Academy welcomes NHMRC consultation
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences has welcomed the announcement of a national consultation to improve alignment and coordination between the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and Medical Research Endowment Account (MREA). AAHMS CEO Catherine Luckin said the Academy had been calling for greater strategic harmonisation between funders, particularly the National Health and Medical Research […]
Four new Fellows for Australian Academy of Science
Four AAHMS Fellows have been inducted into the Australian Academy of Science (AAS), in recognition of their significant scientific contributions. The Academy warmly congratulates them on this outstanding achievement. The new joint Fellows, and their citations on election, are: Mariapia Degli-Esposti is an immunologist whose work has provided seminal insights into the immune system’s response […]
May 2023 newsletter
Welcome to the May 2023 newsletter. In this edition: A message from our President Long COVID parliamentary report Sector news and opportunities Congratulations Fellows in the news A message from our President This year, Australia will vote on a proposed law to alter the Constitution to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to […]
AAHMS analysis: 2023-24 May Federal Budget
The Academy has completed an analysis of the May 2023-24 Federal Budget, considering highlights and priority areas for health and medical research. As expected, easing the cost of living pressures is a major focus of the 2023-24 Budget. In health, the narrative focuses on making it easier for Australians to get the care they need […]
Academies welcome Parliamentary report on long COVID
JOINT STATEMENT: Australian Academies of Science and Health and Medical Sciences welcome long COVID report The Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (the Academies) welcome the findings of the House of Representatives’ Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport’s inquiry into long COVID and repeated infections. The […]
Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences statement supporting the Voice to Parliament
Later this year, Australia will vote on a proposed law to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. The Academy supports the establishment of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience a greater burden […]