“New Connections helps me conduct innovative research and gain access to others involved in cutting edge science addressing some of the most difficult public health problems.”

Adrian Aguilera, PhD
University of California, Berkeley

“New Connections is now an integral part of my career. It has given me national and local recognition for the kind of research that I conduct.”

Janet Chang, PhD
Trinity College

“New Connections has given me opportunities to work closely with RWJF on an important health care issue, which will help influence policy and practice to improve health care for vulnerable populations.”

Lisa Colarossi, PhD
Planned Parenthood Of New York City

“New Connections was one of the few funding opportunities that included an additional set of resources in the form of Symposiums, Coaching Clinics… specifically designed to address the challenges faced by junior investigators.”

Ebbin Dotson, PhD, MHSA
University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHealth)

“I have appreciated the opportunity to liaise with Foundation staff, seek mentorship from senior scientists, and collaborate with fellow grantees.”

Renee Johnson, PhD
Boston University School of Public Health

“This grant enables me to expand my research and publication portfolio at this crucial time in my career, while providing access to a broad network of esteemed scholars in my field.”

Kimani Paul-Emile, JD, PhD
Fordham University School of Law