Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

The Melchiorre Cancer Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston
Apr 28, 2026

RWJBarnabas, Rutgers preview Melchiorre Cancer Center (photos)

RWJBarnabas Health, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Rutgers Cancer Institute preview the Melchiorre Cancer Center in Livingston, expanding access to advanced cancer care ahead of its June opening.

Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center in New Brunswick
Jun 9, 2025

New NJ cancer center brings home advanced care – and hope

Now open, the $1 billion, 12-story Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center in New Brunswick is New Jersey’s first and only freestanding cancer hospital.

The National Cancer Institute redesignated Rutgers Cancer Institute, together with RWJBarnabas Health, as the state’s only Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Mar 6, 2024

Rutgers Cancer Institute, RWJBarnabas retain prestigious NCI designation

After scoring in the "exceptional range," the facility is still the state’s only Comprehensive Cancer Center, and one of just 56 nationwide to earn the National Cancer Institute distinction.

X-ray
Jan 29, 2024

NJ scores well in lung cancer treatment, but screening remains an issue (updated)

New Jersey is among the best in the nation when it comes to treatment and survival of the disease; however, much like the rest of the country, gaps persist in who gets care, according to a newly released report.

Breast cancer research
Dec 18, 2023

Quest subsidiary teams with Rutgers institute on breast cancer study

“We are excited to use Haystack's MRD technology to monitor treatment response in our clinical trial that could help inform future studies and novel approaches that will result in better outcomes for our patients,” said Dr. Mridula George, associate program director of breast medical oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute and principal investigator of the research.

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center's new cancer center on the hospital's Livingston campus
Sep 21, 2022

Cooperman Barnabas breaks ground on $225M cancer center

Slated for completion in 2025, the new facility will serve as the northern hub for the integrated oncology services offered by RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.

Smiling woman with cancer hugging mother, hope and togetherness, remission
Aug 2, 2021

OPINION: Closer to home

Together Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health continue to expand exceptional cancer care and research with the recent groundbreaking of the 510,000-square-foot, 12-floor Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center, the state’s first freestanding cancer hospital. By, Dr. Steven K. Libutti.