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URI looking to expand Providence presence
The University of Rhode Island plans to increase its presence in the state’s capital city, according to President David M. Dooley, as part of a strategy to better prepare its students for success as well as help Rhode Island’s economy grow out of the hole it is in. more
| 11/28/12
Chamber meet focuses on innovation, collaboration
The 2012 meeting of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, held Monday at the R.I. Convention Center, made news that could re-shape the region’s economy. more
| 11/20/12
URI chemist awarded $400K ‘early career’ grant by NSF
Jason Dwyer, an assistant chemistry professor at the University of Rhode Island, has been awarded a five-year, $400,000 research grant from the National Science Foundation. more
Angels eye life sciences investments
Rhode Island life science entrepreneurs with breakthrough research they hope will conquer the marketplace have a new ally. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 11/5/12

NIH awarded $147M to R.I. in FY2012
During the fiscal year ended June 30, the National Institutes of Health awarded a total of $146.96 million in grants to Rhode Island hospitals, universities and companies. more
EpiVax lands $300K from NIH
EpiVax Inc., led by founder and CEO Dr. Anne S. De Groot, has been awarded an additional $300,000 Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the company announced Friday. more
Covidien opens $45M R&D facility in China
Medical technology maker Covidien Ltd. has officially opened its Shanghai-based research and development facility, the China Technology Center, the company announced Thursday. more
Study: red wine better for heart than vodka
A new study by Dr. Frank Sellke at Rhode Island has found that consuming red wine has more benefits than consuming vodka for pigs with high cholesterol. more
ProThera Biologics lands $750K from Slater, NIH
East Providence biomedical company ProThera Biologics LLC - led by Rhode Island Hospital scientists Dr. Yow-Pin Lim, above, and Douglas Hixson - has received $750,000 in new funding from the National Institutes of Health and Slater Technology Fund. more
URI to celebrate new pharmacy building
The University of Rhode Island is set to celebrate the opening of its newly completed $75 million building for the College of Pharmacy on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. more
| 8/31/12
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