CHINJ scientists are at the leading edge of discovery in childhood diseases such as asthma, diabetes, autism, neuropsychiatric disorders, cancer and more.
Child Health Institute of New Jersey
A Leader in Child Health Research
The Child Health Institute of New Jersey (CHINJ) improves the health of children everywhere by studying the causes of childhood illnesses and developing new treatments and preventions. Our groundbreaking research integrates with world-class pediatricians at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and our partners at Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and PSE&G Children's Specialized Hospital.
Creating Connections
CHINJ's unique partnerships with world-class institutions specializing in child health offer exciting opportunities for researchers and students interested in understanding the causes of childhood illness and translating their findings into novel modalities of pediatric care.
CHINJ scientists employ cutting-edge research instrumentation and sophisticated technologies housed in our institute shared resources.
CHINJ provides a rich, interactive training environment for postdoctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students. Come join us!
CHINJ Highlights
Rutgers Study Identifies Potential Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Researchers have identified immune cells in the intestine that are needed to prevent inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as colitis and Crohn’s disease, which affect three million people in the United States.
Rutgers Researchers Discover How Immune Cells Prevent Cognitive Decline.
A Rutgers study suggests the underproduction of poorly understood immune cells contribute to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of cognitive decline.
Gene Mutation Leading to Autism Found to Overstimulate Brain Cells.
Rutgers-led study highlights potential of new techniques to study mental disorders.
Dr. Bobby Brooke Herrera Joins CHINJ Resident Faculty
An expert in the diagnosis of viral infections and in emerging viral diseases, Dr. Herrera will conduct research in collaboration with the Rutgers Global Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Department of Medicine's Division of Infectious Disease and Immunology.
Engage with CHINJ
CHINJ is a highly collaborative institution that relies on cross-disciplinary cooperation between its research partners and participation among the wider child health research community. Learn more about how we're fighting childhood illness by attending a seminar, workshop, or special event or support our work by donating to CHINJ.
