Research Centers
The Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, or 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 contributes to the economic development of the state.
RIPS comprises five centers
National Center for Natural Products Research
National Center for Cannabis Research and Education
Center for Clinical and Translational Science