Christina Glytsou, PhD, member of the Cancer Metabolism and Immunology Cancer Pharmacology Program at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey has received $600,000 over a three-year period from The V Foundation for Cancer Research. This landmark initiative called A Grant of Her Own: The Women Scientists Innovation Award for Cancer Research, aims to amplify female representation and encourage more women-led breakthroughs. Dr. Glytsou’s research focuses on mitochondrial dynamics adaptations in drug-resistant acute myeloid leukemia. Learn More.

According to the American Cancer Society, sarcoma, often called ‘the forgotten cancer,’ makes up approximately 1 percent of all adult cancer diagnoses. Sarcoma can grow in the bones, muscles, tendons, cartilage, and any connective tissue, which makes it a difficult disease to detect. Understanding more about this disease can help people to identify it early. To highlight sarcoma awareness month, Adam C. Berger, MD, FACS, shares 10 facts about the disease. Read More

Monmouth Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the Vogel Medical Campus at Tinton Falls, which will offer comprehensive cancer care together with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. The new medical campus is designed to enhance the patient experience by providing comprehensive same-day surgery, on-site specialty physician offices and advanced diagnostic imaging. Multiple floors will be dedicated exclusively to state-of-the-art cancer services, offering a comprehensive oncology clinic and centers for state-of-the-art infusion and radiation therapy treatment. Learn More

To celebrate the life of Dr. Joseph R. Bertino, former interim director and chief scientific officer of Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the Joseph R. Bertino Memorial Lecture Series will be held on July 13, 2023 at 4pm EST at Rutgers Cancer Institute. The event will examine clinical, laboratory and translational research in the areas of cancer and hematologic disorders and feature speaker Arnold J. Levine, PhD, Professor Emeritus at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. Learn More and Register

Summer is here! Increased time in the sun can mean an increased risk for skin cancer if proper precautions are not taken. As New Jersey’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Rutgers Cancer Institute, together with RWJBarnabas Health, provides information about skin cancer awareness and prevention. Learn more about topics such as protecting yourself from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, checking your skin, and how to properly apply sunscreen. Learn More