The Rutgers Science Communication Initiative is hosting a virtual seminar at 4 p.m. on January 26 as part of its series that showcases innovations in science communication and supports a community of practice focused on building capacity for effective science communication at Rutgers and beyond. Featured speakers: Perry N. Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH - Dean […]

The Rutgers Office of Faculty Development and the School of Public Health present a webinar at 10 a.m. on January 28. A lecture by Thomas LaVeist, dean and Weatherhead Presidential Chair in Health Equity at Tulane School of Public Health, will explore the social and structural factors driving racial inequities in COVID-19 exposure, outcomes, and […]

The Office of Global Health at New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) in collaboration with the Departments of Surgery and Emergency Medicine present a virtual lecture, "COVID-19: Implications on the Global Stage." Objectives: Describe the state of the current pandemic Discuss travel restrictions and recommendations related to COVID-19 Consider how viral variants may alter travel restrictions […]

Trenton Health Team, Henry J. Austin Health Center, and the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research present an online Q&A session with medical experts and community leaders at 6 p.m. on January 28. Topics include the science of COVID-19 vaccines, plans for distribution, and next steps. Panelists include: Kemi Alli – […]

CNP, an organization whose mission is to shift narratives about Black gay men to change policy and improve lives, presents a commemorative event honoring the legacy of HIV justice advocate Mario Cooper. Rutgers Global Health Institute director Richard Marlink is among the individuals who will celebrate Cooper's legacy during a feature presentation that is part […]

The Rutgers Center for COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness (CCRP2) is hosting a public health research seminar at 12 noon on February 9. Henry Raymond, DrPH, MPH, associate director for public health at CCRP2 and associate professor at the School of Public Health, will present preliminary results of his community-based study of SARS-CoV-2 antibody prevalence in […]

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is hosting a virtual town hall series. From the NJDOH event website: Nearly a year into the pandemic, COVID-19 continues to circulate across our state and nation. Vaccination is a crucial component in battling the virus, especially in communities of color that have been disproportionately impacted. We recognize […]

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is hosting a virtual town hall series. From the NJDOH event website: Nearly a year into the pandemic, COVID-19 continues to circulate in our state and nation. Vaccination is a crucial component in battling the virus, especially in communities of color that have been disproportionately impacted. However, research demonstrates […]

The New Jersey Alliance for Clinical and Translational Science (NJACTS) is hosting a virtual event at 1 p.m. on February 16 as part of its Special Populations Core 2021 Webinar Series. Modeling COVID-19 Dynamics and Patterns Across New Jersey: Assessing Effects of Heterogeneities, Exposure Controls, and Social and Environmental Factors Presented by Panos G. Georgopoulos, PhD, […]

The Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research (IFH) presents a virtual panel discussion at 6 p.m. on February 17 about the many challenges facing older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. In celebration of the institute's 35th anniversary, the event also will recognize the institute's legacy of population health research and discuss its […]

Four graduating students in New Jersey Medical School will present their final projects for the Distinction Program in Global Health.

Richard Marlink, director of Rutgers Global Health Institute, will discuss the battle against COVID, the state of health care, population health, and inequity.

The School of Public Health is hosting a webinar at 8:45 a.m. on March 12 as part of its 21PHirst Series. The webinar will focus on ensuring that the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic are applied as the field of public health moves forward. "What's Next for Public Health? Lessons Learned from the Challenges […]

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is hosting a virtual symposium on March 16, 2021, at 4 p.m. to honor the graduates of the school's distinction programs, which include global health. The distinction programs are prestigious and rigorous, and they support and recognize students who have shown exceptional involvement, accomplishment, and scholarship in specialized areas in […]

The Department of Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Genetics (DMBMG) and the Public Health Research Institute at New Jersey Medical School are hosting an invited speaker seminar on Tuesday, March 23, at 12 noon. Zhengli Shi, PhD, is a professor at the Wuhan Institute of Virology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. She will give an […]

The Women's Health Institute (WHI) at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is hosting a webinar at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, to celebrate women leaders at WHI. Panelists: Nicole S. Nevadunsky, MD – Professor of Gynecological Oncology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System Gina M. Northington, MD, PhD – Associate Professor […]

Rutgers Global Health Institute will be asking for your support to confront health disparities in New Jersey, which have worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research (IFH) is hosting a virtual event at 12 p.m. on March 25 as part of its Brown Bag Seminar Series. Multiracial Stigma and Health Outcomes Presented by Diana Sanchez, PhD – associate professor, Department of Psychology, Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences Sanchez's research focuses on […]

The Rutgers University–Newark Office of University-Community Partnerships and its Advocates for Healthy Living Initiative (AHLI) present a virtual conference on April 16. “Advocating for Men and Those Who Love Them” Moderated by AHLI board members: • Kelvin Roberson – Messiah Baptist Church, New Jersey Urban Health Care Initiative Program • Francis Dixon – New Hope […]

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Experiential Education at Rutgers University–New Brunswick is sponsoring a global health journal club for students. Designed for students in the Honors College–New Brunswick and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School 4+4 program with an emphasis in global health, the journal club meets throughout the semester and is currently discussing publications related […]

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Experiential Education at Rutgers University–New Brunswick is sponsoring a global health journal club for students. Designed for students in the Honors College–New Brunswick and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School 4+4 program with an emphasis in global health, the journal club meets throughout the semester and is currently discussing publications related […]

Rutgers Global is hosting a virtual discussion at 3:00 p.m. on April 26 about the consequences of COVID-19 on women worldwide. The program and featured speakers include: Overview • Laura Turquet - policy advisor and deputy chief, research and data team, UN Women Labor • Mary Njeri Kinyanjui - lecturer, Institute for Development Studies, University […]

The Department of Clinical and Preventive Nutrition Sciences in the School of Health Professions is sponsoring a seminar at 7 p.m. on April 27. “Food Insecurity Among LGBTQI Populations” Presenter: • Joachim Sackey, PhD – Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical and Preventive Nutrition Sciences, School of Health Professions Topics: • prevalence, trends, and consequences of food […]

The Center for Population-Level Bioethics (CPLB) and the 1Day Sooner organization are hosting a virtual event at noon on May 12 to discuss an open letter calling for the World Health Organization to put global vaccine equity initiatives to a vote this month. Speakers include: • Mosoka Fallah, a leader of the Ebola response in Liberia […]

The Office of Global Health at New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) in collaboration with the Departments of Surgery and Emergency Medicine present a virtual lecture at noon on May 20. This is the concluding event of the 2020–21 Interdisciplinary Global Health Lecture Series. "Looking Back, Moving Forward: Perspectives on Our COVID-19 World" Featured speaker: Richard […]