Under the umbrella of Rutgers Health, university schools, institutes, and clinics collaborate to improve human health.
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A Rutgers-led consortium has been awarded a $6.5 million NCI grant to support next-generation tools to guide tobacco control policies, improve lung cancer screening, strengthen survivorship care & support state-level cancer prevention planning.
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Why are more young people turning to AI for mental health advice?
Rutgers Health psychiatrist Hannah Simon explores the promise and pitfalls of chatbots as tools for mental health education and support: go.rutgers.edu/7i8qjciw
As people with HIV live longer, understanding age-related health challenges becomes increasingly important.
A $3.6M NIH grant will support Rutgers researchers studying heart disease, diabetes and other chronic conditions affecting older adults with HIV.
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A new study from Rutgers found that an experimental needle-free mRNA vaccine protected mice against both COVID-19 and flu, potentially opening the door to new approaches for vaccine delivery.
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From distributing Narcan kits to expanding access to cancer screenings, Rutgers students are helping improve health outcomes across NJ through the Rutgers Health Service Corps.
Learn more: go.rutgers.edu/8ejbiem0
For more than 30 years, Daniel Fine’s research has advanced our understanding of oral health and gum disease.
Now, the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine professor has been recognized with the @AmerDentalAssn’s Norton M. Ross Award for Excellence in Clinical Research. 🎉
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New Rutgers research is shedding light on sickle cell disease. Researchers identified biological differences associated with pain levels, opening the door to future discoveries in treatment and care.
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New federal restrictions on lab-modified opioid compounds may have unintended consequences for researchers, says Rutgers Health's Jenny Wilkerson.
The challenge: safeguarding public health while advancing medical science.
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At @Rutgers_NJMS, medical students are gaining hands-on experience while serving their communities. Through 52 service-learning projects, they're helping address health care disparities & learning the value of compassionate, community-centered care. ❤️🏥
ALT Medical students Justin Roskam and Chris Mansur, Class of 2029, presenting Bystander CPR to participants at the Annual CareSparc Community Connections’ Annual Sustainable Health & Wellness Village Fest.
ALT Mal Mehari, Class of 2028, showing a high school Mini Medical School student how to suture a fake wound.
ALT Javier Rodrigues, Class of 2028, going over proper tourniquet application on a practice leg with parents of high school students in the MiniMed program.
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The Rutgers Brain Health Institute has recruited world-renowned autism expert Sara Jane Webb as the next director of RUCARES to help advance research, clinical care and support for individuals with autism in NJ.
Learn more: go.rutgers.edu/dutk0rfa
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A $3.5 million NCI grant will support new research at Rutgers Cancer Institute exploring whether gut bacteria influence breast cancer risk—and how it could help shape future prevention strategies.
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Now is the time to prepare for flu season. 💉
Rutgers Health infectious disease expert, David Cennimo, shares why getting vaccinated this fall is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your community.
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The Rutgers School of Nursing has been ranked #27 among undergraduate nursing programs nationwide by U.S. News & World Report, placing it in the top 4% of programs in the country.
Learn more: go.rutgers.edu/plsos5pi
A stronger future starts with working together.
In a new op-ed, the deans of @rutgers_njms & @rwjms share why their planned merger is about more than growth — it's about advancing medical research, education & community-based health care.
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More than two decades later, the connection between 9/11 and the Rutgers School of Public Health remains deeply personal. Read reflections from instructors who answered the call to support recovery and rebuilding efforts.
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Measuring waist size may be one of the simplest and most effective ways to detect obesity-related health risks, giving patients and clinicians an easy way to identify potential concerns early.
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Rutgers researcher and neurosurgeon Dr. Hai Sun has received a $2.9 million NIH grant to advance epilepsy research and improve surgical treatment options for patients living with seizures.
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Consuming common foods such as corn chips and popcorn may put pregnant women at risk of being exposed to mycotoxins – harmful substances produced by mold – according new Rutgers research, which found hormone-mimicking mycotoxins in 100% of participants.
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#RutgersHealth is bringing preventive dental care directly to schools, helping children in underserved communities get the care they need before cavities start.
The growing initiative has already reached 150+ students and aims to expand across NJ.
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Early detection saves lives. A new Rutgers-led study shows repeat colorectal cancer screenings can help catch cancer at earlier, more treatable stages.
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