayes joined faculty members in thanking the mentors, congratulating the graduating students and handing out […]
Continue reading "BSPS grads, mentor honored at end-of-year reception"Gallery: Pharmacy students present research at Annual Honors Conference
College of Pharmacy students joined others from the Academic Health Collaborative in presenting their research projects at the Annual Honors Conference in the Memorial Union Ballroom Wednesday.
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