New Jersey Medical School Spotlight 2022

Here Are the Top Rutgers Health Sciences Stories of 2022
NJMS is proud to be a part of this incredible list of 2022 notable health stories at Rutgers.

Study Differentiating Function of Two Immune Cells Could Improve Vaccine Design
The immune system’s ability to remember defeated disease-causing germs and prevent subsequent infections remains incompletely understood, but a study in Science Immunology clarifies an important piece of the picture, featuring Dr. Tessa Bergsbaken.

‘Tis The Season for Home Holiday Hazards
As we celebrate the holiday season, be aware of hazards that hide in plain sight.

At Rutgers, the Rapid COVID-19 Test Was Just the Beginning
NJMS researchers developed a multivariant COVID-19 test that was faster, easier and cheaper than anything previously available. Now leaders believe Rutgers researchers are poised to make far greater contributions to global health in years to come.

NJMS Faculty Celebrates Faculty of the Year Awards in-Person
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School’s Faculty Organization recently hosted its annual Faculty Awards to honor faculty in research, clinical enterprise, teaching and mentoring. Learn more about the honorees.

Poison Control Center Tips on Preventing Illness this Holiday Season
Dr. Diane Calello, executive and medical director of the New Jersey Poison Control Center at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School’s Department of Emergency Medicine, offers advice on how to avoid the risks of food poisoning over the upcoming holidays.

Body's Response to Different Strains of Tuberculosis Could Affect Transmission
Rutgers study, led by Dr. Padmini Salgame, could shed light on disease spread, development of resistance. Two strains of the bacterium causing tuberculosis have only minor genetic differences but attack the lungs in completely different fashion.

Meet the New American Psychiatric Association President-Elect
Dr. Petros Levounis, professor and chair of the NJMS Department of Psychiatry and associate dean for professional development, has been named president-elect of the American Psychiatric Association.

Preventing Pediatric Asthma Deaths
Pediatric pulmonologist, Dr. Khalil Savary, discusses how to know when asthma becomes life threatening.

How to Keep Children Safe from Window Falls
Rutgers NJMS physician, Dr. Virteeka Sinha, discusses how to keep children safe.

Newly Discovered "Danger Signal" May Spur Vaccine Development and Allergy Treatment
Dr. William Gause explains why a study of how injured mouse cells trigger immune responses suggests novel strategies for preventing and treating everything from parasites to allergies in humans.

Senator Cory Booker's Personal Message [VIDEO]
This month we are recognizing Stroke Awareness Month. Thank you to Cory Booker, New Jersey Senator, for preparing this personal message. Special Thanks to Dr. Priyank Khandelwal, Dr. Amit Singla, Dr. Dani Korya, and all our doctors, nurses & staff who day after day provide our patients with first-class care. Many people may be unaware that they may be at risk for a stroke. Please learn more by visiting us today.

Top Rankings of Most Influential Health Care Leaders in NJ
Leaders from Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences were named at the top of NJBIZ Health Care Power 50 list, which ranks the top influencers in health care in New Jersey. From NJMS, NJBIZ includes Dr. Robert L. Johnson, Dr. Diane Calello, and Bruce Ruck.

Celebrating Doctors' Day 2022 [VIDEO]
We celebrate our faculty physicians for their untiring work, compassion, and commitment to our missions in clinical care, community health, educations, and research.

Brain Cell Insight Could Lead to New Treatments for Neurological Based Diseases
New findings by Rutgers researchers, led by Dr. Teresa Wood, show activities of specialized brain cells differ based on their location.

Students at RWJMS and NJMS Find Out Where They Will Complete Their Training
Rutgers Today covers Match Day 2022 and highlights students who have opened their envelopes to find out which residency programs have accepted them.

Honoring Dr. Stanley H. Weiss for His Leadership in Fighting HIV/AIDS
Dr. Stanley H. Weiss affiliated with the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, was honored with the American Public Health Association's John Snow Award for distinguished service to the health of the public through outstanding contributions to epidemiology.

Medical School Scholarships: Double Impact in 2022 RBHS Scholarship Match Campaign
Medical school scholarships help those who aspire to careers in the medical profession handle the high cost of medical school.

Twelve Rutgers Professors Named by the American Association for the Advancement of Science as AAAS Fellows

Celebrating Match Day 2022
Congratulations to the members of the class of 2022 who matched to residency programs! Click here to see our virtual match day board and congratulatory messages to this year's class.

Why are Fentanyl Deaths Rising?
Dr. Lewis Nelson discusses the rise of fentanyl deaths nationwide—and how they can be averted.

Valentine's Day at Rutgers
Rutgers Today asked faculty from around the university, including NJMS Psychiatry Chair, Dr. Petros Levounis, to tell their favorite romance or relationship in literature from anywhere in the world or throughout history.

Valerie Fitzhugh, MD has been named the joint chair of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine at both Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Read More

Announcement $1 million Award to City of Paterson Recipient of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Mayors Challenge Competition

Maternal Infections that Produce the IL-6 Cytokine Increase the Risk for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
NEWARK, NJ—When a pregnant woman's immune system is fighting a bacterial or viral infection, it will produce cytokines, such as interleukin-6 (IL-6) that direct immune cells to attack the infectious agents.