The American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) is proud to present America’s Got Research —a dynamic, high-energy research competition that brings cutting-edge science, innovation, and influence together in one unforgettable evening.

This unique event showcases outstanding junior investigators as they present impactful, life-saving research before a panel of influential judges and a live audience. Equal parts competition, celebration, and networking experience, America’s Got Research highlights the future of research in an engaging, modern format.

Event Details

Date: June 2, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Yale Club of New York City
Address: 50 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, New York 10017

Pricing

AJIA members: Free

Early career: $30

Academics: $250

Non-academics $550

Venture Advisory Partners and Judges

• Claire Pomeroy, MD, MBA, President & CEO, Lasker Foundation
  
• Muglia Louis, MD, PhD, CEO, Burroughs Wellcome Fund
• David Altshuler, MD, PhD, CSO, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
• Marc Grodman MD, Physician Entrepreneur, Columbia University, Founder Grodman Family Foundation
• Julie Kim, CEO-elect, Takeda
  
• Yung Lie PhD, CEO of the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
  
• Dave Lu, Partner, Hyphen Capital
  
• Hyung Chun MD, Partner, Foresite Capital
  
• Raj Kalra, MD, QC-AI Investor at NCR N99AI UNION
• David Rosenthal M.D. Partner, Alleycorp
  
• National Basketball Association (NBA) champion, Heart transplant recipient, star of recent ESPN documentary, Scot Pollard
  
• National Hockey League (NHL) legend, Mike Richter, NHL Stanley Cup winner, Olympic silver medalist

Joan Raab Memorial Fund