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Office of Research

Many research activities within Rutgers Health are coordinated by the individual schools. Much of the focused research is conducted at specific centers and institutes that work with the organization and other schools, at Rutgers and beyond.

The Office of Research serves as a hub for this research enterprise, responsible for facilitating the complex operations and initiatives across the schools, centers, and institutes of Rutgers Health. The office convenes the Council of Research Deans, chaired by the Vice Chancellor for Research and Research Training, and interfaces with the Rutgers Office for Research on cross-campus activities.

FY22/FY23 Research Report

Read about our work throughout FY22 and FY23, including award and publication highlights, business development, innovation ventures and more.

Explore the Report

Our Team

Bishr Omary

M. Bishr Omary

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Research

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

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Senior Vice Chancellor Bishr Omary leads the education, faculty development, and research missions of Rutgers Health serving as chief academic and scientific officer.

Kathleen W. Scotto Vice Chancellor for Research and Research Training, RBHS

Kathleen W. Scotto

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

Vice Chancellor for Research and Research Training & Vice Dean, School of Graduate Studies

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

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Vice Chancellor Kathleen Scotto is responsible for research and research training and for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the biomedical and health sciences. She is also vice dean of the School of Graduate Studies and chair of the Council of Research Deans.

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Janet Alder

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Postdoctoral Affairs & Assistant Dean, School of Graduate Studies

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

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Janet Alder is responsible for developing Rutgers Health programs, policies, and resources to support and advance postdoctoral development. She is also an assistant dean of graduate and student affairs in the School of Graduate Studies.

Adrienne ettinger

Adrienne S. Ettinger

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

Chief of Staff for Research

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

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Adrienne Ettinger serves as an advisor and supports the senior vice chancellor for academic affairs and research in leading the oversight and expansion of research at Rutgers Health.

David foran

David J. Foran

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

Chief Research Informatics Officer

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

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David Foran addresses the challenges and opportunities of conducting research in an increasingly complex, data-intensive healthcare environment. He works closely with Rutgers Office of Information Technology, the New Jersey Alliance for Clinical and Translational Science, and collaborators throughout RWJBarnabas Health to expand informatics and data analytics capacity.

Najwa Borkadi

Najwa Borkadi

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

Executive Director for Research Business Development

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

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Najwa Borkadi enhances biomedical and health sciences collaborations and fosters strategic partnerships with industry as part of a joint initiative between Rutgers Health and the Rutgers Office for Research.

Neil Grant

Neil J. Grant

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

Director of Special Projects

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

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Neil Grant is responsible for research operations assessments, planning and policy development, research development, and other research administration functions and special projects.

Natalie Bruiners

Natalie Bruiners

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

Senior Scientific Writer

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

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Natalie Bruiners is responsible for preparing scientific reports, documents, and other written materials for ongoing or special projects in the Office of Research.

Vickie Cadestin

Vickie Cadestin

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

Project Manager

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

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Vickie Cadestin oversees the planning and execution of diverse projects related to the implementation, monitoring, and assessment of the RBHS Strategic Plan and other related projects.

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Carlos Storck-Martinez

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

Senior Data Analyst

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

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Carlos Storck-Martinez is responsible for developing and maintaining administrative data resources and provides analytical support for the senior vice chancellor and other departments within the chancellor’s office.

Nancy Frazier-Carden

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

Management Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Research and Research Training

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

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Nancy Frazier-Carden is responsible for administrative functions of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Research Training.

Denisse Caban-Santiago

Denisse Caban-Santiago

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Research

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

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Denisse Caban-Santiago provides management support to the senior vice chancellor and executes on administrative and operational activities.

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Research & Innovation

Rutgers Health Regional Biocontainment Lab Plans Renovation and Expansion

Gun
Research & Innovation

Firearm Violence Exposure in Black and American Indian/Alaska Native Communities Linked to Poorer Health

   

Gay Men
Research & Innovation

Studies on Mobile Health Intervention Suggest Positive Impact for Black Same Gender–Loving Men

    

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New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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