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The future of preventive health: expert report

How can Australians live healthier and happier for longer? The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) has released a report on actions that can help.  Almost 40% of Australia’s burden of disease is preventable, and estimates show that every dollar invested in preventive health saves over $14 in health care and related costs.i  […]

Academy welcomes Government ban on use of genetic testing results by insurers

The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, which recently called for a total ban on the use of genetic testing results in life insurance underwriting, welcomes the Government’s announcement that it will outlaw the practice. The Academy established its official position after Fellows observed patients refusing critical genetic tests and potential participants withdrawing from […]

Academy urges Government to ban the use of genetic testing by life insurance industry

The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) has called on the Federal Government to ban the use of genetic testing results in life insurance underwriting amid concerns of discrimination. Academy President Professor Louise Baur said the Academy had released a position statement confirming its stance after Fellows witnessed patients declining vital genetic tests […]

Academy welcomes eight new mentees

Eight rising stars will join the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) as Associate Members, after being selected from a competitive national pool of applicants. Associate Members join the Academy for three years as part of its mentorship program, where they are paired with experienced Fellows as mentors. AAHMS Mentorship Program Chair and […]

AAHMS welcomes National Science and Research Priorities and National Science Statement

The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) welcomes the Australian Government’s release of the new National Science and Research Priorities and the National Science Statement. As a leading body representing the health and medical sciences community, AAHMS is particularly encouraged by the government’s recognition of the critical role that research and innovation play […]

AAHMS welcomes formation of Climate and Health Expert Advisory Group

The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) welcomes the Australian Government’s establishment of the Climate & Health Expert Advisory Group (CHEAG). This initiative is a significant step towards safeguarding public health from the adverse effects of climate change. AAHMS Fellow, Professor Jennifer Martin FAHMS, will be a key member of this expert group. […]

Statement ahead of the 2022 Federal Election

The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences has released a statement ahead of the 2022 Federal Election on 21 May. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, health and medical research has been in the global spotlight. In Australia, the path through the pandemic has been heavily reliant on our world-class health and medical research sector, […]

AAHMS welcomes Federal Government RNA blueprint

The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) welcomes the Australian Government’s significant investment and strategic commitment to advancing the nation’s ribonucleic acid (RNA) sector. The investment aligns with the Academy’s vision of leveraging cutting-edge RNA technologies to enhance human health and drive economic growth, outlined in our response to the Department of Industry, […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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