A Doctoral Journey Into Cell & Gene Therapy

Breakthrough research doesn’t stay in the lab – it shapes careers and creates impact. At Rutgers–Camden, doctoral work in Computational and Integrative Biology led to publication in Nature Chemical Biology and opened the door to opportunities in one of the fastest-growing fields today. That path belongs to Gabriele Skidmore, now advancing cell and gene therapy… continue reading

CNC Nanomaterials Study Published

Abneris Morales, a PhD candidate in Computational and Integrative Biology and Dr. David Salas-de la Cruz, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Chemistry and Molecular Technology Graduate Program, have coauthored a new article with Dr. Shu Yang of the University of Pennsylvania. Their article, “Understanding the Morphology of Cellulose Nanocrystal Films via Evaporated-Induced… continue reading

A Vision for a User-Owned Grocery in Camden

Imagine a grocery store owned and shaped by the people it serves—a space where the community decides what’s on the shelves. This vision is at the heart of the article Coalition Hopes to Establish Food Cooperative in Camden: Public Input Critical to Success of Project, Representative Says, published by Janel “Jaycee” Miller in TAPinto Camden…. continue reading

Balancing Coursework, Research, & Career Goals

In this episode of the Recording Rutgers Podcast, we’re joined by Gaylene Gordon, a Childhood Studies doctoral candidate and alum of the Criminal Justice MA program—affectionately known as the Writing Mechanic—joins us to share her insights on combining professional experience with research interests to carve a niche in the academic market. She tackles the pivotal… continue reading

Chancellor Awards Ph.D. Excellence

What do termite mounds and E. coli have in common? For Ph.D. candidates Meron Dibia and Truman Dunkley, they represent the frontiers of scientific inquiry—and the focus of their groundbreaking dissertation research. Both students, currently completing their doctorates in the Computational and Integrative Biology program, have been awarded the 2025 Chancellor’s Dissertation Completion Award. Part… continue reading

Pioneering New Directions in Girlhood Studies

Girlhood studies offer a powerful lens to explore how culture, power, and identity intersect. Featured in Girl Museum’s Why We Need Girls’ Studies series, the co-founders of the Girlhood Studies Collective, Dr. Halle Singh and E Lev Feinman, discuss their efforts to expand critical research in this dynamic field. Dr. Singh, a Rutgers Childhood Studies… continue reading