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Universitywide Global Health News

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Meet Michelle Stephens, a Humanist Who Explores Connections between Race and Health

Meet Michelle Stephens, a Humanist Who Explores Connections between Race and Health

The founding executive director of Rutgers’ Institute for the Study of Global Racial Justice believes that health is “perhaps the most pointed area in which the discrimination against people who look different” has tangible impact. She cofounded the Black Bodies, Black Health project and is a core faculty member of Rutgers Global Health Institute.

Graduation Inspires Faculty to Reflect on Their Own Journeys into Global Health

Graduation Inspires Faculty to Reflect on Their Own Journeys into Global Health

Cancer epidemiologist Hari Iyer had considered becoming a medical doctor. Woojin Jung has done work related to data science, poverty, and international aid policy. These Rutgers Global Health Institute core faculty members, now in roles focused on improving the health and well-being of vulnerable populations, discuss the unexpected directions their career paths have taken.

Achieving Prevention and Health, Rather Than More Health Care

Achieving Prevention and Health, Rather Than More Health Care

Gregory Peck and Shawna Hudson are conducting research on new health care models emphasizing primary care and prevention over emergency care as well as the role of community engagement in underserved communities. Both are core faculty members of Rutgers Global Health Institute.

World Health Day Calls for a Renewed Drive for Health Equity

World Health Day Calls for a Renewed Drive for Health Equity

Rutgers Global Health Institute joins the World Health Organization in commemorating World Health Day on April 7. Institute director Richard Marlink says that a global commitment to health equity is key to addressing current and future health challenges.