Black adults who have been exposed to gun violence are more likely to have lifetime suicidal ideation, according to a study by Rutgers Health researchers.
Koshy Koshy, associate professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Justice at the Rutgers School of Public Health, has received the 2024 Leadership in Training Award from the NYC Building & Construction Industry Safety Fund.
Pregnant women exposed to specific classes of flame-retardant chemicals may face an increased risk of preterm birth, especially for baby girls, or higher birth weights, according to a Rutgers Health researcher.
A multidisciplinary group of researchers have received a $3.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the impact of environmental influences on pregnancy and children’s health.
Two new grants exceeding $7 million will help the Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies research how Black and Hispanic young adults perceive messaging about the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.
Stefanie Gratale, Ph.D., M.P.A. has joined the Rutgers School of Public Health’s Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy as an instructor. She has also joined the Rutgers Institute for Nicotine & Tobacco Studies as core faculty.
Medical cannabis legalization is associated with a decrease in the frequency of nonmedical prescription opioid use, according to a Rutgers study.
Pregnancy weight and biochemical markers measured in blood from women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) were related to increased risk of poor pregnancy outcomes, suggesting a new direction for precision diagnostics, according to researchers.
Stefania Papatheodorou, M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc., will be joining Rutgers School of Public Health’s Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology as an associate professor on January 3rd, 2024.
Christina Rozario, a program coordinator within the Rutgers School of Public Health’s Office of Practice, has received the 2023 Global Health Hero Award from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School for her global outreach.
Rutgers School of Public Health assistant professor in the Department of Urban-Global Public Health, Pamela Valera, PhD, MSW, was honored with the Mentor of the Year Award by Mentor U Connect. This esteemed recognition celebrates Valera's dedication to guiding and nurturing New Jersey's youth and young adults, preparing them for future success
A gift of $3 million from James F. Dougherty, a Rutgers alumnus and longtime supporter of the university, will fund the Perry N. Halkitis Endowed Chair in LGBTQ+ Public Health, a new position at the School of Public Health that has been unanimously approved by the Board of Governors.