ASAIOfyi - For Young Innovators
ASAIOfyi is an international center of
excellence for the advancement of young innovators in the field of
artificial organ technologies. Young innovators are clinicians,
engineers, and scientists early in their careers in the field of
internal organ technologies and development. Such individuals include
undergraduate and graduate students, post-graduate students, and young
investigators in academia and industry.
Young innovators constitute a meaningful portion
of the participating body of ASAIO and represent the future of the
Society. A business plan was written by the ASAIOfyi Executive
Committee detailing the creation of an opportunity for young
innovators to further support the mission and future of ASAIO. Through
analysis of target membership, and specific marketing strategies,
ASAIOfyi will further expand the reach and influence of ASAIO
throughout the scientific and medical community both in the United
States and internationally. By attracting young innovators in related
fields, ASAIOfyi can help to support ASAIO's efforts by broadening its
footprint in artificial organ technologies.
ASAIOfyi is a strategic initiative of ASAIO and
has been developed with the full encouragement and support of the ASAIO
Board of Trustees. In order to capture the excitement and to develop a
sense of ownership among young innovators, ASAIOfyi has been structured
so that it is largely self-governing within a set of By-Laws and a
Business Plan that was approved by the ASAIO Board of Trustees.
The future of ASAIO rests in the hands and minds
of the young innovators. As the field of artificial organ technology
grows, it is imperative that these young members have the opportunity
to interact with experts in the field and their fellow peers. Through a
comprehensive market analysis and effective strategies for attracting
members, and then retaining them, we believe that ASAIOfyi will prove
to be a cornerstone of the future and development of ASAIO.
ASAIOfyi Mission Statement
The ASAIOfyi - For Young
Innovators fosters the advancement of young innovators, including
clinicians, students, and young investigators in academia and industry,
by providing the capabilities to meet their needs and values early in
their careers. ASAIOfyi provides meaningful scientific guidance and
active participation in a professional organization with engineers,
scientists, and clinicians; creates of a forum for the exchange of
innovative ideas; and encourages young innovators to experience the
artificial organs field now so they can choose a career path with
greater understanding and perspective.
Why should you join ASAIOfyi?
The benefits of ASAIOfyi to young innovators are numerous and substantial in impact.
Research Advancement
– enhance a young innovator’s exposure nationally and internationally,
especially at theASAIO Annual Conference. ASAIO, in general, represents
a gigantic think-tank of researchers, scientists, clinicians, and
students. This generates opportunities to engage in meaningful dialogue
with an extremely diverse culture of researchers who are receptive to
feedback and questions. Abstract submissions for consideration for
presentation at the conference give young innovators the chance to
present their research by oral presentation or poster display.
Additionally, the bi-monthly ASAIO Peer-Reviewed Journal is an
excellent vehicle for young innovators to share their work with the
scientific and medical community.
Research Collaboration – connect
young innovators with experts in their field. These experts have agreed
to assist young innovators in solving research problems and
prioritizing research strategies. One of the real strengths of ASAIO is
the capability of engineers and scientists to collaborate with
clinicians in their fields of interest. Such long-term collaborations
can also be easily created at the ASAIO Annual Conference.
Career Development – career
connection through the ASAIO Job Center where you can post resumes and
review job opportunities. ASAIOfyi will also provide skills-based
training programs at the Annual Conference to improve their ability to
qualify for these opportunities.
Business Development – assist
entrepreneurial young innovators in translating research ideas into
clinical practice to benefit patients. This bench-to-bedside support
includes interfacing government and industrial agencies. ASAIOfyi will
also provide training programs and case studies to assist aspiring
entrepreneurs.
Research Recognition
– reward outstanding young innovators for their research and
contributions to the field of artificial organs. Membership in ASAIOFYI
allows young innovators to be eligible for the numerous fellowships
that are available through ASAIO.
Networking
– provide travel fellowships to assist young innovators to attend the
ASAIO Annual Conference. ASAIOfyi introduces young innovators to the
pioneers in their fields of interest and offers an opportunity to build
networks for professional collaborations critical to team-oriented
science and career advancement. A number of ASAIOfyi members would
appreciate mentoring from these experienced members regarding job
searching, complex research problems, and innovative solutions.
Leadership Development
- offer opportunities early in their careers to participate in program
development and to demonstrate their capability for increased
responsibility.
ASAIOfyi Executive Committee:
Trevor Snyder, PhD, President
Scott Corbett, PhD, Vice-President
Timothy Maul, PhD, Secretary
Amanda Daly, BS, Treasurer
