Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Advancements in understanding the molecular mechanism of mRNA translation and trace element metabolism
Where Excellence Is Earned
Standing among the nation's leading research universities, Rutgers is acclaimed for the excellent achievements of our people and for their contributions to society in the pursuit of education, research, and health care.
Using a unique approach to studying human brain cells, Rutgers scientists are tirelessly working to advance the understanding of how destructive proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease attack cells and destroy surrounding brain tissue.
The research has identified a potential therapeutic target for this disease that afflicts millions and has no known cure.
Getting ahead of an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
The Rutgers Aging & Brain Health Alliance is focused on preventing Alzheimer’s before diagnosis. The discovery of a gene that indicates the predisposition to Alzheimer’s, ABC. A780, which is exclusive to African Americans has led to outreach, education, and prevention efforts working with the African American community in the city of Newark, New Jersey, where the Alliance is based. Lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, and active mental engagement are shown to reduce the manifestation rate of the disease and are at the core of the approach that the Alliance is studying to support the prevention of Alzheimer’s.
Congratulations to Our Newest AAAS Fellows
Among the nation's best scientists, engineers, and innovators recognized for their achievements
The nine Rutgers faculty elected to the newest class of fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) are engaging in research to enhance our understanding of the universe, prepare the world to address climate change and find ways to restore brain function after traumatic injury or disease.
Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences; Co-Director, University Office of Climate Action
Innovations in climate science, particularly using statistical process modeling to estimate sea level change
Associate Research Professor, Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine
Innovations in molecular visualization education for teachers, undergraduates, and the public
Associate Professor of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
Advancements in marine biology, particularly for predictions about the impacts of climate change and population dynamics
Professor of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, School of Arts and Sciences
Contributions to molecular and cellular neuroscience, particularly the development of, and strategies to repair, damaged neural circuits
Distinguished Professor and Vice Chair of Management Science and Information Systems, Rutgers Business School
Contributions to privacy protection in data analytics, information sharing, and access control management
Professor and Chair of Human Ecology, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
Advancements in risk analysis, assessment, and communication, and educating the public on important scientific issues
Professor of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
Advancements in ecosystem services, particularly contributions to pollination ecology and conservation
Professor of Physics and Astronomy, School of Arts and Sciences
Contributions to the study of Type Ia supernovae, including insights on their intrinsic properties and their use as cosmological probes
Their work demonstrates the breadth of ongoing research at the university that is changing the world and making a difference in people’s lives
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Excellence is earned at Rutgers, where we are committed to the relentless pursuit of new knowledge, cultivating a beloved community of students, faculty, staff, and neighbors, and endeavoring to benefit the common good.
Points of Pride
Chartered in 1766, Rutgers is the eighth-oldest college in the nation. Our charter was granted by King George III of England and signed by William Franklin, the last Royal Governor of New Jersey and son of Benjamin Franklin.
Rutgers perennially appears in the most respected annual listings of the world's top universities. And we are the only university in the United States that is a colonial college, a land-grant institution, and a leading national public research university.
Rutgers faculty include members of the National Academies and winners of the National Medals of Science and Technology; Pulitzer Prizes; Guggenheim, MacArthur “Genius,” and Simons Fellowships; Fulbright Scholarships; and NSF CAREER Awards.
Rutgers is proud to be The State University of New Jersey, the Garden State's premier, comprehensive public research university, with educational and outreach programs that reach residents in all 21 New Jersey counties.
Rutgers and its partners form one of the nation's largest academic health care systems, and the largest in New Jersey.
Our students receive an outstanding education that prepares them for a future of leadership and success and is also a great value. Forbes magazine ranks Rutgers as #29 in the nation as "Best Value Colleges."