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A PBS Documentary Highlights a Rutgers Professor’s Explorations into Islam and Black American Life
Chan-Malik, a professor of American studies and women’s, gender and sexuality studies in SAS, was intrigued when she came across the photo a number of years ago. Although their faces are partially covered, the women’s strong, stoic gazes leave an indelible impression. -
Rutgers Scientists Seeking Thousands of Participants for Major Cancer Study
Rutgers University professors have launched a major study into the underlying genetics of breast cancer that makes it easy for any U.S. resident age 18 or older to participate. All that’s needed is to fill out a brief online questionnaire and mail in a sample of their saliva. -
Beyond the Opioid Epidemic: Scientist Seeks to Develop non-Addictive Treatment for Pain
The opioid epidemic emerged in the 1990s with a surge in prescriptions for medications like oxycodone and hydrocodone. In 2017, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared the epidemic a public health crisis. -
Rutgers Psychologists Help Patients Overcome Exercise Anxiety and Recover Their Heart Health
Valerie Haynie knew after suffering a blocked artery that she had to change. “I was retired, and I sat at home,” the Central Jersey woman said. “I watched TV and used my computer. I wasn’t doing any exercise.” Change is never easy, and for people with heart problems especially, vigorous exercise can be scary. -
The 2022 Grossman Prize will Fund Research into Early Detection of Lymphoma
Ping Xie, a professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, has received the 2022 Grossman Innovation Prize for her research aimed at detecting B cell malignancies associated with lymphoma and other blood cancers. -
Rutgers Researchers Aim to 'Edit' Proteins in Humans and Attain Insight into Illness
Rutgers researchers are seeking to develop the technology to modify or “edit” protein molecules in the body—an advance that could spur major breakthroughs in human health. -
Rutgers English Professor Developing Digital Bibliography of Black Authors and Print Work
Meredith McGill is co-director in the development of an innovative digital database dedicated to the study of Black-authored and Black-published books, magazines, and newspapers. The project, which recently received a Mellon grant, seeks to remedy the dearth of accurate, organized data about Black print. -
Bildner Center Marks 25 Years as Intellectual Hub at Rutgers
The Bildner Center, a cornerstone of Jewish intellectual and cultural life at Rutgers University, is kicking off its 25th anniversary year with a Sept. 18 talk by noted author and journalist Gal Beckerman.
