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 and a diverse biomedical research workforce and an inclusive and equitable research environment across all career stages.
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Science Policy Updates
AAMC updates on federal science policy and regulatory topics impacting institutions and researchers can be found below.
For more on the latest legislative and regulatory activities affecting academic medicine, check out Washington Highlights. For the latest news, current trends, and ongoing conversations about the most important topics in academic medicine, visit AAMCNews.
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.
FOCI provides a national forum for leadership who oversee and manage conflict of interest related to research, medical education, and clinical decision-making.
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.
The GDI unites expertise, experience, and innovation to guide the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout medicine and biomedical sciences.
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.
Related AAMC Initiatives
The AAMC engages in other work that may be of interest to researchers and scientists: