Rutgers Global Health Institute was established in 2017 and now has more than 185 faculty and professional members across all of Rutgers University. Its creation was inspired by Rutgers Health’s strategic plan, which emphasizes global health equity.
Our vision is that of a world in which every community is healthy and thriving. To achieve this vision, our mission is simple: we deliver health equity solutions locally and around the world.
We have three impact areas: Cancer Care and Prevention for All; Healthy Children, Thriving Communities; and Infectious Disease Solutions. These three impact areas highlight the priorities of our principal faculty’s work in global health equity (see image below).
OUR THREE IMPACT AREAS:
Cancer Care and Prevention for All
When it comes to cancer, where you live can determine whether you live. Together with our partners in sub-Saharan Africa, we will confront disparities in cancer care and prevention to give everyone the best chances of surviving cancer.
Healthy Children, Thriving Communities
Communities and children depend on one another to be healthy. Many biological, environmental, and social factors impact early childhood health and development. Together with community partners, we will strengthen the conditions in which children are born and raised. Early childhood nutrition, community environment, and family support are all critical.
Infectious Disease Solutions
We will help discover and deliver solutions to the infectious disease threats of today and tomorrow. This includes the development of new diagnostics, therapies, and vaccines, as well as the implementation of existing solutions for the most significant impact in all communities.