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New NJACTS Publication
Please read Dr. Horton's article in the Journal of Infectious Disease titled, "Determinants and Dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in a Diverse Population: 6-Month Evaluation of a Prospective Cohort Study." As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues...
As boosters lag, NJ keeps pushing for more to get vaccinated
State’s vaccination strategy includes mega-sites, pop-up clinics, church-based events. From five mega-sites to local pop-up clinics and church-centered “Grateful for the Shot” events,” New Jersey health officials keep pushing COVID-19 jabs and boosters, though...
Spotify’s handling of COVID-19 misinformation on Joe Rogan’s podcast takes heat from critics.
After managing to avoid the same level of scrutiny as fellow tech giants such as Twitter and Facebook for years, streaming service Spotify has now found itself at the center of a scandal involving the platform it gives to those disseminating misinformation about...
OPINION: What genetic counselors can teach the CDC about communicating uncertainty
Genetic counselors provide recommendations for public health communicators trying to educate the public about what is known about COVID-19. Helping people make sense of what is not known is just as important. Their approach to communicating uncertainty is simple,...
People Suffering From Depression Susceptible to Vaccine-Related Misinformation.
People who feel depressed are more likely to believe vaccine-related misinformation, according to a new study coauthored by a Rutgers researcher during a time when depression rates are higher due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, published in the Journal of the...
These N.J. schools provide COVID vaccines, tests to anyone. Find a clinic here.
Rutgers University is not the only school throughout the state that allows anyone living, working, or studying in New Jersey — even if not directly affiliated with the campus or district — to get their coronavirus vaccine or booster on-site. Various schools are...
Collaboration Brings Corporate and Academic Cultures Together to Achieve Common Goals.
When Rutgers University and RWJ Barnabas Health (RWJBH), New Jersey’s largest healthcare system, partnered as part of the New Jersey Alliance for Clinical and Translational Science (NJ-ACTS) to combine their clinical enterprises and jointly manage research activities,...
DEADLINE extended to Feb 11: Center for COVID-19 Research and Pandemic Preparedness pilot research and training grant program
The CCRP2 is committed to advancing new basic and applied research on COVID-19 and to train the next generation of scientists in pandemic research. This grant program will provide pilot funds to support COVID-19 research projects and provide training opportunities for...