October 11, 2021
2022 PIAP Grant Program Application Is Now Open!

PIAP grants are one-year competitive awards to facilitate collaborations between academic researchers from Rutgers University, Princeton University, and/or New Jersey Institute of Technology with community organizations so they can work together on health research that benefits our communities. 

Deadlines:
November 15, 2021 – Letter of Intent Due
December 15, 2021 – Applications Due
March 1, 2022 – Tentative Pilot Start Date
Health Literacy Month

Health Literacy Month is a time of international observance when hospitals, health centers, literacy programs, libraries, social service agencies, businesses, professional associations, govern­ment agencies, consumer alliances, and many other groups can work collaboratively to integrate and expand the mission of health literacy.
Down Syndrome Awareness Month

October is a month to raise awareness and celebrate the many abilities of our loved ones with Down Syndrome. DSAM seeks to break down barriers and focus on promoting advocacy for people with Down syndrome. 

Newark boosted the share of vaccinated young people from 30% in July to 55% in September. 
Upcoming Events
During the month of October, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School will host a Virtual Wellness Fair which will include webinars, events, and resources to promote wellness. The goal is to encourage our faculty, staff, and learners to adopt strategies for improved mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing inside and outside of the workplace.

F45 Training - October 11, 6pm ET
Smoking Cessation - October 14, 3pm ET
Letting Go of Clutter

October 12, 1:30pm ET

Join Shirley Roberts, MA, LPC, NCC to discuss how our emotional ties to our "stuff" can create clutter and affect our mood.
Inclusivity and Research Integrity:
Who is Responsible?

October 13-14, 8:30am ET

The Big Ten Alliance invites you to participate in a conversation about the changing landscape of research ethics. Research integrity is not often spoken about in terms of diversity and inclusion. This free two-day virtual conference will address some of the fundamental questions.
The Future of Nursing Podcast Series

Episodes 6 of the new 8-part series exploring practical strategies for the nursing field to advance health equity is out now.
Funding Opportunities
RADx-UP Grants

To further support communities across the nation who are confronting COVID-19, the RADx-UP Coordination and Data Collection Center (CDCC) is soliciting applications for two kinds of awards. Applications will be reviewed 2-3 times each year. Learn more here.
Community Resources
Learn more about Down Syndrome here.

Learn more about breast cancer here.

Learn more about mental health here.

New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub: The State of New Jersey has put together a list of resources about the COVID-19 virus including testing sites, signs and symptoms, and FAQs about social services. 

You can find community-based and local COVID-19 testing site locations and hours here.

Middlesex County residents can register for a free COVID-19 test at sites throughout the county. Appointments required. The sites provide saliva-based test kits developed at Rutgers University.

Visit New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccine Registration site to pre-register for the vaccine. New Jersey's Covid-19 Vaccine Appointment Call Center can be reached at 855-568-0545.
New Jersey Alliance for Clinical and Translational Science

This newsletter is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under award number, UL1TR003017 to Rutgers University. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not represent the official views of the NIH.

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