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Happy #PiDay! How many digits of Pi can you recite without looking? The record is 70,000 decimal places!! 🤯

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Picture of Rutgers senior vice president for research Michael Zwick speaking at a podium at the Rutgers University Libraries event Research Reimagined: AI's Transformative Power at Rutgers.

Picture of Rutgers senior vice president for research Michael Zwick speaking to the audience at the Rutgers University Libraries event Research Reimagined: AI's Transformative Power at Rutgers.

Rutgers SVP for research Michael Zwick spoke at the Rutgers Libraries event 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱: 𝗔𝗜'𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝘂𝘁𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀, highlighting how the Office for Research is using AI tools to better support researchers.

To learn more about the OfR, visit research.rutgers.edu.

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Headshot of Rutgers professor of clinical nutrition at the Rutgers School of Health Professions Diane Rigassio Radler.

A study co-authored by Rutgers School of Health Professions professor of clinical nutrition Diane Rigassio Radler found that intermittent fasting produces nearly identical weight loss, quality of life, and adverse events as conventional diets.

Read more: go.rutgers.edu/6k1e7oy3

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Rutgers-Newark professor of music Stefon Harris in a music classrom.

Want something to help develop the art of improvisation in music? There's an app for that! Harmony Cloud was invented by Rutgers University—Newark professor of music Stefon Harris.

Read more: go.rutgers.edu/hrpgiqv4

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Infographic featuring poison icons with the New Jersey Poison Center's phone number, 1-800-222-1222

DYK: New Jersey Poison Center, part of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and led by Diane Calello, responds to more than 54,000 cases annually & provides critical services to prevent poisonings & 24/7 expert support to the community.

Read more: go.rutgers.edu/2ml1lag6

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After losing family members to chronic conditions, former Rutgers professor Ilker Hacihaliloglu developed an innovation to help doctors discover preventable diseases early rather than too late. This technology became the company PONS.

Read more: go.rutgers.edu/nndfblf7

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Did you hear??!! Gossip = healthy (sometimes)!

A joint study featuring Rutgers School of Management & Labor Relations professor Rebecca Greenbaum found that gossiping about the boss can serve as a bonding activity & lead to a more collaborative work day!

➡️ go.rutgers.edu/5jbptx99

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Researchers from the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences working in the basil fields at Hort Farm 3.

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Rutgers Distinguished Professor Jim Simon standing in a field with farmer Jess Niederer of Chickadee Creek Farm.

Rutgers School of Environmental & Biological Sciences has created a science-in-action video series documenting its efforts to save the basil industry, both here in New Jersey and around the world, from diseases and the effects of climate change.

Read more: go.rutgers.edu/m85q6h64

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The February 2026 Technology of the Month is 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀; novel DNA enhancers that can activate gene expression specifically in gamma and alpha motor neurons, which control skeletal muscle contraction.

➡️ go.rutgers.edu/8myorwm

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Image of Michal Schnaider Beeri, Director of Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer’s Research Center in the Rutgers Brain Health Institute, in her lab

Headshot of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School professor Fred Kobylarz

Rutgers researchers are launching a clinical trial to explore the impact of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)-enriched nutrition on memory and brain health in older adults.

Read more: go.rutgers.edu/2a5fl18m

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Morgan Firestein, a core member of the Rutgers Brain Health Institute & resident scientist at the Child Health Institute of NJ, is leading an innovative search for the cause of autism spectrum disorder: she's going all the way back, to the womb.

Read more: go.rutgers.edu/771e4yjj

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Congratulations to our own Eusebio Pires, who received the TechPipeline 2025 Impact Award for Excellence in Marketing & Business Development!!

Learn more: techpipeline.com/awards/

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Rutgers-Newark professors Jean-Pierre Etchegaray and Fei Zhang standing next to each other in an office.

Rutgers-Newark professors Fei Zhang and Jean-Pierre Etchegaray have developed a first-of-its-kind RNA-based nanotechnology that assembles itself inside living human cells and can be programmed to stop propagation of harmful cells.

Read more: go.rutgers.edu/fz1c6rie

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Moving up in the rankings 📈

Rutgers University jumped 16 spots in the National Academy of Inventors Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents rankings, appearing at 52nd in the world and 33rd among U.S. institutions in this year's list.

Read more: go.rutgers.edu/nai-2026

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Congratulations and welcome to Lindsay Shea, who has been named director of the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy, which provides impartial policy analysis and research on pressing state health policy issues.

Read more: go.rutgers.edu/nl7dozs

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#RutgersResearch was well-represented at the BioNJ Annual Dinner and Innovation Celebration, where research and innovation leaders from across the state came together to spotlight New Jersey's life sciences industry, including a keynote address from NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill.

Congratulations to Leorey Saligan, Rutgers School of Nursing's inaugural vice dean of research!

Read more about Dr. Saligan and his new role at SON: go.rutgers.edu/7swehwcl

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In August, Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences assistant professors Corday Selden & Joe Gradone will lead a sea expedition to study salt fingering, an oceanic mixing phenomenon that could hold clues to the future of Earth’s climate.

➡️ go.rutgers.edu/x0mwbkjw

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The January Technology of the Month is 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗼𝗻𝘂𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝘀𝗼𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗔, which specifically targets the A isoform of the insulin receptor as a cancer therapeutic agent & possibly for diabetic patients as well.

techfinder.rutgers.edu/tech/Diagnos...

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Read about how Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences is developing the next generation of researchers through its FAME (Food, Agriculture, and Marine Ecosystems) afterschool 4-H program!

go.rutgers.edu/55711yll

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Special thanks to R-Comm for a great story about one of the many ways the OfR supports Rutgers researchers: a self-sustaining fund that reinvests revenue from successfully commercialized technologies into the next wave of innovations!

Read more: go.rutgers.edu/ayvbq3o1

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MEMBERS OF THE RESEARCH & INNOVATION INDUSTRIES: Make sure to register for the inaugural 𝗥𝘂𝘁𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲, to explore new collaborations, spark strategic partnerships, & witness the future of innovation across a variety of disciplines!

➡️ go.rutgers.edu/RIS2026

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Want to know why rent is so darn high and rising? A report from Rutgers University–Newark's Center on Law, Inequality and Metropolitan Equity, written by Katharine Nelson and Sophia Fox-Dichter, has the answer!

Read more: go.rutgers.edu/4o66lah0

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👏👏 to our own Pragati Sharma, Vince Smeraglia, & Michael Zwick, & Rutgers Health's Reynold Panettieri, as their article 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙂𝙖𝙥 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙨 𝘼𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 was published by Nature Biotechnology!

➡️ www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Rutgers University has received AAHRPP reaccreditation, the highest standard for human research protection, highlighting the university's dedication and continued commitment to meeting rigorous ethical and regulatory standards.

Read more: go.rutgers.edu/aahrpp2026

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Teamwork = dream work!

Rutgers, Stockton, the NJEDA, & Ocean Power Technologies are partnering to restart a pioneering marine observatory, which is expected to bring significant economic and innovation benefits for @stateofnewjersey.bsky.social.

Read more: go.rutgers.edu/majy7ma4

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RUTGERS RESEARCHERS, learn about the impact your research or innovation could have in solving real-world problems at the I-Corps Hub Northeast Region introduction to NOVUS, hosted by Rutgers Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine!

➡️ go.rutgers.edu/s19n28bl

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It's 2026, which means the first-ever 𝗥𝘂𝘁𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 is only a few months away!! For researchers who wish to participate in the poster session, the deadline to submit your abstract is now 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

For more information, visit go.rutgers.edu/RIS2026.

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TOP #RUTGERSRESEARCH STORIES OF 2025: For the 4th-straight year, a pair of Rutgers research teams received Research & Development Council of New Jersey Edison Patent Awards, New Jersey’s highest recognition of innovation.

Read more: go.rutgers.edu/edison25

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Here's to a wonderful 2026, filled with more great research, amazing breakthroughs, and life-changing innovations!

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