Inventions, Startups, & Commercialization

Leorey Saligan, inaugural vice dean of research and a professor at the Rutgers School of Nursing, was selected for the International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame for his research on fatigue.

Rutgers University researchers tested the efficacy of Bright IDEAS, a problem-solving skills training intervention based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, in reducing depression and anxiety and improving their overall health-related quality of life in people ages 18 to 39, which the National Cancer Institute defines as “young adults.”

The DRAFT Services team at Rutgers University continues to gain momentum as a go‑to resource for faculty navigating the IRB submission process, building on record engagement and strong demand during FY26.

Updates from center leadership highlighted recent successes, including a new doctoral degree track in biomedical informatics and health AI that has recruited an eight-student cohort for fall 2026, a new collaborative initiative with Google Health’s Capricorn to assist clinicians in developing personalized treatment plans and the establishment of Living Labs to foster innovation and collaboration.

Rutgers researchers use a noninvasive MRI technique to detect differences in cellular energy recovery across age groups and treatment types.

A majority of New Jerseyans continue to struggle to afford basic necessities and, while that difficulty has eased slightly across most categories since last polled in October, residents are increasingly feeling the pain at the gas pump and other transportation costs, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.

By refining the evaluation process, Rutgers School of Health Professions and Newark educators are making sure special education services are reserved for those who truly need them.

Edward Kang’s award-winning work on retinal imaging and neurodevelopmental conditions deepened through firsthand exposure to autism care at the Rutgers Brain Health Institute.