Posts for Category: MTF Impact Stories
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Impact Story: Cynthia Santos, MD
“Through support for these projects from organizations like the MTF and SAEMF…I hope to eventually become a competitive, independent investigator in clinical and translational research." -
Impact Story: David Liss, MD
"The MTF grant funding allowed me to obtain data that was subsequently used to apply for, and receive, another larger institutional grant. The support from MTF was enormously important in launching my clinical research career." -
Impact Story: Peter Chai, MD, MMS, FACMT
"The MTF grant was my first funded grant that really allowed me to learn about the research process and gain mentorship with faculty from my fellowship program. In the vein of my current work that develops different types of technologies around substance use disorder, the MTF grant gave me experience to allow me to start to apply for NIH funding." -
Impact Story: Peter Akpunonu, MD
"What was a big takeaway for me was how diverse the professional opportunities are in toxicology...I learned that there were outpatient opportunities, addiction, industry consultation, and medicolegal consultation just to name a few." -
Impact Story: David Jang, MD, MSc, FACMT
"I strongly support the vision and commitment of ACMT and MTF to support early-stage investigators like me. The MTF award played an instrumental role in making it possible for our research to move forward, leading to additional funding to further this important work." -
Impact Story: Michael S. Toce, MD MS
" I feel so fortunate to have not only received the MTF award but also the continued support and guidance from the MTF. Their dedication to advancing the careers of young physician-scientists cannot be overstated and I am forever thankful for their support." -
Impact Story: Hallam Gugelman, MD
“It is very important for medical toxicologists to understand that medical toxicology training provides access to a wealth of impactful, rewarding, and intellectually stimulating career paths.” -
Impact Story: Jennifer Parker Cote, MD
“The grant opportunities provided by the Medical Toxicology Foundation help enable residents participate in ways that would not be possible without the program, and I am grateful for the support I received.” -
Impact Story: Peter Akpunonu, MD
“My advice is to find a mentor. My career has been strongly influenced by my mentors and those that continue to guide me directly and indirectly. No one completes this on their own, and as a group I think toxicologists are among the most willing to mentor.”