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News & Information about Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

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The 14th Annual Department of Pediatrics Research Day was held in May.  It featured 38 poster presentations that demonstrated a wide range of excellence and ongoing research in the department.

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Shortly before midnight on January 16, a critical care transport team rushed 13-year-old Luke Branagh to the @Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (@BMSCH) at @RWJUH via helicopter, where a team of the state’s top pediatric specialists were waiting.
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Reynold A. Panettieri, Jr., MD, vice chancellor for translational medicine and science at Rutgers Health, has been named the 2025-2026 recipient of the university’s Daniel Gorenstein Memorial Award. @rutgershealth

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At the New York American Urological Association (AUA) meeting, Jen Sykes, MD won first place in the NY AUA Valentine Essay Competition for her video presentation "Single Port Robotic Right Renal Artery Exposure for Vascular Right Renal Artery Stent Placement".
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The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB) presented Paul Lehrer, PhD, professor emeritus of psychiatry with the Sheila Adler Award for distinguished service in the field. @rutgershealth @APA

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What would the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School convocation be without a Dean selfie?  Last night was "magical", according to many attendees.  Welcome new doctors to your next step on your medical career journeys!  #Ru2026 
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@corteva has licensed a gene editing technology developed initially by Victor Shengkan Jin. This technology can be used for cell therapy and agricultural improvement.  https://t.co/He9SgTr6zW
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Congratulations to everyone on the NJBIZ list of the most influential health care leaders in New Jersey, including Dean Amy P. Murtha, MD! 
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We proudly recognize Dr. @saumyg as the first LG‑UTUC Luminaries recipient. Congratulations to Dr. Ghodoussipour, his colleague Dr. @VigneshPackiam, & the team at @RutgersCancer & @RWJMS for their leadership in advancing kidney‑sparing care for patients with LG‑UTUC.

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Please join us in welcoming Ashley S. Roman, MD, MPH, board-certified in MFM and OB/GYN, who will join the medical school as the chair of OB/GYN & Reproductive Sciences. She will also serve as chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at @RWJUH.  @rutgershealth

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Congratulations to all Rutgers researchers for being named fellows of the AAAS including our own Cheryl F. Dreyfus, PhD and Reynold Panettieri, Jr., MD.

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Our modern understanding of Parkinson’s disease was shaped right here in #NewJersey!

Alice Lazzarini, clinical assistant professor of neurology at @RWJMS co-discovered the first gene mutation linked to familial Parkinson’s - proving its genetic roots & transforming research.

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Tears, cheers, and a whole lot of heart. 💙❤️ The Class of 2026 at Rutgers NJMS & RWJMS has matched. Years of hard work led to this moment, and today, it was all worth it. Congratulations, future doctors.

[Divya Kewalramani, MD @divvya20k]

So proud of the 7 students representing Team AiCCESS at the 2nd Rutgers Biomedical Informatics & Health AI Conference today.

They showed up, held their own, and truly embodied the future of this field. 🚀 @RWJMS @rwjsurgery @kauschatt @Hana22Ali @bentonj410 @SurgEdMD

[Divya Kewalramani, MD @divvya20k]

Incredibly proud of ALL THREE graduating M4’s @bentonj410 @kauschatt and Lily who participated in research with team AiCCESS and RASR for matching at @rwjsurgery 🎉
Its been a privilege to watch them grow into outstanding physicians. @RWJMS
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Check out today's festivities for Match Day 2026 in this video.  Congratulations to all! https://t.co/egyMkdNemD

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Check out today's festivities for Match Day 2026 in this video.  Congratulations to all! https://t.co/egyMkdNemD

[Rohit Mukherjee, M.D. @ro_mukherjee]

Join us on March 28th, 2026, for this year’s virtual NJ Integrated Behavioral Health Summit showcasing discussion on integrating primary and behavioral health care, expert presentations and a case competition partnering with @RWJMS, @MiddlesexCntyNJ, @MSNJ1766, @AmerMedicalAssn!

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Match Day is on Friday, March 20.  Join us on this live stream @11:30am to experience the event in real time.  Follow the link for access https://.go.rutgers.edu/RWJMSMatch2026. @RutgersU_News

[Divya Kewalramani, MD @divvya20k]

Congratulations to @SurgEdMD on being named the incoming President of the International College of Surgeons @ICSUSS! A well-deserved honor for a leader dedicated to advancing surgery, education, and global collaboration.

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