Professor Maree Teesson: at the forefront of mental health research
“Psychological research can change people’s lives for the better.” – Professor Maree Teesson AC FASSA FAHMS Tweet Today (8 March) is International Women’s Day and an opportunity to highlight the impact of women in the community, in health and medical sciences, and in society at large. Within AAHMS, we are fortunate to benefit from the […]
Experts deliver evidence in long COVID parliamentary hearing
Defining long COVID, understanding knowledge gaps about the condition and its impacts in Australia, were among the major themes discussed at a recent expert roundtable on long COVID. The Australian Academy of Science, in partnership with the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, organised the roundtable discussion on 17 February at Parliament House to […]
Mental health roundtable kicks off Health Horizons Forum series
Innovation in mental health will be at the forefront of a roundtable discussion bringing together some of the nation’s top mental health experts next month. On 9 March, the Academy will host the roundtable in Sydney, in partnership with Saltire Capital Partners, as part the first meeting of the Health Horizons Forum initiative. The roundtable […]
Experts to contribute to Long COVID and Repeated Infections Inquiry
How can you receive quality healthcare for an illness if there isn’t a clear definition of what that illness is? This is one of many issues the country’s leading experts will address during a roundtable discussion at Parliament House in Canberra on 17 February 2023, to inform the Inquiry into Long COVID and Repeated COVID […]
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Tomorrow (11 February) is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science – an opportunity to recognise the trailblazing women who are making an impact in STEM. The Academy is fortunate to benefit from the experience and expertise of some of Australia’s top researchers and clinician scientists. Women make up nearly one third of […]
New Fellows booklet 2022
In October 2022, the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences officially inducted 31 new Fellows. Learn more about their impressive achievements – download the 2022 new Fellows booklet.