KINGSTON, R.I. – September 24, 2007 – The University of Rhode Island has appointed Ronald P. Jordan, an international pharmaceutical leader, as interim dean of its College of Pharmacy and Raymond Wright, a respected environmental engineering professor, as interim dean of its College of Engineering. Jordan, chair of the College of Pharmacy’s Leadership Council and […]
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Unique program developed with help of $75,000 gift from FOUGERA KINGSTON, R.I. – July 12, 2007 – Students interested in pursuing careers in the biopharmaceutical industry have a unique new educational option at the University of Rhode Island – one of the nation’s first undergraduate programs in pharmaceutical engineering. “URI is one of the few […]
Continue reading "URI launches new program in pharmaceutical engineering"KINGSTON, R.I. — June 6, 2007 — University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy alumnus Ernest Mario was awarded the Remington Honor Medal earlier this year. The award, administered by the American Pharmacists Association is the profession’s highest honor. Named for eminent community pharmacist, manufacturer and educator Joseph P. Remington, the award was established in […]
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Pittsford, Vt., resident to graduate May 20 KINGSTON, R.I. – May 10, 2007 — After commencement at the University of Rhode Island, many pharmacy graduates will go on to work for corporations like Walgreens, CVS, and Brooks. The soft-spoken Kate Maxfield, however, will be entering Navy training at the Officer Indoctrination School in Newport. Maxfield, […]
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A patient with diabetes seeks an alternative to insulin injections. KINGSTON, R.I. – May 4, 2007 -So a new inhaler that provides a painless alternative is the answer, right? It isn’t if the patient has severe arthritis and trouble with dexterity. It might not be an alternative for a patient with memory or concentration issues […]
Continue reading "URI nursing, pharmacy students learn from each other about treatment, care of patients with diabetes"KINGSTON, R.I. – May 4, 2007 – University of Rhode Island pharmacy students will participate in a tabletop exercise that will deal with an influenza pandemic Tuesday, May 8 from 11:20 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Fogarty Hall, 41 Lower College Road, Room 28. The students, who are enrolled in Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy […]
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KINGSTON, R.I. – April 12, 2007 – – The University of Rhode Island’s College of Pharmacy has honored alumnus George Kenna with the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Preceptor of the Year award. Preceptors oversee pharmacy students’ clinical experiences and serve as their mentors. This award is given to a preceptor in recognition of excellent teaching during […]
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KINGSTON, R.I. – April 10, 2007 – The University of Rhode Island’s College of Pharmacy has honored alumnus Sean O’Donnell with the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Preceptor of the Year award. Preceptors oversee pharmacy students’ clinical experiences and serve as their mentors. O’Donnell, a resident of Wakefield, graduated from the URI College of Pharmacy in 1987 […]
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URI pharmacy professor researches lead exposure, builds bridges between U.S. and Middle East in Yemen KINGSTON, R.I. – February 28, 2007 – Nasser Zawia’s year-long Fulbright fellowship in Yemen ended last year, but the associate professor of pharmacy continues work with the country’s scientists and officials on infant exposure to lead and other biomedical research. […]
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KINGSTON, R.I. – February 13, 2007 — A 1984 graduate of the University of Rhode Island’s College of Pharmacy has made a 10-year, $100,000 pledge to bolster an existing pharmacy scholarship fund named after one of his favorite professors. Paul Hastings, president and chief executive officer of OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Redwood City, Calif., made the pledge […]
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