Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (RIPS) was established in 1964 to discover and disseminate knowledge of natural drug products, develop and commercialize new products, improve public health, and stimulate the economy. Research conducted by RIPS faculty and research scientists helps Mississippi industries to enhance their competitiveness and contribute to the economic development of the state.
The Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (RIPS) comprises two units, the National Center for Natural Products Research and the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management. For more information on RIPS please browse the links to the left or contact the units at the addresses below.
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Dr. David D. Allen (allen@olemiss.edu) | |
| Executive Director of the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences | ||
| School of Pharmacy | ||
| P.O. Box 1848 | ||
| University, MS 38677-1848 | ||
| Telephone: (662) 915-7265 | ||
| Dr. Larry A. Walker (ncnpr@olemiss.edu) | ||
| Director of the National Center for Natural Products Research | ||
| Thad Cochran Research Center | ||
| P.O. Box 1848 | ||
| University, MS 38677-1848 | ||
| Telephone: (662) 915-1005 | ||
| Dr. Benjamin F. Banahan (benb3@olemiss.edu) | ||
| Director of the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management | ||
| School of Pharmacy | ||
| University of Mississippi | ||
| P.O. Box 1848 | ||
| University, MS 38677/1848 Telephone: (662) 915-5352 |
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