Regev Named 2020 Lurie Prize Honoree

Aviv Regev, Ph.D. (AAI ’19) is the 2020 recipient of the Lurie Prize in Biomedical Sciences, honoring her roles in laying the groundwork for the field of single-cell genomics, spearheading leading-edge technologies that enable a sharper perspective on human cells, and applying these tools to revolutionize understanding of biology and disease.

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Senior Science Coordinator

Resources for Communicating with Non-Scientists

Communicating with friends, family, or lay audiences about science is more important than ever during the pandemic. Our guide, Talking Science to Non-Scientists, has resources and tips on how to speak about your science so that anyone can understand it.

Read the Guide.

Remembering Congressman Lewis

Civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis died over the weekend at the age of 80. The congressman took time to meet with AAI Public Policy Fellows in 2014. AAI honors his life and extends sincere sympathy to his family and colleagues. https://wapo.st/32Dm2Ar.

Congressman Lewis in 2014 with AAI Public Policy Fellows

"Freedom is not a state; it is an act," Congressman Lewis said. "It is not some enchanted garden perched on a distant plateau where we can finally sit down and rest. Freedom is the continuous action we must all take, and each generation must do its part to create an even more fair, more just society."

AAI Call to Action to Defend Scientific Experts, Including Dr. Fauci

On July 14, AAI sent a message to members urging them to join AAI in support of science by posting the following message (or a similar one) on social media:

“Scientific and public health experts, including the trusted Dr. Anthony Fauci, are vital to combating COVID-19 and safely reopening the US. It’s important for all Americans to stand strongly behind them and take their advice. #FollowTheScience #IStandWithFauci”

AAI has been overwhelmed by the response to this call to action and thanks members for their participation. It’s not too late to make your voice heard by either sharing this message on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn, re-sharing the AAI posts from July 14, or urging your friends, family, and colleagues to participate.

This is the continuation of a broader AAI effort encouraging lawmakers and the general public to heed the advice of scientific and public health experts, especially during the pandemic. In April, the AAI leadership communicated this important message to President Trump and key Members of Congress.

2020 AAI Election Now Open

AAI voting members in good standing are eligible to cast their ballots in the 2020 AAI Election. To do so:

1. Log into the AAI Member Site
2. Click the "VOTE" button displayed on "My Homepage"

Once you have completed your ballot, please review it carefully before submitting as you will be unable to resubmit it.

Voting Deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2020, at 11:59 PM ET

2020 Career Award Recipients Announced

AAI is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Career Awards, which honor individuals for outstanding research and career achievements.

Meet the 2020 awardees now.