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Thank you to @rutgersu president @williamftate4 for taking the time to visit the Research Tower!

President Tate's tour included some of the over 30 core facilities Rutgers University offers. He heard about how the university partners with industry to spur economic growth, our data-capture systems, and the role the Office for Research plays in the New Jersey research and innovation ecosystem. We look forward to working with him to continue to expand and enhance the amazing work being done by Rutgers researchers!

Thank you to all of our colleagues who took the time to meet with President Tate: Michael Zwick, José Román, Jeetendra Eswaraka, Shoreh Miller, David Reimer, Derek Adler, Matthew Keller, Julia Herbert, Mariel Nigro, and Matthew Tallman.

To learn more about the Office for Research, visit research.rutgers.edu.

#RutgersResearch by @rutgersresearch

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Here is a look back at the 2026 Rutgers Innovation Awards banquet, where university leadership, industry partners, and state representatives were among the over 200 attendees, all of whom were there to celebrate Rutgers research and honor this year's RIA awards winners.

Rutgers senior vice president for research Michael Zwick and executive director of Technology Transfer Deborah Perez Fernandez recognized the 2026 Rutgers Innovation Awards winners, the 2025-26 Technology Transfer Trainees, and the 2026 RIA sponsors. The event also honored researchers who received patents as well as those who developed non-patent intellectual property in FY26.

Special thanks to @rutgersu president William Tate and executive vice president for academic affairs Keena Arbuthnot, as well as New Jersey assemblyman Chris Tully, for joining us!

#RutgersResearch by @rutgersresearch

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4 days ago

The Office for Research was well represented at the @njchamber America 250 celebration, with our own Michael Zwick (a member of the NJCC Board of Directors), Eusebio Pires, Todd Slawsky, and Dan Benderly in attendance!

The event recognized the organizations (including @rutgersu!), inventors, and leaders that have helped move both New Jersey and the nation forward over the past 250 years, highlighting the state’s contributions to industry, innovation, and economic growth and recognizing changemakers from New Jersey’s past, present, and future.

#RutgersResearch Eusebio Pires, Michael Zwick, Todd Slawsky, Dan Benderly by @rutgersresearch

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6 days ago

Kwangwon Lee, professor of Biology and Founder/Director of the @rutgers_camden MARC program (Maximizing Access to Research Centers), is a recent convert to a new way of thinking about student success and how empathy and understanding can help students achieve their goals.

Learn more about professor Lee and other Rutgers changemakers in the FY2026 Rutgers Research and Innovation Annual Impact Report by clicking the link in our bio.

#RutgersResearch by @rutgersresearch

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19 days ago

Stefon Harris (@stefonharrismusic) is a Grammy-nominated jazz vibraphonist who has released 11 albums. He is co-director of @expressnewark and director of its Harmony Lab, an associate professor of music at @rutgersnewarkofficial, and the creator of the Harmony Cloud Pro app. In this conversation (which features his music!), he explores how music, technology, and human connection can deepen learning and strengthen communities.

Learn more about professor Harris and other Rutgers changemakers in the FY2026 Rutgers Research and Innovation Annual Impact Report by clicking the link in our bio.

#RutgersResearch by @rutgersresearch

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20 days ago

'There is power in the small.'

Scientists like @rutgerssebs professor of Marine and Coastal Science Kay Bidle are uncovering surprising roles for ocean viruses. Far from simply causing disease, these microscopic organisms recycle nutrients, support marine food webs, and drive processes that help sustain the oceans and life on our Blue Planet.

Learn more about Dr. Bidle and other Rutgers changemakers in the FY2026 Rutgers Research and Innovation Annual Impact Report by clicking the link in our bio.

#RutgersResearch by @rutgersresearch

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21 days ago

The Office for Research officially welcomes its 2026-27 Technology Transfer Trainees!

This year, 14 talented Rutgers University postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, law students, and Master of Business and Science (MBS) students will join the OfR's Technology Transfer and New Ventures teams for a hands-on learning experience throughout the academic year.

Trainees will gain exposure to intellectual property, marketing and business development, academic technology transfer, and more, while working alongside our dedicated professionals. We are especially excited to welcome our first cohort of law students, with two trainees participating through our new partnership with @rutgers.law School.

We look forward to working with this outstanding group and to a year of collaboration, learning, and innovation together. Welcome to the OfR family!

#RutgersInnovation #RutgersResearch Screenshot of the 2026-27 Tech Transfer Fellows from their welcome zoom meeting. by @rutgersresearch

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24 days ago

The Office for Research is proud to announce the Rutgers Research and Innovation Annual Impact Report for fiscal year 2026, which showcases the university's role as a leading engine of discovery, innovation, and economic growth for New Jersey and beyond.

The 2026 Annual Report includes:
✔️ Stories of breakthrough discoveries, transformative partnerships, and innovative solutions;
✔️ Changemakers from all four Rutgers chancellor-led units;
✔️ Facts and figures that highlight the success and impact of Rutgers research;
✔️ The many ways in which Rutgers continues to advance knowledge, create opportunities, and strengthen its position as one of the nation’s premier public research universities.

To read the FY2026 Rutgers Research and Innovation Annual Impact Report, click the 🔗 in our bio.

#RutgersResearch Collage of images of Rutgers researchers by @rutgersresearch

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25 days ago

Rutgers hosted the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Directors and Staff of Scientific Cores (MAD SSCi) annual meeting, featuring talks and presentations from our own Michael Zwick, Jeetendra Eswaraka, John Harwood, and Eusebio Pires!

The MAD SSCi meeting serves as a forum for core directors and administrators, staff, and vendors to network, discuss challenges, and share best practices of running successful biomedical core facilities. Thank you to everyone who attended!

To learn more about Rutgers Universitywide Core Services, visit go.rutgers.edu/ru-cores.

#RutgersResearch Michael Zwick by @rutgersresearch

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2 months ago

Our own senior vice president for research Michael Zwick and assistant vice president of Research Regulatory Affairs Hila Berger served as judges alongside @bergencc STEM Research Center director Chris Tully at the BCC annual STEM C² Conference, an event that promotes the intellectual and investigative development of students, faculty, and staff in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fields.

The STEM C² Conference fosters strong collaboration among community colleges, high schools, and four-year colleges and universities in the state of New Jersey to create meaningful connections that expand research opportunities and foster mentorship while inspiring the next generation of scientists and innovators.

Thank you to @njgov Assemblyman Tully for inviting the Office for Research to participate in the event and for your support of @rutgersu!

#RutgersResearch Michael Zwick, Chris Tully, Hila Berger by @rutgersresearch

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2 months ago

Rutgers Office for Research hosted its fourth annual Directors Camp, an invitation-only event focused on the executive management of lab animal care programs, where attendees shared best practices and heard from industry experts.

The event brought together directors, associate directors, and leaders from leading institutions across the United States and Canada, providing them the opportunity to attend presentations on managing budget, staff, customers, equipment, and facilities, share best practices, discuss current and upcoming trends, and network with peers.

Speakers included Rutgers senior vice president for research Michael Zwick, who provided the welcoming remarks, as well as his fellow Office for Research colleagues vice president for Universitywide Core Services Jeetendra Eswaraka, and assistant vice president for Finance & Administration Todd Slawsky.

Guest presenters included Speculo Business and Clinical Services founder Donna Matthews Jarrell, DVM, DACLAM, professor and director of Yale Animal Resources Center James Macy, Jr., and former director of Harvard’s Office of Animal Resources and Boston University's Animal Science Center Steve Niemi, all of whom founded the event along with Dr. Eswaraka. The keynote speaker was AAALAC International Chief Accreditation Officer Debra Hickman.

Special thanks to Dr. Eswaraka, Stephanie Spencer, Abha Gandi, Matthew Keller, and Sarah Mayrose for all of their work in organizing, planning, and hosting another fantastic Directors Camp!

#RutgersResearch Jeetendra Eswaraka, Steve Niemi, Donna Matthews Jarrell, Debra Hickman, James Macy by @rutgersresearch

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3 months ago

The Office for Research team had a great time at #BIO2026! Special thanks to @choosenewjersey for hosting us at the New Jersey platform!

Najoua Borkadi, Eusebio Pires, and Vince Smeraglia met with over 50 companies, as well as potential investors and research collaborators, all with an eye on building lasting relationships, connecting with industry, showcasing @rutgersu as the premier higher education research institution in New Jersey, and highlighting what the Office for Research does to advance Rutgers research and innovation.

To learn more about the Office for Research, visit research.rutgers.edu (link in bio).

#RutgersResearch Eusebio Pires, Najwa Bourkadi, Vince Smeraglia by @rutgersresearch

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