The Research Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences
Groundbreaking Research
The Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences 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 enhance their competitiveness and contribute to the state's economic development.
Center for Clinical and Translation Science
CCTS catalyzes the clinical and translational sciences between the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and UMMC. CCTS will facilitate the translation of basic research discoveries into clinically validated therapies to improve the health of populations in Mississippi and beyond.
Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management
CPMM is a research center of excellence that advances research, teaching, and service in medication use and health outcomes, management of pharmacy organizations, and the marketing and utilization of appropriate medications in all segments of the healthcare industry.
National Center for Cannabis Research and Education
NCCRE will foster and conduct scientific research, data analysis, education, and training on the health effects of cannabis. NCCRE researchers and leaders will aid in policymaking and outreach as state programs emerge.
National Center for Natural Products Research
The internationally-renowned NCNPR was founded in 1995 to research, develop, and commercialize potentially useful natural products. Based at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, NCNPR collaborates with academia, government, and the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries to create natural products that can improve human health and agriculture, such as crops, pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and agrochemicals.
Pii Center for Pharmaceutical Technology
The Pii Center conducts interdisciplinary drug and polymer research that provides end-stage pharmaceutical products for therapeutic conditions, vaccines, antidotes, and wound care. Utilizing cutting-edge thermal processing, the Pii Center collaborates with private industry, government, and academia to develop new, improved, and expanded drug delivery systems.
Meet the Directors
Donna West Strum
- Dean of the School of Pharmacy, Executive Director of the Research Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Professor of Pharmacy Administration, and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Donald Stanford
- Assistant Director of the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Meagan Brown
- Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Director of the Center for Clinical and Translational Science in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
John Bentley
- Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Marketing and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management Pharmacy Administration
Robert Welch
- Director of the National Center for Cannabis Research and Education and Research Associate Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Ikhlas Khan
- Director, the National Center for Natural Products Research; Distinguished Professor;Research Professor of Pharmacognosy; Program Director for Federal Drug Administration Program; and Research Professor and Coordinator for Natural Products Research in the
Michael Repka
- Director of the PII Center for Pharmaceutical Technology Distinguished Professor of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences