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 […]

Rutgers' School of Communication & Information and School of Health Professions in collaboration with Hellenic Mediterranean University are hosting a virtual symposium on May 27. During the open session (9 to 10:30 a.m. EDT), faculty members from different disciplines and professional backgrounds, including communication, nutrition and dietetics, nursing, and social work, will give short presentations […]

As part of the Better Together series, Rutgers University Alumni Association and Rutgers Global Health Institute present a virtual event at noon on June 8 to discuss Rutgers' role in helping small businesses in low-income and minority communities overcome challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Small businesses are vital to the fabric of their communities, […]

Rutgers' School of Communication & Information and School of Health Professions in collaboration with Harokopio University of Athens are hosting a virtual symposium on June 10. During the open session (9 to 10:30 a.m. EDT), faculty members from both universities will give short presentations on their research related to the use of technology to improve […]

The Center for Cancer Health Equity, which is a collaboration between the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and the School of Public Health, is hosting its second annual retreat on June 17. The goal of the retreat is to facilitate collaborations among researchers and community members within the center's New Jersey catchment area. The […]

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and community partners are hosting an in-person event at 11 a.m. on July 17 that is designed to present facts about COVID-19 vaccines. The program will feature experts in infectious diseases, immunology, family medicine, pediatrics, and population health. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask […]

The Brazil Fulbright Commission and Rutgers will award the Fulbright Chair in Global Health to an accomplished Brazilian faculty member or researcher who is making significant contributions in the area of global health.

Rutgers Global Health Institute is collaborating with partner organizations to hold a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Saturday, August 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the New Brunswick Community Farmers' Market. The vaccine clinic is for adults and youth age 12 and older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. This […]

Elijah's Promise, in partnership with Rutgers Global Health Institute and the New Jersey Department of Health, is holding a COVID-19 testing clinic on Thursday, September 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. COVID-19 saliva tests will be administered at the clinic. There is no cost to be tested. Individuals being tested are advised to not […]

The New Jersey Alliance for Clinical and Translational Science (NJ ACTS) is holding a virtual symposium on September 22–23, 2021. The goal of the symposium is to bring together research from the NJ ACTS academic communities of Rutgers, Princeton, and NJIT to present the best new clinical and translational research and build collaborative partnerships. The […]

Elijah's Promise, in partnership with Rutgers Global Health Institute and the New Jersey Department of Health, is holding a COVID-19 testing clinic on Thursday, September 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. COVID-19 saliva tests will be administered at the clinic. There is no cost to be tested. Individuals being tested are advised to not […]

Rutgers School of Nursing and the Rutgers University Alumni Association are hosting a webinar at 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 23, as part of the Better Together event series. "Better Together: The Frontline Nurse’s Journey from Trauma to Healing" Many nurses and health care professionals are grappling with the mental strain that COVID-19 has caused. […]