School of Pharmacy

The University of Mississippi

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.

Dr. David D. AllenDean of the School of Pharmacy,
Executive Director of the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Professor of Pharmacology		allen@olemiss.edu
Mr. Don F. StanfordAssistant Director of the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciencesdfs@olemiss.edu

 

The Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (RIPS) comprises three units:

National Center for Natural Products Research

 

Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing & Management

Dr. Benjamin F. BanahanDirector of the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management,
Professor of Pharmacy Administration		benb3@olemiss.edu

 

Pii Center for Pharmaceutical Technology

Dr. Michael A. RepkaChair of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery,
Director of the Pii Center for Pharmaceutical Technology,
Professor of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery		marepka@olemiss.edu

 

For more information on RIPS please browse the links or contact the units at the addresses above