Joint ASCI/AAP Statement on American Health and the Biomedical Research Enterprise

At this time of uncertainty across the U.S. biomedical and public health enterprise, the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) and the Association of American Physicians (AAP) stand with our members and physician-scientists of all career stages, including early stage investigators who are building their careers. We continue to track current events and we are working with colleagues across all States and partner organizations to understand the challenges we face – and to propose solutions.

All of us share in the joy of scientific discovery, the excitement of mentoring the newest generation of physician-scientists, and advancing our shared mission to improve the health of all Americans. As such, our work aligns well with our nation’s founding principle: “e pluribus unum.” Out of many, one.

In this spirit, we call on everyone to work with urgency toward securing and sustaining our workforce, with special consideration for the emerging generations of physician-scientists. This is the only way we can continue to fuel our country’s unparalleled innovation engine, our economic prosperity, and our health in the decades ahead. It is up to us, all of us.

With respect and gratitude,

— The Councils of the ASCI and the AAP