April 11, 2022
How will we see the next COVID surge coming? Home test kits, fewer labs bring concern.

As coronavirus infections rise in some parts of the world, experts are watching for a potential new COVID-19 surge in the U.S. — and wondering how long it will take to detect. 
Teachers, Other School Staff Faced Increased Violence During Pandemic.

One-third of teachers say students verbally harassed or threatened them with violence at least once during the COVID-19 pandemic and nearly half considered quitting or transferring, according to a survey by an American Psychological Association (APA) task force and co-authored by a Rutgers researcher.

Call for Requests:
Community Engagement Virtual Salons (CEVS)

CEVS bring researchers together with patients, community members, and health care stakeholders to actively participate in cross-talk. It provides a forum for generating research questions, identifying evidence gaps, and defining outcomes meaningful to patients. To see a CEVS in action, take a look at the summary video featured below.

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Upcoming Events
 Clinical Trials Resources

April 13, 4pm ET
Leap Into Science: Light & Shadow
Salto a la ciencia: Luz y Sombra

On April 14, children ages 3-5 are invited to learn about light and shadows with stories, activities, and scientific exploration!
¡El 14 de abril, los niños de 3 a 5 años están invitados a aprender sobre la luz y las sombras con historias, actividades y exploración científica!
Journalism in the Time of COVID
Season 2, Episode 7

Host Mary Marchetta O’Dowd is joined by Lindy Washburn; health care reporter for NorthJersey.com, The Record, and USA Today; to discuss the challenges of reporting on COVID-19 and the larger ways in which the pandemic has impacted journalism.
Funding Opportunities
Data to Improve Community Conditions Shaped by Structural Racism

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is committed to building a Culture of Health where everyone in America has a fair and just opportunity to live the healthiest life possible. But the current reality is that there are large, persistent, and increasing gaps in opportunities for health and well-being across neighborhoods and communities. To achieve health equity, RWJF works to identify and remove the barriers that create such disparities. The deadline for receipt of registration of intent to apply is April 20, 2022 (3 p.m. ET).
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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.
New Jersey Alliance for Clinical and Translational Science

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