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Legacy Gift

August 20, 2024
DeChristofaro family standing in front of the newly named Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences Building

Legacy Gift

Cherubina DeChristofaro has pledged $7 million from her and her late husband’s estate to advance neuroscience and molecular research at URI; gift will rename Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences.

Advancing research, supporting students

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