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THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND has received a $7 million gift from Cherubina “Ruby” DeChristofaro, wife of the late Joseph DeChristofaro to advance molecular and neuroscience research at the university. Also, URI's Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences building, pictured, will be renamed in honor of the DeChristofaros and their seven-figure gift. / COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF RHODEI SLAND

URI receives $7M gift to advance neuroscience, molecular research

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The University of Rhode Island has received a substantial gift from the family of a late alum and former insurance executive...
NEIL D. STEINBERG was officially confirmed Thursday by the R.I. Senate to become the Rhode Island Life Sciences Hub's board chairperson. / PBN FILE PHOTO/DAVID HANSEN

R.I. Senate confirms Steinberg as life sciences hub’s board chair

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Life Sciences Hub board officially has its leader in place. The R.I. Senate on Thursday unanimously approved former Rhode Island...
GROWING TALENT: Part of Amgen Rhode Island’s talent council’s mission is to discuss the continued development and professional growth of the company’s diverse talent, especially where it may have hidden gems within the organization. Pictured are Jessica Chou, left, Amgen’s senior associate of quality control; and Elijah Otele, quality assurance specialist.
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Amgen Rhode Island is making a better community together

PBN Diversity Equity & Inclusion 2023 Awards Manufacturing: Amgen Rhode Island TOGETHERNESS LEADS to innovation. That is what Amgen Rhode ­Island feels is a crucial...

Embracing Diversity Expands Perspectives

Embracing diversity expands perspectives by incorporating a variety of ideas and viewpoints. This fosters the development of more robust solutions, yields superior outcomes and...
Gov. Daniel J. McKee / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

CLIMATE CONTROL Former small-businessman turned governor eager to boost economic vibes

(Editor’s note: This is an abridged version of a story first published on PBN.com on Nov. 22.) Gov. Daniel J. McKee has long positioned himself...
PACKING TOGETHER: 
Amgen Rhode Island manufacturing associates Leyshaliz Faliciano, left, and Richard Taranto work together making a batch of drug substance at the West Greenwich facility.
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Amgen R.I. is growing its operations to heal the world

PBN 2023 Manufacturing Awards EXCELLENCE AT AN ENTERPRISE MANUFACTURER: Amgen Rhode Island BRIAN BRITSON WALKS AROUND the extensive Amgen Rhode Island campus and marvels at how...
DANDY MOSS: Jamie Mitri, founder and CEO of Moss Pure, showcases her moss products that will help improve air quality. A patent on her products is still pending. 
PBN PHOTO/DAVID HANSEN

Moss Pure offers a new pure method to clean air

PBN Innovative Companies 2023 Biotechnology: Moss Pure ART HAS MET air filters, and what began as one Smithfield resident’s solution to pollution in Lebanon has become...
FUTURE GROWTH: RI Bio Executive Director Carol Malysz says she is excited to be part of the state’s growing investment in the life sciences sector. 
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Carol Malysz, RI Bio executive director

PBN Leaders & Achievers 2023 Carol Malysz RI Bio Executive director THE LIFE SCIENCES FIELD within Rhode Island is booming, due in no small part to RI Bio,...

Jennifer Carignan

PBN 40 Under Forty 2023 Awards Jennifer Carignan | 39 | Senior manager of manufacturing, Amgen Rhode Island What have been the most significant changes...
GROWTH PLAN: House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, left, speaks during an October press conference supporting state investment in the biotechnology and life sciences sector. Also pictured are Robert  Coughlin, middle, and Travis McCready of JLL Inc. 
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CHRISTOPHER ALLEN

There’s hope for life sciences success

National lists and rankings of business activity are usually not kind to the Ocean State, where the business climate annually ranks among the nation’s...
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