Twelve Fellows honoured
Twelve Fellows from the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences have been honoured for their significant service to the community. Fellows were recognised not only for their outstanding contributions to the health and medical sciences, but also for their work as mentors, advocates and community leaders. The Academy warmly congratulations them on this well-deserved […]
June 2023 newsletter
Welcome to the June 2023 newsletter. In this edition: A message from our President CEO update NHMRC consultation AAHMS Fellows elected to AAS Sector news and opportunities Congratulations Fellows in the news A message from our President Since October last year, I have been honoured to lead this organisation as President; I have been proud to […]
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 […]