June 21, 2021

Men's Health Month  Celebrated each year during June, Men’s Health Month brings awareness to the health issues all men face. Hosted by Men’s Health Network since 1992, the month is dedicated to enriching men’s health and wellness through a broad spectrum of national screening and educational campaigns. Learn More

About One in Six New Jerseyans Say They Won’t Get COVID-19 Vaccine 73% of New Jerseyans say they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and while another 10% say they will likely roll up their sleeve for it, 16% remain unwilling, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.  Learn More

Why Juneteenth Should Become a National Holiday New Jersey officially celebrated its  first Juneteenth on June 18. But it’s a state holiday, not a national one, at least not yet.  Learn More

Upcoming Events

Secrets of Successful Teamwork: What can Academia Learn from Non-Academia? June 21, 2:30pm ET NJ ACTS Team Science Core invites you to the second event of the teamwork seminar series.

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Food for Health June 22, 7pm ET Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway invites you to learn how to prepare easy, healthy Mediterranean dishes that can help prevent and manage many common health problems.

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Women's Health Panel Discussion: Get Your Questions Answered June 23, 12pm ET This June, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center hosts Women’s Wellness Wednesdays. Join our experts and take a moment to relax, recharge, and discuss the health issues that matter most to you.

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Women Scientists Who Lead: A Panel Discussion Film Viewing - June 26-28 Discussion - June 29, 4pm ET Join a panel discussion inspired by the documentary film "Picture a Scientist." It showcases three women scientists and their journey overcoming harassment, institutional discrimination, and years of subtle slights to revolutionize science culture.

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Funding Opportunities

Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative Grants awarded through this RFA are intended to advance our understanding of the genetic basis of ASD and the molecular and cellular consequences of genetic risk, and to provide a foundation for the development of treatments for select genetically defined forms of the condition. Special emphasis is placed on the use of scalable methods, especially as applied to genes that are suitable targets for genetic therapies. Application Deadline is July 6, 2021. Learn more here.

Community Resources

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.

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