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 […]
AAHMS Fellow elected to ATSE
Indigenous health leader and Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Fellow Professor Sandra Eades AO has been elected as an Honorary Fellow to the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE). Professor Eades’ outstanding contributions to public health and science have seen her named a Fellow of three Learned Academies: AAHMS, the Academy […]
AAHMS welcomes 27 new Fellows
An ophthalmologist-scientist, academic psychiatrist and a paediatric anaesthetist are among the 27 new Fellows elected to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences. The Academy will welcome its new Fellows in a ceremony in Brisbane tonight (12 October), where they will be announced by the Academy’s Interim President Professor Ingrid Scheffer AO FRS FAA […]
Experts propose a path to improve Australia’s mental health
Australia needs bold, future focused action to change the trajectory of our mental health outcomes, and experts have proposed a three-pronged approach to improve our mental health system. The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences today released a report from a specialist roundtable, chaired by mental health expert and Academy Fellow Professor Maree Teesson […]
Scientist dedicated to reducing harm wins national award
A scientist dedicated to reducing harm in health care has won the 2023 Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Outstanding Female Researcher Medal. Professor Rachelle Buchbinder AO is a world-renowned rheumatologist and clinical epidemiologist who revolutionised the way the public and health practitioners treat and manage back pain. She is also a Fellow of […]
AAHMS welcomes COVID-19 inquiry
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences welcomes the Federal Government’s independent inquiry into Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This timely inquiry should be future and solutions focused. It should identify lessons learned and present a path forward to ensure Australia is prepared for the next pandemic. COVID-19 has had a profound impact […]
September 2023 newsletter
Welcome to the September 2023 newsletter. In this edition: A message from our President ACOLA’S statement on the VOICE Life as a clinician-scientist update AAHMS policy news Sector news Congratulations Fellows in the news A message from our President There are only a few short weeks until we gather in Brisbane for the centrepiece of the […]
Submission to Australian Universities Accord Interim Report consultation
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences strongly supports the Government’s commitment to reform Australia’s higher education system through an Australian Universities Accord and we welcome the opportunity to provide input in response to the Accord Panel’s Interim Report. AAHMS broadly supports the vision of the Interim Report and its five immediate priority actions. […]
August 2023 newsletter
Welcome to the August 2023 newsletter. In this edition: A message from our President Sector news and opportunities Policy news Congratulations Fellows in the news A message from our President Our flagship event of the year, the Academy’s Annual Meeting is only a couple of short months away. We hope you will be joining us […]
July 2023 newsletter
Welcome to the July 2023 newsletter. In this edition: A message from our President CEO update Key dates July Health Horizons Forum Fellows recognised with Order of Australia honours Sector news and opportunities Congratulations Fellows in the news A message from our President I am once again honoured to be writing to you on behalf […]