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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 1d

Opportunity below!

The Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award is now open for applications. This prestigious award supports early-career physician-scientists at the Assistant Professor level who are committed to advancing cancer medicine through innovative, patient-centered research.

American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 11d

🚨 Now Accepting Applications: 2026–2027 ASCI PSSF Fellowship 🚨

This 12-month immersive experience is designed for medical students committed to a dual career in research and patient care.

Learn more & apply:
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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 25d

Our Think Tank with the National Academy of Medicine sparked important conversations on sustaining the biomedical workforce — and we’re excited to see this dialogue featured in Medical Economics.

Read more here:
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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · Sep 9

🌍 During Panel 3: Bold Models for Sustainable Support, the microphones are buzzing — with a line of attendees ready to share ideas and pose tough questions to the panelists.

This level of engagement highlights just how important sustainable pathways are for the future of physician-scientists.

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · Sep 9

🌍 Our final panel of the Think Tank is kicking off! This discussion will spotlight innovative domestic and global models for sustaining physician-scientist careers,

👩‍⚕️ Moderator: Vivian Lee
👥 Panelists: Say Beng Tan, Carol Jabet, Michelle Le Beau, PJ Utz

#AJIA #NAM #PhysicianScientists

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · Sep 9

⚡ Panel 2: Physician-Scientists in an Evolving World of Science & Technology is starting now! Focus on digital health, team science, & training pathways.

👨‍⚕️ Moderator: Joseph Wu
👥 Panelists: Robert Califf, Vivian Cheung, Elena Fuentes-Afflick, Anna Greka, Kenneth Mandl

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · Sep 9

🙋 Big engagement at Panel 1: Lessons from Past Efforts. Attendees are lining up with questions — including the Chair of Dermatology at Yale University — sparking important dialogue on sustaining physician-scientists.

#AJIA #BiomedicalWorkforce #NAM

American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · Sep 9

💡 Panel 1: Lessons from Past Efforts 💡

A candid look back at national efforts to support physician-scientists — highlighting what has worked, what hasn’t, and the lessons we must carry forward.

👩‍⚕️ Moderator: Juanita Merchant
👥 Panelists: Sam Gill, David Ginsburg, Mukesh Jain, Louis Muglia, Ivy Ng

American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · Sep 9

🎤 Think Tank Keynote Spotlight 🎤

Nobel Laureate Dr. Bob Lefkowitz on the “Yellow Berets”: a program that produced Nobel Prize winners and a generational effect passed through mentorship.

⚠️ Too few today are supported at the cutting edge.
💡 We don’t allow for constructive failure.

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · Sep 9

🎤 Kicking Off with the First Keynote 🎤

This morning’s opening remarks set the stage:

✨ Dr. Victor Dzau: Bold solutions needed to sustain physician-scientists
📊 Dr. Jennifer Kwan: Supporting early career investigators is essential
💡 NIH Dir. Jay Bhattacharya: “We’ve become too conservative.”

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · Sep 9

🚀 The AJIA & National Academy of Medicine Think Tank has officially kicked off in Washington, D.C.

We’re starting the day with opening remarks before diving into keynotes, panels, and breakout sessions that will shape bold new strategies to support physician-scientists!

#AJIA #NAM

American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · Sep 8

The AJIA & National Academy of Medicine Think Tank takes place September 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

A thank you to our supporters — the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, Lasker Foundation, and the American Society for Clinical Investigation — whose partnership makes this important conversation possible.

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · Sep 6

💡 Breakout Sessions: Designing Innovative Solutions 💡

After a day of keynotes and panels, the AJIA & National Academy of Medicine Think Tank will conclude with interactive breakout sessions.

📅 September 9, 2025 | Washington, D.C.
🔗 Learn more & register: nam.edu/event/sustai...

#AJIA #NAM

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · Sep 5

🌍 Panel 3: Bold Models for Sustainable Support 🌍

At the AJIA & NAM Think Tank on September 9, 2025, our final panel of the day will spotlight innovative domestic and global models for sustaining physician-scientist careers.

🔗 Learn more & register: nam.edu/event/sustai...

#AJIA #NAM

American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · Sep 5

Join us at the AJIA & NAM Think Tank on September 9, 2025 for a forward-looking conversation on the changing identity of physician-scientists and their role in driving discovery to improved health outcomes.

🔗 Learn more & register: nam.edu/event/sustai...

#AJIA #NAM #PhysicianScientists

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · Sep 4

👋 Welcome & Opening Remarks

Our Think Tank on September 9, 2025 will begin with opening remarks from Dr. Jennifer Kwan (AJIA, Yale University) and Dr. Victor Dzau (National Academy of Medicine).

📅 September 9, 2025 | Washington, D.C.
🔗 Learn more & register: nam.edu/event/sustai...

#AJIA #NAM

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · Sep 3

🔎 Think Tank Panel 1 Highlight: Lessons from Past Efforts

This “postmortem” will highlight what has—and hasn’t—worked, setting the stage for bold new approaches to sustaining the biomedical workforce.

📅 September 9, 2025 | Washington, D.C.
🔗 Register now: nam.edu/event/sustai...

#AJIA #NAM

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · Sep 3

🎤 Keynote Highlight 🎤

We are honored to welcome Dr. Bob Lefkowitz (Duke University) as a keynote speaker at AJIA & the National Academy of Medicine’s Think Tank on September 9, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

🔗 Learn more & register: nam.edu/event/sustai...

#AJIA #PhysicianScientists #NAM

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · Aug 29

🎤 Exciting news!

Our September 9 Think Tank with the National Academy of Medicine kicks off with a keynote from Dr. Jay Bhattacharya (NIH) on sustaining the biomedical workforce + supporting physician-scientists.

Join us in D.C.!

🔗 nam.edu/event/sustai...

#AJIA #NAM #NIH #PhysicianScientists

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · Aug 29

AJIA is proud to partner with the National Academy of Medicine to host an all-day Think Tank in Washington, D.C.:

“Sustaining the Biomedical Workforce: Innovative Pathways for Retaining and Supporting Physician-Scientists”

🔗 Learn more & register: nam.edu/event/sustai...

#AJIA #NAM

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jennkwanmdphd.bsky.social @jennkwanmdphd.bsky.social · Aug 12

Join us for the @ajiaorg.bsky.social & @nationalacademies.org physician-scientist think tank, @ the national academy of medicine Sept 9 w/leaders from academia, industry, philanthropy, govt, including @nih director & @nobelprize.bsky.social winners

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · Jun 30

Physician-scientists turn lab breakthroughs into lifesaving treatments & make up a high portion of @NobelPrize, @LaskerFDN winners. Budget ✂️ put their work—& our health—at risk. Write your senators/US reps to support science & its workforce @jennkwanMDPhD @EvanNoch @HanCardiomd @Alychee135997.

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jennkwanmdphd.bsky.social @jennkwanmdphd.bsky.social · Jun 6

Congrats @Yale & @yalemedicine.bsky.social grads and all grads this year! Using the education/experiences to make a positive impact . . . #handsomeDan

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jennkwanmdphd.bsky.social @jennkwanmdphd.bsky.social · Apr 28

Look forward to @hanzhumd.bsky.social's talk for our
@YaleCardiology #cardioonc seminar @yalemed.bsky.social
@Yale @yalecancer.bsky.social on 4/29/25, 1-2pm EST.

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jennkwanmdphd.bsky.social @jennkwanmdphd.bsky.social · Apr 7

Thx @laskerfdn.bsky.social @clairepomeroy, @NHL legend Mike Richter, AI entrepreneur @wboonn.bsky.social,
@elilillyandcompany.bsky.social Harsh Kavi for pearls for advocacy, entrepreneurship, industry partnerships & our early career for presenting their research @ajiaorg.bsky.social NYC mtg!

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