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\n\"Dr.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nBrittany Raffa, MD<\/strong><\/a>, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, has been nominated to participate in the APS SPR Journeys & Frontiers in Pediatric Research program<\/a> for 2025-2026.<\/p>\n

The Journeys & Frontiers in Pediatric Research program is designed to encourage and support promising early-career investigators in pediatrics by offering inspiring career journey stories, career development mentoring, feedback on research and networking with experienced Cohort Leaders and peers in academic medicine. Program participants will be led by experienced and successful academic pediatric professionals drawn mainly from the membership of APS and SPR.
\nCongratulations Brittany!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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