June 28, 2021

National Safety Month June is National Safety Month. The National Safety Council promote this campaign, focusing on saving lives and preventing injuries. Areas of focus include mental health, ergonomics, building a safety culture, and driving. Learn More

Will New Jersey Reach Herd Immunity by June 30? Hear from Perry Halkitis, Dean of the School of Public Health, about whether we are on track to reach herd immunity and why it matters in this NJ Spotlight interview. Learn More

Upcoming Events

Join this interactive session to learn about the various types of translational research. Most often we consider how new discoveries advance science from "bench to bedside." However, it is also important to recognize how clinical observations inform subsequent research and move us from bedside to bench.

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Women Scientists Who Lead: A Panel Discussion 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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Understanding & Addressing Implicit Bias and "Othering" June 30, 12pm ET The RBHS Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites you to a series of Implicit Bias Awareness workshops. Implicit bias refers to the unconscious attitudes, thoughts, or feelings which may be contradictory and inconsistent with an individual’s conscious beliefs. Despite the unconscious nature of implicit bias, there is evidence that it affects healthcare and workplace outcomes.

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One-on-One with Janice Johnson Dias, PhD June 30, 12pm ET Renowned sociologist, educator, public scholar, and author of “Parent Like it Matters: How to Raise, Joyful, Change-Making Girls,” Janice Johnson Dias, PhD, will discuss how healthcare disparities impact Black and brown women.

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Improving African Immigrant Health: The Role of Community Engaged Research and Action June 30, 12pm ET African immigrants in the United States are one of the fastest-growing immigrant communities. Too often their experiences are lumped in with the experiences of US-born Black Americans. This discussion will provide an overview on African immigrant health. It will also seek to increase awareness of the need for community-led research that supports service delivery and advocacy.

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Funding Opportunities

Barancik Prize in Innovation in MS Research The Barancik Prize for Innovation in Multiple Sclerosis Research recognizes an exceptional scientist or a team of scientists whose work in MS research has demonstrated outstanding innovation and originality. Nominees that exhibit the necessary criteria will be invited to submit a final application that will include an interview by the selection committee. Deadline for the 2021 prize is July 16, 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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