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 contributes to the economic development of the state.
| Dr. David D. Allen | Dean of the School of Pharmacy, Executive Director of the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Professor of Pharmacology | allen@olemiss.edu | |
| Mr. Don F. Stanford | Assistant Director of the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences | dfs@olemiss.edu |
The Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (RIPS) comprises four units:
National Center for Natural Products Research
| Dr. Ikhlas A. Khan | Director of the National Center for Natural Products Research, Professor of Pharmacognosy | khan@olemiss.edu |
Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing & Management
| Dr. Benjamin F. Banahan | Director of the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management, Professor of Pharmacy Administration | benb3@olemiss.edu |
Pii Center for Pharmaceutical Technology
| Dr. Michael A. Repka | Chair of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, Director of the Pii Center for Pharmaceutical Technology, Professor of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery | marepka@olemiss.edu |
Center for Clinical and Translational Science
| Dr. Leigh Ann Ross | Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Director of the Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Professor of Pharmacy Practice | laross@umc.edu |