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NJACTS Community Engagement Core COVID-19 Resources
The situation around the current spread of COVID-19 is changing rapidly. We have compiled resource links for the general community highlighting local resources across New Jersey, ways to get involved, and mental and physical wellness. Visit our COVID-19 page for...
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Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Retains Position as the State’s Only Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, together with RWJBarnabas Health, has been redesignated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, placing it among the top centers in the country reviewed in 2023. The designation from the NCI,...
The New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research 2025 Grant Cycle – $6M in Funding Available
The Research Program Guidelines for the 2025 Grant Cycle is located on the New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research website at: https://www.nj.gov/health/spinalcord/ For all grant categories, applicants must complete an online application. Online applications...
Most People with TB Report No Persistent Cough.
A significant proportion of people in the community with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) have subclinical disease, according to a meta-analysis involving survey studies across Africa and Asia. In adjusted analyses, 82.8% (95% CI 78.6-86.6) of participants with TB reported...
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Half of New Jerseyans Oppose Electric Vehicles Mandate, See Environmental and Health Advantages but Economic Drawbacks.
Half of New Jersey residents do not support plans to phase out the sale of new gas-powered vehicles completely by 2035, as announced by Gov. Phil Murphy last November, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. While those polled in December see the policy’s...
Rutgers Faculty Diversity Collaborative Mutual Mentoring Grant Program – Apply by 3/18
The Faculty Diversity Collaborative (FDC) housed within the University, Equity, and Inclusion office at Rutgers University is excited to accept applications for the 2024 Mutual Mentoring Grant Program. Please visit our website for an Overview of Mutual Mentoring...
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Study Reveals Accelerated Aging in Women Living With HIV.
Women with HIV experience accelerated DNA aging, a phenomenon that can lead to poor physical function, according to a study led by Stephanie Shiau, an assistant professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the Rutgers School of Public...
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Majority of New Jerseyans Feel Their Home Is Protected From Extreme Weather, but Are Concerned About Repair Costs and Foresee Upgrades.
As extreme weather events become more common, New Jerseyans feel their homes are protected but are concerned they could be facing rising costs and believe upgrades will be needed in the future, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. About three-quarters say...