Co-Chair of The Fenway Institute and Fenway Health Director of Medical Research Dr. Ken Mayer has been elected to the Association of American Physicians (AAP). This puts Ken in the company of some of the most preeminent physician-scientists, including Nobel Laureates, Lasker award recipients, and members of the National Academies of Science & Medicine.
This honor recognizes Dr. Mayer’s pioneering work that has significantly advanced the field of HIV research and care. Since the earliest days of the HIV epidemic, Dr. Mayer has been there – working for and in our community and insisting that a Boston Community Health Center dedicated to serving the LGBTQIA+ community and people living with HIV is exactly where people should be able to access outstanding care informed by cutting-edge science.
Dr. Mayer’s scientific brilliance and commitment to teaching and mentoring has created an entire ecosystem to help future generations of LGBTQIA+ health researchers flourish.
“I am grateful to the professional colleagues who nominated me for this honor, but this recognition would not be possible if I was not working with such a talented, dedicated and inspiring team at The Fenway Institute and Fenway Health,” said Dr. Mayer.
The Association of American Physicians established October 10, 1885, is an honorific, elected society of America’s leading physician-scientists who exemplify the pinnacle of pioneering and enduring, impactful contributions to improve health.
The AAP seeks to inspire the full breadth of physician-led research across all fields of science related to medicine and health, and to build a community of physician scientists in support of the principle that objective science and evidence are essential foundations for improving patient care and the health of Americans.