Rutgers Cancer Prevention and Population Research

04/19/2026

Lace up your sneakers and join us for the inaugural Knight Run for Research to support Rutgers Cancer Institute!

Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. Check-in | 9:30 a.m. Run begins
Location: Rutgers Cook/Douglass Campus
Options: 5K run, 2K walk, or Virtual

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual walker, you can participate individually or form a team to cross the finish line together. Your support matters—because 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to groundbreaking cancer research.

Can’t make it to the live event? Choose the virtual option to support the cause from your own neighborhood.

Register today or make a donation and join us in turning every mile into hope!

https://raise.rutgersfoundation.org/KnightRun

Thank you to our sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor: Johnson & Johnson
Gold Sponsor: La Roche-Posay

RWJBarnabas Health
Rutgers Health
Rutgers University
Rutgers University Alumni Association

04/12/2026

Thank you Drs. Iyer and Laumbach and colleagues for this important work.

💦 SURPRISING TREND IN NEW NJ WATER STUDY: The study analyzed nearly 12,000 water monitoring results from 47 community water systems across the state.

04/10/2026

Help researchers at Rutgers create messages about family sun safety. Join their study for a one-time online survey and focus group. You could receive a gift card. https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3loVK1QrRKagHbw

02/28/2026

This , we are proud to spotlight our Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program!

The Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program works to reduce the impact of cancer in New Jersey and beyond by turning scientific discoveries into real-world solutions that help prevent cancer, improve treatment, and support survivors.

This program focuses on studying what drives cancer risk and outcomes, developing strategies to reduce to***co use and related cancers, and create and test new ways to boost cancer prevention, screening, and overall health.

Learn more about the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program at https://cinj.org/research/cancer-prevention-and-control-research-program.

11/19/2025

Congrats Drs. Ra and Amaro!

11/01/2025

Happy Halloween!

10/23/2025

Well-deserved congratulations to Dr. Shawna Hudson!

Congratulations to Shawna Hudson, PhD, professor, vice chancellor of dissemination and implementation science, and vice chair of research, who was inducted into the National Academy of Medicine on Saturday, Oct. 18!

For over 20 years, she’s led groundbreaking work to improve health equity in underserved communities. This honor celebrates her tireless commitment to bridging gaps in primary and specialty care for chronic illnesses, and her influence on both policy and practice.

06/05/2025

Congrats!

05/23/2025

Rutgers Cancer Institute

Happy Don’t FRY Day! As we kick off Memorial Day Weekend and the start of summer, let’s make sun safety a priority—not just today, but all season long!

Did you know?4 in 10 Americans take better care of their skin when traveling vs. at home. Only 41% wear sunscreen more than 60 days a year

We can all do better to prevent melanoma!

Here’s how you can stay safe:
✔️ Use broad-spectrum SPF 30+ every day
✔️ Wear sun-protective clothing, hats, and sunglasses
✔️ Seek shade during peak sun hours
✔️ Protect kids—just one bad sunburn doubles their risk of melanoma later in life

Wishing everyone a safe and fun Memorial Day Weekend.

04/16/2025

Interesting and important findings by Dr. George.

Social pressures and moral obligations, rather than hope for recovery, often push terminally ill patients to pursue futile treatments, Rutgers researchers find.

03/21/2025

This
study is especially looking for participants who have had or currently have a breast cancer diagnosis, or are 60 years or older, or have been told that they have a known pathogenic variant for breast cancer.

01/28/2025

https://bcstudy.rugcc.org/referral

Join the Rutgers Breast Cancer Genetics Study, Help Fight Cancer and Discover more about yourself!