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February 7, 2012
Healthy and Attractive Legs Are Attainable - Learn More at Free Vascular Screenings in Princeton
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February 6, 2012
Eleventh-grade Student from North Hunterdon High School Wins Central New Jersey Brain Bee Competition
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February 6, 2012
Healthy ME - Pediatric Lifestyle Changes Program Launched
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January 31, 2012 
Arthritis and Cholesterol Drugs Well Tolerated in Treatment of Recurrent Prostate Cancer
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December 23, 2011
CALL FOR CONTESTANTSNew Jersey Brain Bee Competition for High School Students on February 4
– Register Now for Access to Study Guide –
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December 20, 2011
Patients Who Use Prescribed Medication to Treat Hypertension Live Longer than Those Who Don’t
Long-term Follow Up of Antihypertensive Drug Trial Confirms Legacy Effect of Therapy
Study Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association
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December 15, 2011
Using a Restrictive Approach in Post-surgical Blood Transfusions Is Safe and Saves Blood
 -- Research Published Online Today by the New England Journal of Medicine --
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November 15, 2011
Medicare beneficiaries with Colorectal Cancer have better outcomes if they utilize primary care
before diagnosis -- Study by Jeanne Ferrante, MD, Published in Archives of Internal Medicine
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November 3, 2001
Dean's Research Awards Recognize Best Peer-reviewed Publications and Leading Faculty Mentors 
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October 12, 2011
Alfred F. Tallia, MD, MPH, Elected as a Member-At-Large of the National Board of Medical Examiners
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October 6, 2011
Integrating E-prescribing within a Physician’s Practice – Models for Success Revealed in Recent Study
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October 5, 2011
Research by UMDNJ Team Indicates that Adult Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells May be Viable Treatment for Spinal Cord Injury Repair -- Published in Stem Cells and Development --
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September 26, 2011
Research Yields Unprecedented Insight into Antiviral Immune Response --Findings Published in Nature by Smita Patel, PhD, of RWJMS and Joseph Marcotrigiano of Rutgers.
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September 22, 2011
Research by Smita Patel, PhD, Resolves a Mystery in DNA Replication Process -- Findings Published in Nature --
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September 15, 2011
Medical School Dean Elected to Board of Joslin Diabetes Center
-Center is affiliated with Harvard Medical School-
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September 2011
The 10th anniversary on the attack of the World Trade Center has brought a renewed focus in the media on the health and well-being of the first responders who worked at Ground Zero. Our faculty members have never lost focus. Read more:

August 25, 2011
Study Published Today by the American Heart Association Indicates that Comprehensive Stroke
Centers May Overcome "Weekend Effect"
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May 20, 2011
First Gala to Support Medical Student Scholarships is Grand Success
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May 13, 2011
Free Skin Cancer Screenings Hosted by the Department of Dermatology
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May 10, 2011
Dr. Deborah Spitalnik appointed to President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities
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April 28, 2011
UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Students Assume National Leadership Roles
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April 11, 2011
Research Identifies Gene Necessary for Successful Repair of Muscle Damage
May Revolutionize Therapy in Muscular Dystrophy and Other Neurodegenerative Disorders 
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April 4, 2011
Dr. Estela Jacinto is one of 13 to Share in $9.74 Million Award to Young Scientists from from ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ (SU2C)
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March 28, 2011
Noah Weisleder, PhD, Awarded Prestigious Kauffman Foundation Outstanding Postdoctoral Entrepreneur Award
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March 17, 2011
View the full list of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Graduate Education Match Day Placements
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March 17, 2011
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Sends 157 New Physicians to Hospitals Nationwide
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March 14, 2011
Nation’s Medical Students Honor Three UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Professors
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March 9, 2011
Surgical Research Team Works to Save Lives and Reduce Health Costs by
Identifying Leading Risk Factors for Deadly Post-operative Infection
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March 7, 2011
Researchers Find Americans Have Higher Rates of Most Chronic Diseases (and Markers of Disease) than Their Same-age Counterparts in England
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March 2, 2011
Homeless and Indigent Population Health Outreach Project Presents the
H.I.P.H.O.P. 12th Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk
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March 1, 2011
CINJ Adds iPads and NOOKs as Educational and Entertainment Tools in its Resource and Learning Center
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February 24, 2011
New Book Highlights Struggles of HIV-positive Latina Women in Newark
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February 24, 2011
Sunanda Gaur, MD, professor of pediatrics, one of 10 Women Honored for Achievements, Service to Community by the Middlesex County Commission on the Status of Women
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February 15, 2011
Alumni and Friends Invited to Inaugural Gala
-Event Dedicated to Raising Funds for Scholarships-
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February 10, 2011
Cell Signaling Discovery Nominated as a Breakthrough of the Year in 2010 by Science Signaling
Finding has Potential for Use in the Treatment of Cancer and Genetic Disorders
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February 8, 2011
Xiaoli Zhao, PhD, Receives “2010 Early Investigator Award” from the International Biophysical Society and the Biophysical Society of China
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February 3, 2011
Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities Faculty Co-Author Chapters for New NADD Book
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January 31, 2011
Senior from West Windsor-Plainsboro High School Wins Central New Jersey Brain Bee Competition
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January 26, 2011
Study of Multiple Asthma Triggers in Children of Urban Communities Earns $1.2m Grant from Environmental Protection Agency
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January 20, 2011

Use of Novel Peptide, ATAP, for Inducing Cancer Cell Death May be More Successful than Current Peptide-based Therapies
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January 12, 2011
Research at the Cardiovascular Institute of New Jersey Demonstrates Legacy Effect of Blood Pressure Lowering Medications -- Long-term Risk of Death from Cardiovascular Disease Reduced
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January 10, 2011
DHSS Commissioner Addresses Medical Students to highlight “Health Equity Week” and other Medical Issues
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January 5, 2011
CALL FOR CONTESTANTS New Jersey Brain Bee Competition for High School Students on January 29, 2011
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December 8, 2010
UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson brings leading-edge arrhythmia therapy to New Brunswick region
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December 2, 2010
Foundation of UMDNJ Receives Up to $4 Million For Eric B. Chandler Health Center
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November 30, 2010
Scientist from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Awarded $100,000 for Breast Cancer Research
Bernardsville Resident Receives Grant through the American Association for Cancer Research
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November 29, 2010
Annual Toy Drive Begins - UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Collecting Toys for Children in Need
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November 29, 2010
Dan Baker, PhD, Recognized for Efforts to Support Mental Wellness in Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
Honored with the Contribution to Clinical Practice Award by the NADD
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November 24, 2010
UMDNJ Researchers Propose Comprehensive Tobacco Recovery Model for Smokers with Mental Illness
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November 19, 2010
New Jersey Rheumatology Association Appoints Naomi Schlesinger, MD, as President
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November 9, 2010
Leadership in Addressing Health Disparities Through Policy and Service Earns National Award for UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Student
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November 15, 2010
Efforts Boosted to Address Tobacco Cessation in New Jersey’s South Asian Community
The Cancer Institute of New Jersey and UMDNJ-School of Public Health to Create Educational ‘Tool Kit’
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November 9, 2010
Fracture Risk for Older Prostate Cancer Patients Warrants Close Review of Hormone Therapy
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November 3, 2010
New Procedure Guide for Women’s Health Services Earns Praise in Journal of the American Medical Association
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October 29, 2010
The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Helps Those Who Want to ‘Kick Butts’ for Good
Seminar Co-Hosted by UMDNJ-Tobacco Dependence Program to Provide Education on How to Quit Smoking
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October 27, 2010
Team from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Strives to Increase New Patient Attendance at Invaluable Treatment Orientations - Impact of Cancer Education is Subject of Research Presented at International Conference
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October 14, 2010
Dean of UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Honored by Drexel University College of Medicine
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October 13, 2010
Help Bring Creative Arts to the Patients of The Cancer Institute of New Jersey
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October 12, 2010
American Geriatrics Society Appoints John M. Heath, MD, AGSF, as Program Chair for 2011 Annual Scientific Meeting
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October 4, 2010
Allstate New Jersey Lends a Hand in the Fight Against Cancer Through 'Quotes for a Cure' Campaign to Benefit CINJ
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September 2010
What does a minute hold at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey?
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September 27, 2010
Panera Bread®  Honors National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Pink Ribbon Bagels
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September 20, 2010
UMDNJ Researchers Find Medications Commonly Used to Treat Neurologic and Psychiatric Conditions Increase Smokers' Nicotine Metabolism
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September 20, 2010
A Celebration of Life Through Bollywood Dance and Music  
The Cancer Institute of New Jersey  Partners with Shri Krishna Nidhi Foundation to Educate and Raise Cancer Awareness in the South Asian Community at September 24th Event
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September 17, 2010
CINJ Partners with NJ Department of Health & Senior Services on National Cancer Database  
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September 15, 2010
$3.7 Million Award from National Institutes of Health Will Support New Postdoctoral Program to Train Researchers to Become Scientist-Educators
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September 14, 2010
NJ Department of Human Services News Release: Direct Support Professionals Honored For Service to People with Disabilities And Advanced Educational Program for Professionals Launched
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August 31, 2010
Honorees Announced for Cancer Institute of New Jersey Foundation’s 15th Annual Award of Hope Gala      
Longtime Supporters and Leaders in Patient Care, Research, and Philanthropy to be Recognized
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August 30, 2010
The Cancer Institute of New Jersey and its Network Hospitals Join Forces Statewide
to Raise Awareness of Prostate Cancer - Education and Screening Events Held During National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September
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August 30, 2010
Research Program at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Expands Focus with Arrival of National Expert in Behavioral Science  - Dr. Sharon Manne to Explore Psycho-Social Needs of Cancer Patients and their Families
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August 19, 2010
High School Student Learns How to Clone a Gene during Summer Research Experience at
UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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August 18, 2010
Decline in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Contributed to Overall Decline in Infant Mortality in New Jersey
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August 5, 2010
Robotic Prostatectomy Gains Momentum as New Study Shows Low Complication Rate   
Research by Investigators at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Published in Journal of Endourology

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July 29, 2010
Bring a Friend: Organizers Look to Increase Number Served by Free Prostate Cancer Screenings       
The Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Open Registration for Annual Fall Screening Event
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July 21, 2010
Young Women Have Greater In-hospital Mortality Rates than Young Men in New Jersey Following
Heart Attacks

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July 20, 2010
UMDNJ Research Links Phthalates in Plastics with Inflammation in At-Risk Babies
Findings Trigger Study of Babies’ Exposure to Phthalates during Pregnancy
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July 16, 2010
Revolutionary Laser Surgery Technique Offers New Hope to Brain Tumor Patients at Robert Wood Johnson
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July 15, 2010
UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Scientist Elected to the American College of Epidemiology
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June 29, 2010
The Robert Wood Johnson Medical Group Hosts Free Screenings and Lecture on Memory
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June 17, 2010
Volunteer Faculty Members Recognized for Leadership in Medical Education and Research
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June 15, 2010
Two UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Scientists Elected to the American Academy of Microbiology
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June 15, 2010
Drug for Lou Gehrig’s Disease Further Validated for Melanoma Treatment Benefit
Study by Team at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Published in Journal of Investigative Dermatology
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June 10, 2010
Scientists Identify a Mechanism that Promotes Negative Function in Tumor Suppressor Gene
Team Including Researchers from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Tap in to p53 Regulation
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June 7, 2010
Unprecedented Experiment on Aligning Primary Care Practices with Health Reform Concludes
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May 20, 2010
Reducing Cancer Risk in Children of Parents with Gene Mutations: A “Teachable Moment”
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May 20, 2010
Process of Cancer Cell Self-Digestion is Target of New Cancer Therapies
Research from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Presented at Annual ASCO Meeting
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May 19, 2010
New Degree Program Provides Recent College Graduates with Advanced Skills to
Broaden Career Options in Science and Medicine
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May 18, 2010
Dean's Research Awards Recognize Best Peer-reviewed Publications and Honor Faculty Mentors
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May 17, 2010
New Jersey's Remarkable Medical History on Display
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May 12, 2010
Middle School Students Visit Robert Wood Johnson Medical School for National Lab Day
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Plans are Underway for 2010 Convocation Ceremony
This year's Convocation ceremony will be held at the State Theater in New Brunswick on
Monday, May 24th at 7:00 p.m.

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May 6, 2010
LPGA Veteran Val Skinner and Hereditary Expert to Speak at Lecture on Breast Cancer Genetics 
Event for Mothers and Daughters Recognizes Expansion of The Cancer Institute of New Jersey ’s
LIFE Center Services to Somerset Medical Center
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May 2, 2010
Second Cancers More Likely for Survivors of Early-Stage Breast Cancer if They Smoke
Research from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Presented at International Cancer Meeting
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April 29, 2010
UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Dedicates The Cardiovascular Institute of New Jersey
Improving Heart Health in New Jersey through Research, Prevention, Treatment and Education
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April 20, 2010
Targeting Drugs for Cell Division Pathway in Prostate Tumors Paves Way for Clinical Trials
Study from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Presented at 101st Annual AACR Meeting
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April 19, 2010
Physician and Advocate for the Underserved in New Brunswick Joins Eric B. Chandler Health Center
as Medical Director
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April 19, 2010
Common Genetic Variation Could Mean Delayed Breast Cancer Diagnosis in Older Women
Study from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Presented at 101st Annual AACR Meeting
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April 18, 2010
Lactate Plays a Role in Development of Both Tumor Cell and Connective Tissue in Breast Cancer
Study from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Presented at 101st Annual AACR Meeting

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April 16, 2010
Study Finds Few Men and Women Over 50 Receive Skin Cancer Screenings
Researcher at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey says Greater Efforts are Needed to Promote Screening
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April 16, 2010
Is Cancer in My Genes?
The Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Somerset Medical Center are presenting a community program about the genetics of breast cancer in May.
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April 7, 2010
The Cancer Institute of New Jersey and South Asian Total Health Initiative Join Forces to Offer Screenings and Education for Growing South Asian-American Community
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April 7, 2010
Expert on Comparative and Cost-Effective Health Care to Speak at Stahl Memorial Lecture
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March 31, 2010
Chair of Family Medicine and Community Health Named to NJBIZ “50 Most Powerful People in Health Care in New Jersey” List
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March 31, 2010
Director of The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Named to NJBIZ “50 Most Powerful People in Health Care in New Jersey” List
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March 31, 2010
HIPHOP Invites Community to Participate in its 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser
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March 23, 2010
Rabson Named to Lead The Child Health Institute of New Jersey
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March 18, 2010
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Sends 150 New Physicians to Hospitals Nationwide
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March 11, 2010
A Bridge to the Future: Educating the Next Generation of Biomedical Researchers.  Training program supported by the NIH and American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
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March 10, 2010
Wonder How Bad Your Allergies Will Be This Spring? UMDNJ Allergist Says Spring Weather, More Than Record-setting Winter Precipitation, Determines Symptom Severity
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March 8, 2010
Treatment for Localized Prostate Cancer Associated with Type of Specialist Seen
Investigator at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey is Lead Author on Newly Published Study
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March 8, 2010
Paul J. Lioy, PhD, Writes Book on Dust in the aftermath of September 11 and Homeland Security
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March 5, 2010
Study Examines Perceived Barriers to Care for At-Risk Patients with Diabetes
Published online today by the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine
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March 5, 2010
Complications Following Liver Cancer Surgery are More Frequent at Low-Volume Hospitals
Research from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Presented at Annual Surgical Symposium in St. Louis
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March 3, 2010
Children First: Mini-Medical School for Community Members Focuses on Pediatric Health
The Department of Pediatrics at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is welcoming
community members to attend its Pediatric Mini-medical School, a series of engaging seminars at which pediatric specialists will discuss the most recent advances in child health. Read more...

February 23, 2010
Malaria Drug Being Tested in a Clinical Trial for Advanced Colorectal Cancer at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Read more...

February 19, 2010
Cancer Institute of New Jersey Strengthens Hospital Network welcoming Cooper University Hospital as its newest Major Clinical Research Affiliate. Read more...

February 15, 2010
Study Identifies that Multiple Risk Factors Existed in 78 Percent of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Cases
Authors Recommend Comprehensive Education of All Known Risks for New Parents  Read more...

February 11, 2010
CINJ Welcomes Princeton University as Scientific Collaborator Expanding its research horizons in the fight against cancer. Read more...

February 10, 2010
Clinical Trial Looks to Harness Body’s Own Immune System to Tackle Pancreatic Cancer
Investigators at New Jersey’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center have launched a clinical trial targeting immunotherapy. Read more...

February 9, 2010
Patients and Physicians Welcome to Open House for New Specialized Obstetrics and Gynecology Health Services in Monroe Township
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January 8, 2010
Researchers at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Pinpoint Best Time to Begin Toilet Training for Children
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