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Judges for AMA Research Challenge discuss vital role of research

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by learn more about the AMA Research Challenge, taking place on Jan. 13, 2021.

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