AMA Wire

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

This Week's News

AMA Foundation awards outstanding young researchers

Thirty-seven junior investigators recently received research grants as part of the AMA Foundation's Seed Grant Research Program. The program provides medical students, residents and fellows with grants of up to $2,500 for basic science or clinical research projects. This year's recipients are studying cardiovascular/pulmonary diseases, HIV/AIDS, leukemia and neoplastic diseases.

The program was established in 2000 to encourage more physicians to consider research as a career option. Many recipients go on to publish their work, present at scientific meetings, enter academic medicine or secure larger grants.

"The AMA Foundation is committed to encouraging the best and brightest researchers," said AMA Foundation President Barney Maynard, MD. "There are few opportunities available to younger scientists to help jump-start projects. Our seed grants provide important support and professional development for physicians at the start of their careers."