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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

AJIA is excited to announce our partnership with Admera Health! AJIA members can learn more about the exclusive Admera Health benefits available to them through the Members-Only section of the AJIA website.

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

"The path to becoming a physician-scientist is rarely linear. Curiosity starts it, rejection shapes it, and mentorship sustains it."

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Join us on June 2, 2026, at the historic Yale Club in New York City for an unforgettable evening bringing together the next generation of physician-scientists, groundbreaking biomedical research, and leaders shaping the future of medicine, innovation, and venture capital. June 2, 2026 | 4:30 PM

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Join us Wed, April 22 for Stanford Medicine's Physician Scientist Career Development Symposium (INDE 258). This is a full-day event, from 8am to 5pm in LKSC 101/102. If you are not affiliated with Stanford, but would like to attend via Zoom, RSVP here: bit.ly/4vhKv9z

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Register now for AJIA's Annual Physician-Scientist Symposium! Whether you are presenting your work, exploring new collaborations, or building your leadership skills, this is a valuable opportunity to engage with the physician-scientist community in Chicago. We look forward to seeing you there!

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

5 Days Away! The AJIA West Coast Regional Meeting is happening on March 10th, bringing together physician-scientists, trainees, and industry leaders for a day of learning, collaboration, and connection. Register and learn more: juniorinvestigator.org/West-Coast-R...

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Join fellow junior investigators for an engaging regional meeting focused on collaboration, mentorship, and scientific exchange. Present your work, connect with peers and senior researchers, and strengthen your professional network in a supportive, interactive setting. forms.gle/39sdnHZxp1e6...

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

America’s Got Research is now accepting submissions! Early-career physician-scientists are invited to present live at the Yale Club in NYC on June 2, 2026. Showcase your work, connect with research leaders, and compete for recognition. Apply now: forms.gle/GiRcXacAJBLb...

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jennkwanmdphd.bsky.social @jennkwanmdphd.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Look forward to sharing our work @ahascience.bsky.social #AHA25 From scRNA-seq to LLMs & AI-driven risk prediction, here’s how we’re decoding the intersection of cancer, immunity, & the heart. 💥👇 #CHIP #ICI #CardioOncology @yalecvrc.bsky.social @yalecancer.bsky.social @Yale

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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.

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

🚨 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: beta.the-asci.org/awards/asci-...

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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: 🔗 bit.ly/3K4r40T 🔗 bit.ly/4n7gJjn #AJIAThinkTank #AJIA #NAM #PhysicianScientists

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

🌍 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 · 09/09/2025

🌍 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 · 09/09/2025

⚡ 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 #AJIAThinkTank #NAM

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

🙋 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

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

💡 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

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

🎤 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. #AJIAThinkTank

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

🎤 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.” #AJIA

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

🚀 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

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

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 · 06/09/2025

💡 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 · 05/09/2025

🌍 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

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

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 · 04/09/2025

👋 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 · 03/09/2025

🔎 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 · 03/09/2025

🎤 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 · 29/08/2025

🎤 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 · 29/08/2025

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 · 12/08/2025

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 nam.edu/event/sustai... x.com/jennkwanMDPh...

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

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 · 06/06/2025

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 · 28/04/2025

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 · 07/04/2025

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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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Our 1st regional mtg kicks off in NYC 4/4/25 @mountsinainyc.bsky.social w/physician scientist leaders, @clairepomeroy @UKAMREnvoy AI in medicine/entrepreneur @wboonn @radai @pennmedicine.bsky.social, industry leaders & @NHL legend, @ mikerichter, www.juniorinvestigator.org/nyc-regional...

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Han Zhu @hanzhumd.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Excited to have @jennkwanMDPhD come talk at our Stanford Cardio-Onc conference today at 4-5 pm PST on Zoom! See you all there! @Paul_P_Cheng @StanfordCVI @SeanM_Wu @Ron_Witteles #cardioonc

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Lily Maguire @lilygolightly.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

This was informative and inspiring. Nice to see a new society helping us chart a path and advocate for science 🤩 Much needed 💪

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jennkwanmdphd.bsky.social @jennkwanmdphd.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Given recent firings of crucial personnel @fda.gov, @CDCgov, @NIH, we look forward to former FDA commissioner @ Dr Robert Califf to join us in this important session for his insights on how this may impact the biomedical research ecosystem. Sign up here: forms.gle/FJeDaMDbhrTK...

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Concerned about state of federal $? Join us for AJIA webinar: Impact of administrative actions on the biomedical research community & early-career investigators w/Jeffrey Flier MD, fmr @harvardmed.bsky.social Dean & Jennifer Zeitzer @faseborg.bsky.social: 2/18 12 pm ET. forms.gle/FJeDaMDbhrTK...

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jennkwanmdphd.bsky.social @jennkwanmdphd.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Promising research & role of #AI in CMR @scmrorg #SCMR25 will help us better prognosticate, predict & dx ❤️ conditions carried out by up & coming researchers! @ the storied @ Omni Shoreham . . . many historical events from presidential inauguration celebrations to music legends

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

📢Early career investigators interested in hearing about how @AJIAorg will advocate for you this yr, insights from leaders across all sectors: Join us for the inaugural AJIA symposium April 27, 2025 in Chicago! Register by April 1: www.juniorinvestigator.org/chicago-event @jennkwanmdphd.bsky.social

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Our 1st regional mtg kicks off in NYC @MountSinaiNYC with physician scientist leaders & @NHL legend, @ MikeRichter, @Daniel Carrion. Register here: www.juniorinvestigator.org/nyc-regional.... Submit your abstract here by March 3 w/chance to win prizes: forms.gle/4NTr4NeLB7rz... @PerezLab1

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

The White House paused @NIH meetings, grant study sections, jobs, etc, which if prolonged can negatively impact the crucial health research/activities that is facilitated by @NIH www.science.org/content/arti...

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Trump hits NIH with ‘devastating’ freezes on meetings, travel, communications, and hiring

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jennkwanmdphd.bsky.social @jennkwanmdphd.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Leveraging graph networks & game theory to predict cancer therapy cardiotoxicity. Congrats Avnith, on winning a @regeneron @Society4Science scholar award for his work in our lab, Co-mentored w/@kowingalok! Future in science is bright; great ROI➡️society tinyurl.com/4pnvvs38 #cardioonc

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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) @ajiaorg.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

📢 early career physician scientists, register for @JointMeeting tinyurl.com/4kvmm3rn, submit abstract by 12/11/24 tinyurl.com/67rn9j6u. We have programming just for you: Become AJIA member to be eligible for travel awards @JointMeeting & other benefits! tinyurl.com/dnbhmsbx

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jennkwanmdphd.bsky.social @jennkwanmdphd.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Colleagues, @ajiaorg.bsky.social is organizing a 2025 Joint think tank w/@DorisDukeFdn @bwfund.bsky.social @laskerfdn.bsky.social @theNAMedicine & 🗝️stakeholders to discuss steps we need to take to strengthen the biomedical research enterprise & workforce #earlycareer #physicianscientists @AAMC @NIH

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