Research & Innovation
Rutgers University researchers will lead several components of a $72.5 million federal initiative to fortify New Jersey's coast against climate change and extreme weather events. The five-year initiative seeks to enhance climate resilience across the state’s 16 coastal counties — all with tidal waterways — through projects ranging from flood mitigation to workforce development training and student education.
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A catalyst that converts waste CO₂ to chemical products. A monoclonal antibody that could revolutionize the detection of tuberculosis. Both innovations were developed at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and both received 2024 Edison Patent Awards at the annual Research & Development (R&D) Council of New Jersey (RDNJ) banquet.
Ferrero Group, the Italian company behind Nutella and the iconic holiday treat Ferrero Rocher, is helping researchers at Rutgers University–New Brunswick build on years of pioneering work aimed at transforming the region into a hub for hazelnut cultivation.
Findings from the Rutgers Health study offer a deeper understanding of mental health conditions and cognition.