Medical Research
Scientists and physicians in academic medicine conduct groundbreaking biomedical research that improves our knowledge of human health and promotes the development of treatments from bench to bedside to community.
Through policy and advocacy initiatives, data and research projects, professional learning and networking opportunities, and the development of tools and resources, the AAMC supports the entire spectrum of medical research from basic discovery and translational science to clinical and population health research, research policies and regulations that promote robust and ethical science and minimize administrative burden, a diverse biomedical research workforce and an inclusive and equitable research environment across all career stages.
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Visit the AAMC’s Science Policy Hub to find current engagement opportunities and resources on issues impacting institutions and researchers, and check out Washington Highlights for more on the latest legislative and regulatory activities affecting academic medicine.
As chief scientific officer, Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH, leads AAMC programs that support medical research and the training of physician-scientists and researchers in academic medicine. In this role, she provides leadership and vision for addressing research and science policy and other related critical issues facing academic medicine, medical schools, teaching health systems, and teaching hospitals. Learn more about Dr. Fuentes-Afflick.
Connect with Colleagues
The AAMC convenes several affinity groups focused on connecting individuals who work in biomedical research or support researchers at their institution. Affinity groups include councils, professional development groups, and other organizations that provide individuals at member institutions access to professional growth, leadership development, networking, and collaboration opportunities.
Find information about how to join each group on the pages below.
CFAS represents the collective interests of medical school faculty and academic societies on a range of cross-cutting issues.
The GDI unites expertise, experience, and innovation to guide the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout medicine and biomedical sciences.
GREAT provides a forum for discussion of the research training enterprise with leadership of biomedical graduate, postdoctoral, and MD-PhD programs.
GRAND convenes research leaders in discussion of issues critical to the research enterprise and linking research advancements with improvements to health.
FOCI provides a national forum for leadership who oversee and manage conflict of interest related to research, medical education, and clinical decision-making.
The research subgroup of COF promotes compliance and ethical conduct in academic medicine with a specific focus on research and laboratory issues.
Attend an Event
The AAMC is committed to providing professional learning opportunities for biomedical researchers in every stage of their career. Find information about the AAMC’s webinars, meetings, and more below.
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Related AAMC Initiatives
The AAMC engages in other work that may be of interest to researchers and scientists: