(Camden, NJ) – The South Jersey Institute for Population Health (SJIPH) has awarded 12 research projects with $350,000 as a part of its fourth annual funding cycle. These projects will have a positive impact on the quality of life for residents throughout the region.

Each research team consists of partners from Rowan University, Rutgers University – Camden, and a community-based organization. The program is facilitated by the institute and the Rowan University and Rutgers-Camden Joint Board of Governors.

“Previous research projects funded by the South Jersey Institute for Population Health have provided invaluable insight into health inequities throughout South Jersey, and this research awarded funding this cycle are no different,” said Jeffrey Nash, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Rowan University and Rutgers University – Camden Joint Board of Governors. “It is our hope that the lessons learned from this research will help us to create a healthier, more equitable South Jersey.”

The statement below is by Commissioner Jonathan Young on the passing of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson

“The Camden County Board of Commissioners and I are deeply saddened by the news that civil rights trailblazer Reverend Jesse Jackson, who passed away this morning at the age of 84. Rev. Jackson was a pivotal figure in the fight for civil rights during the 1960s and remained dedicated throughout his life to making America a more just and equitable place for all.

As a protégé of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rev. Jackson rose to national prominence as a young leader during the Civil Rights Movement. After Dr. King was assassinated, it was Rev. Jackson who carried the torch forward and ensured that the movement did not lose momentum.