Change needed to help children thrive
International experts have called for “transformational change” to improve young children’s health and wellbeing, which lays the foundation of population wellbeing in all countries – including Australia. Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Fellow and paediatrician Professor Melissa Wake is a part of an international working group that has developed five recommendations to improve […]
Better alignment of health funders welcomed
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences welcomes news that the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) will work under a new structure, designed to improve collaboration between the two key government funders. Academy President Professor Louise Baur said the Academy had long called for better alignment of […]
Honours for Academy Fellows
Several Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Fellows have been recognised for their outstanding achievements with King’s Birthday Honours. Fellow Professor Karen Canfell AC was appointed as a Companion of the Order of Australia for “eminent service to medicine as an epidemiologist, particularly through cancer research, to tertiary education, and as a mentor and […]
June 2024 newsletter
Welcome to the June 2024 newsletter. In this edition: A message from our President Online event: exploring Indigenous research Congratulations Fellows in the new A message from our President I recently joined Professor Russell Gruen FAHMS, Academy Interim CEO Khaled Chakli and Policy Manager Dr Ruby Guyatt in Canberra to meet with ACT Minister for […]
Four Fellows elected to science academy
Four AAHMS Fellows have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to health and medical research with election to the Australian Academy of Science. Professors Rachelle Buchbinder, Louisa Degenhardt, Matthew Kiernan and Georgina Long were announced as new Academy of Science Fellows on 23 May, and will be formally admitted to the academy in a ceremony […]
May 2024 newsletter
Welcome to the May 2024 newsletter. In this edition: A message from our President Life as a Clinician-Scientist Allied Health Celebrating 10 years Congratulations Fellows in the new A message from our President The Federal Government recently shared details of a $1.89 billion investment in health and medical research through its Health Research for a Future […]
Academy welcomes Federal Budget investment in health and medical research and innovation
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences welcomes the Federal Government’s continued investment in health and medical research through the 2024-25 Budget, which was handed down yesterday evening. The Academy welcomes the slight increase in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding for 2024-25, alongside the ongoing $650 million ongoing Medical Research Future […]
AAHMS highlight: harnessing research for better health
This year marks 10 years since the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences was formed. Celebrate with us as we reflect on a decade of advancing research and innovation to improve everyone’s health. This article is the third in a series that highlights 10 of the Academy’s major achievements since it was formed in […]
AAHMS welcomes health research investment package
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) welcomes the Federal Government’s $1.89 billion investment in health and medical research through its Health Research for a Future Made in Australia package. AAHMS President Professor Louise Baur said the Academy had long called for Australia to maximise the benefits of its investments in life-saving health […]
April 2024 newsletter
Welcome to the April 2024 newsletter. In this edition: A message from our President Highlight: Outstanding First Nations Researcher Medal Life as a Clinician-Scientist ACT Congratulations Fellows in the new A message from our President Each month, we have been celebrating a highlight from the Academy’s history as we celebrate 10 years since our formation. […]
AAHMS welcomes Federal Government Medical Science Co-investment Plan
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) welcomes the Federal Government’s Medical Science Co-investment Plan, which outlines how government and industry can work together to grow opportunities in medical manufacturing in Australia. AAHMS has been a strong advocate for building Australia’s sovereign capability in medical manufacturing. The Academy is pleased to see that […]
AAHMS highlight: Outstanding First Nations Researcher Medal
This year marks 10 years since the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences was formed. Celebrate with us as we reflect on a decade of advancing research and innovation to improve everyone’s health. This article is the third in a series that highlights 10 of the Academy’s major achievements since it was formed in […]
March 2024 newsletter
Welcome to the March 2024 newsletter. In this edition: A message from our President Highlight: Life as a Clinician-Scientist AAHMS Policy News Congratulations Fellows in the new A message from our President The Government recently released the Universities Accord Final Report, providing an overall vision to reform higher education. The Academy, drawing on the collective […]
AAHMS highlight: Life as Clinician-Scientist – the best of both worlds
This year marks 10 years since the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences was formed. Celebrate with us as we reflect on a decade of advancing research and innovation to improve everyone’s health. This article is the first in a series that highlights 10 of the Academy’s major achievements since it was formed in […]
AAHMS welcomes Universities Accord Final Report
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences has welcomed the Government’s commitment to improving higher education through its Australian Universities Accord Final Report. The report, released today (25 February), provides an overall vision to reform higher education, focusing on a high-quality and equitable system that helps priority populations thrive within the sector. Academy President […]
Trans health leader our newest mentee
Meet Associate Professor Ada Cheung: the Academy’s latest Associate Member and an endocrinologist with a passion for improving the health of trans people. Associate Professor Cheung was selected for the Academy’s Mentorship Program, where she will be supported by an experienced Academy Fellow for the next three years. “I am keen to seek new insights […]
February 2024 newsletter
Welcome to the February 2024 newsletter. In this edition: A message from our President Highlight: the Jian Zhou Medal Meet our Interim CEO AAHMS Policy News ARDC Survey World Health Summit Regional Meeting Congratulations Fellows in the news A message from our President This year marks 10 years since the Academy’s inception – a decade […]
AAHMS highlight: Jian Zhou Medal
This year marks 10 years since the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences was formed. Celebrate with us as we reflect on a decade of advancing research and innovation to improve everyone’s health. This article is the first in a series that highlights 10 of the Academy’s major achievements since it was formed in […]
Fellows honoured for their service to health
Academy Fellows Professors Georgina Long AO and Richard Scolyer AO were named the Australians of the Year in a ceremony on 25 January, recognising their groundbreaking work in cancer research. Professors Long and Scolyer are co-medical directors of the Melanoma Institute of Australia, where they have made significant progress towards their goal of zero deaths […]
November 2023 newsletter
Welcome to the November 2023 newsletter. In this edition: A message from our President AAHMS awards AAHMS Annual Meeting Survey AAHMS policy news Congratulations Fellows in the news A message from our President It is a great pleasure to be writing to you as Academy President, following my election at the Academy’s Annual General Meeting […]