Rutgers Global Health Institute
Improving health and healthcare by combatting the climate health crisis through research, education, and community-oriented action.
Overview
Rutgers Global Health Institute was established in 2017 by director Richard Marlink. The institute is part of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. Its creation was inspired by the university’s and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences’ strategic plans, which placed emphasis on global health.
We have more than 150 affiliated faculty and professional members from across Rutgers and its health system as well as from our community partner organizations. We also convene the Rutgers Global Health Institute Collaborators Network, which comprises the global health offices and global health-related centers throughout the university.
“Rutgers Global Health Institute was formed as a universitywide convener
and catalyst, designed to advance and implement global health efforts
across disciplines, schools, and campuses. And by “global health,” we really
mean any efforts to confront health inequities, no matter where in the world
they occur.”
Richard Marlink, MD
Henry Rutgers Professor of Global Health
Professor, Department of Medicine – Division of Medical Oncology, Robert
Wood Johnson Medical School
Our Mission
At Rutgers Global Health Institute, we improve the health of the most
vulnerable populations and develop solutions to critical health problems
worldwide. By bridging Rutgers’ diverse strengths, we advance collaborative
research, build community-driven partnerships, and expand global health
education across fields and professions.
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