Ted grew up in North Carolina, then moved north for undergraduate studies, earning degrees in chemistry and biology from West Virginia University. After graduating from WVU, he continued his education at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor where he pursued a Ph.D. in organic chemistry under the mentorship of Prof. Corey R. J. Stephenson.  While […]

Alliance transforming RI’s biomedical research landscape Providence Journal, Published 6:06 am June 29, 2024 Opinion Bongsup Cho and Brett Pellock Guest columnists Bongsup Cho is RI-INBRE program director, University of Rhode Island. Brett Pellock is RI-INBRE program coordinator, Providence College.  Federal research grants are vital to building and maintaining world-class research programs. The University of […]

Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) Instructions – 2024 The RPPR is an NIH requirement for all federally funded projects.  We are required to submit an accounting of all projects and resources funded by RI-INBRE.  Failure to properly report can result in delays in receiving our funding and possibly loss of future funding for investigators.  Your […]

Effective Scientific Communication and Collaboration Instructor: Samantha Meenach, PhD, URI Location: URI    Session 1: June 8-10 (Location TBD) Session 2: July 8-10 (Location TBD) Course Overview (100 words max) This WDT Module is designed to prepare students in critical communication, collaboration and grantsmanship skills essential in today’s scientific workforce. Instruction will include introduction to […]

Science Visualization, Rhode Island College Dr. Kirsten Hokeness, (Professor & Chair of the Biological and Biomedical Sciences Department at Bryant University), kicked off the 2024 RI-INBRE Winter Retreat with a welcome speech that shared her journey of becoming Chair of the Biological and Biomedical Sciences Department at Bryant University.  “I am a native Rhode Islander […]

Principles and Applications of Fluorescence Microscopy Instructor: Marin Manuel, PhD, University of Rhode Island Location: URI    Session 1: May 27 – May 29 (Room 403) Session 2: June 1 – June 3 (Monday: Room 303, Tuesday – Wednesday Room 403) Course Overview This WDT Module aims to train students in the use of fluorescence […]

Introduction to DNA Manipulation Instructor: Marina Ayrapetov, PhD, URI Location: URI    Session 1: June 1-3 ( Location TBD) Session 2: June 8-10 ( Location TBD) Course Overview This WDT Module is designed to immerse students in the practical aspects of synthetic biology. It will introduce various techniques based on DNA manipulation and analysis methods […]

Nanoparticle Function, Synthesis, and Characterization Instructor: Daniel Roxbury, PhD, University of Rhode Island Location: URI    Session 1: July 15 – July 17 ( Lab: Room FCAE 325) Session 2: July 17 – July 19 ( Lab: Room FCAE 325) Course Overview This WDT Module aims to give students an overview and hands-on experience in […]

Introduction to C. elegans Genetic Model System Instructor: Niall Howlett, PhD, University of Rhode Island Location: URI    Session 1: June 5 – June 7 ( Lab: Room 405 / Lecture Room: Avedisian Rm 303) Session 2: June 12 – June 14 ( Lab: Room 405 / Lecture Room: Avedisian Rm 403) Course Overview For […]