February 1, 2023

Investigator Researches Social Media Communication and Public Health

A core faculty member of Rutgers Global Health Institute, Rivera explores the roles of culture, community, and communication in public health. For her work related to cancer health disparities in Latino communities, she developed a qualitative research method to study how individuals use social media platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp.

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NJ ACTS Badge - Registration Now Open!

Interested in an Entry-level Position

as a Study Coordinator?

This 6-week online and asynchronous academic badge can prepare you for a new career. Developed by the School of Health Professions in conjunction with the New Jersey Alliance for Clinical and Translational Sciences (NJ ACTS), the badge is especially designed to introduce individuals to the responsibilities, knowledge, and tasks performed by entry-level Clinical Research Coordinators. The badge is open to clinical research staff, novice investigators, and students with little to no clinical research or pharmaceutical experience who would like to participate in clinical research at an Academic Medical Center (AMC) functioning as a “study coordinator”.

Participants will be assessed on competencies related to five domains outlined by the Joint Task Force for Clinical Trial Competency. The course is self-paced, takes about 20 hours to complete and is structured to fit into the busy schedules of working professionals while maintaining the highest degree of academic rigor. 

Free to students, faculty and staff at Rutgers, Princeton, and NJIT, minus a non-refundable $5.00 administrative fee.

A 6-Week Program Covering the Following Training Areas:

• Scientific Concepts and Research Design
• Ethical & Participant Safety Considerations
• Investigational Products Development & Regulation
• Clinical Study Operations and Site Management
• Data Management & Informatics

Register Here

For more information about the Clinical Research Coordinator Level-1 Badge visit: https://njacts.rbhs.rutgers.edu/education-training/workforce-development/crc-badge/ 

Any questions and concerns?

Contact Yasheca Ebanks, NJ ACTS Project Manager at yebanks@shp.rutgers.edu

Clinical Research Workgroup Call

February 6, 12pm ET

Topics including:

• Updates on the Rutgers Human Subject Protection Program
• New ClinCard tax functionality and consent language
• And much more! 

Guest Speaker:

Hila Berger, Assistant Vice President for Research Regulatory Affairs

Health Policy Research Scholars

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 

Applications are open for the next cohort of Health Policy Research Scholars.

Are you a doctoral student who is passionate about influencing public policy to create healthier, more equitable communities? 

Health Policy Research Scholars is a leadership program for full-time doctoral students across diverse disciplines and backgrounds who center equity in their research. As an HPRS participant, you'll:

-Gain access to the tools, insights, and diversity of mentors needed to accelerate and distinguish your research.

-Receive an annual award of up to $30,000.

-Become a part of a tightly knit network of visionary change agents.

Join us for for an informational webinar on Thursday, February 2, 2023 to hear answers to frequently asked questions. 

   Applications are due March 15, 2023. Learn more here.

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School’s Department of Pediatrics has a website with multilingual resources about COVID-19 vaccines for children and young adults. Resources are available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog, Hindi, and Korean, the top six languages spoken in New Jersey.

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.

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.