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Dr. Pratik Shukla, a Rutgers Health expert, who performs uterine fibroid embolization at University Hospital, is quoted in a NJ Monitor article highlighting the widespread impact of uterine fibroids, particularly among Black women.

NJ lawmakers, doctors seek to raise awareness of uterine fibroids • New Jersey Monitor Uterine fibroids are benign but painful tumors that impact at least two-thirds of women by the time they are in their 50s. Few get treatment.

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June is Men’s Health Month! Free HIV and STI testing, PrEP screenings and services, and free condoms are available for men under 29. Plus, National HIV Testing Day is June 26 - this is open to everyone. See flyers for details.

To register for HIV testing on National HIV Testing Day, click on the link below: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_efmFh92udpn0TSC?Q_CHL=qr

Explore NJMS' shared research facilities and discover the innovative technologies that are shaping the future of medicine.

NJMS Research Core Facilities Dive into our extensive resources on the topic that interests you. It's like a masterclass to be explored at your own pace.

Scientists believe better study design could be the key to unlocking answers about infection-related chronic conditions.

Scientists say studies of infection-triggered chronic conditions have been undermined by unproven diagnoses Thousands of Americans develop chronic persistent symptoms—such as fatigue, cognitive difficulties ("brain fog"), and other debilitating issues—each year following acute infections from Lyme disease, COVID-19, and other pathogens. Efforts to identify causes and produce treatments have failed. Ho...

Women's brain health is taking center stage at the Rutgers Brain Health Institute. A new initiative will support research that can support and improve brain health throughout every life stage.

Rutgers Brain Health Institute Launches the Women’s Brain Health Initiative A new Rutgers initiative aims to fill decades of critical research gaps and deliver science-backed resources to support women’s unique brain health needs throughout every life stage.

The NJMS Clinical Research Unit and NJMS Research With a Heart, in collaboration with Rutgers New Jersey Alliance for Clinical and Translational Science, proudly celebrated Clinical Trials Day on May 20, 2026. The event brought together research professionals, faculty, staff, students, study participants, and members of the Newark community to celebrate the impact of clinical research and innovation in healthcare.

The event also recognized the vital contributions of the Newark community, whose partnership and participation in research have helped advance patient care, inform best practices, and improve health outcomes locally and beyond. View photos from Clinical Trials Day here: https://go.rutgers.edu/ct733bu9. Rutgers Health

At NJMS, our 1st Annual Research and Health Systems Science Symposium highlighted innovation and collaboration in clinical research and health systems science. The event featured presentations, panels, and an awards ceremony showcasing diverse research, and included a keynote by Dr. Alfonso H. Waller on patient-centered research. The symposium recognized faculty, students, and organizers advancing academic medicine. Rutgers Health