2016 News

November

Generation X at Greater Risk of Stroke Than Baby Boomers, Rutgers Study Finds
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High School Students Explore Careers in Health Care Through Rutgers Program
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Broadway Comes to Medical School
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Ten Rutgers Professors Named Fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science
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Rutgers will teach researchers how to explain the significance of their work more clearly
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October

Rutgers Study to Establish Blood Transfusion Standards for Heart Attack Patients
NIH Grant to Jeffrey L. Carson, MD, Will Support Clinical Trial in U.S. and Canada
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September

Tracking Opiate Addiction in New Brunswick
A study by Rutgers public health students finds high rates of opiate use, panhandling and homelessness in New Brunswick.

Taking a Year Off from Medical School
Before they obtain their medical degree, a number of medical school students choose to devote a year to a special research project or a fellowship to help prepare themselves for a medical career.

One of Nation’s Youngest Physicians Enters Medical Residency at Rutgers
Ola Hadaya, 22, is passionate about women’s health and becoming an OBGYN.

Caring for World Trade Center Responders
Fifteen years after 9/11, the World Trade Center Health Program at Rutgers continues to monitor and treat heroic responders.

August

Rutgers Study Could be First Step to Prevent Fuel Supply that Feeds Cells in Cancer, Diabetes. Scientists Learning How to Control “Traffic” of Nutrients that Feed Cells
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Don't Miss This on Your Back-to-School List, Say Rutgers Pediatric Experts
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PTSD is a battle for veterans' spouses, too - By Kristina Scala
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Community Welcome to Free Health Fair Hosted by Eric B. Chandler Health Center
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July

New Treatment Being Tested for Males with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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June

Rutgers Panelists: Increasing Awareness, Ending Stigma Is Critical in Addressing Perinatal/Postpartum Depression
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Robert Wood Johnson Medical Group Physician Named Family Physician of the Year
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Experimental Antibiotic Treats Deadly MRSA Infection
Rutgers scientists develop lower-dose antibiotic that could decrease side effects
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The Gift of Hearing: How Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School's cochlear implant team is making a difference in children’s lives
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Raising perinatal/postpartum depression awareness
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Their time: The LGBTQ community is in the public consciousness like never before. We explore how some health care centers are changing in an effort to meet its needs
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Chemical safety law won't change things overnight; EPA has years of testing ahead
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Experts: Breast Cancer Surgery, Chemo Guidelines Need Revision
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Decades into crisis, kids still suffer from shortage of psychiatrists
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Fighting prostate cancer: Treatments evolve, from robotic surgery to hormonal therapy
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Retina Specialists Treating Diabetic Macular Edema Recommend Different Approaches for Patients Than They Would Choose for Themselves
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Genetically Engineered Crops, Foods Called Safe in New Report
Michael A. Gallo, professor emeritus at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, served on a National Academy of Sciences panel that studied genetically engineered crops and foods.
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A Calling to Help the Underserved
Suzanne Elshafey, who graduates from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, begins a three-year residency at the teaching hospital of Harvard University.
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April

In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, Congressman Frank Pallone met with Dr. Deborah Spitalnik from The Boggs Center as well as experts from the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center.
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March

Alfred F. Tallia, MD, MPH, to Lead the Composite Committee of United States Medical Licensing Exam
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Future Brain Therapies for Parkinson's Possible with Stem Cell Bioengineering Innovation
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Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Class of 2016 Learns of Residency Placement During
Nationally Held Match Day
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Lifesaving procedure for Somerset man
myCentralJersey.com; March 7, 2016

February

Motivating Smokers with Mental Illness to Quit
Rutgers Study Chosen as Editor's Choice in Nicotine & Tobacco Research
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Three Students from Matawan Regional High School Take Top Spots in
Central New Jersey Brain Bee Competition at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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Cancer Study is 'Paradigm Shift' in Cause of Tumor Formation
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Veterans Receive Expedited Medical Care Under New Rutgers Initiative
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Jewish Genetic Screening Raises Awareness for Students
Robert Wood Johnson genetic counselors teamed up with Rutgers Hillel to hold a genetic carrier awareness and screening event, a pilot for future programs.
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When Health Disciplines Work Together, Better Outcomes, Fewer Doctor Visits Result
Rutgers is providing all its health professions students with a foundation in interprofessional collaboration
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January

Study Links Early Childhood Trauma to Kindergarten Behavior Problems, Poor Performance
Data adds to growing evidence of adverse childhood experiences as determinant of health in adulthood.
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Training the Next Generation of Cancer Surgeons at Rutgers
New Fellowship Helps General Surgeons Subspecialize in Oncology
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