Rutgers Cancer Institute

Because Research Saves Lives

Show Kindness the Scarlet Way

The first 500 alumni who complete this form will automatically send a pair of Rutgers socks to a current Rutgers Cancer Institute patient.

Cancer Institute

From Cancer Researcher to Survivor to Advocate to Pageant Winner

Rutgers–Newark Alumna Victoria Ramirez’s cancer survival story is a remarkable journey. A supporter of the Rutgers Cancer Institute, she advocates for the American Cancer Society and has started a company that makes comfortable gowns for cancer patients.

Victoria Ramirez SPAA’15, SPAA’17 celebrating being cancer free in January 2024.