Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD @NIHDirector_Jay - Last week in Phoenix, I had the opportunity to engage with leaders across research, government, and local communities around a shared priority: improving health through science, partnership, and collaboration. Key engagements during the visit included: ๐ข Celebrating the new NIDDK Clinical Research Facility with NIDDK leadership and scientists, City of Phoenix leaders, and leaders of the Gila River Indian Community. ๐ค Meeting Pascua Yaqui Tribal Council Members and Tribal Research Review Board Members at Walupe Inetene Kari (Pascua Yaqui Guadalupe Health Center). ๐ฌ Visiting the Ak-Chin Indian Community leaders and learning about their current priorities and challenges. Grateful for everyone who shared their time, expertise, and perspectives during this important event. https://x.com/NIHDirector_Jay/status/2090912752743100876