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Research and Innovation is published by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development, with editorial assistance, graphic design, and production by the Office of University External Relations. For more information, contact: Peter Alfonso, Ph.D., Vice President for Research and Economic Development University of Rhode Island

THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND David M. Dooley, Ph.D., President Peter Alfonso, Ph.D., Vice President for Research and Economic Development Melissa McCarthy, MA, Editor-in-Chief Charlene Dunn, MMA, MLS, Editor Contributing Writers: Susan Gomez, Cindy Sabato, Mary Smith Design: Images Design Company Photography: Beau Jones

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