Fellows celebrated with Order of Australia honours
Ten Fellows have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to health, research and innovation in the 2023 Order of Australia honours. Professor Melissa Little AC FAHMS was appointed Companion (AC) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for eminent service to medical research through pioneering contributions to regenerative therapies for kidney […]
Meet four emerging health research stars- our newest mentees for 2023
Four emerging research leaders with expertise in genomics, psychology, epidemiology and nephrology have joined our competitive Mentorship Program. Selected from a pool of applicants across Australia, these health and medical research stars will be paired with a mentor from the AAHMS Fellowship to support their career and leadership development. Mentees become Associate Members of the […]
Event highlights: Life as a Clinician-Scientist SA 2022
What do forensics, nursing, immunology, hematology, cardiology, nephrology, and neonatology all have in common? The first ever South Australian Life as a Clinician-Scientist symposium, held in September 2022, highlighted that these diverse health and medical specialties can all lead to a lifetime of learning, ground-breaking research, and significant impact on patient outcomes. The video recordings […]
Tribute to Professor Allan Cripps AO FAHMS
Professor Allan Cripps AO FAHMS was an internationally recognised expert in the field of mucosal immunology and a senior leader in university administration and service delivery. We are saddened to share news of his passing in late December 2022. From humble beginnings, growing up on a remote farm and schooled largely by correspondence, Professor Cripps […]
Tribute to Professor George Patton FAHMS
Professor George Patton FAHMS was an internationally respected adolescent psychiatrist and epidemiologist who helped to revolutionise our understanding of the unique adolescence developmental stage and shape adolescent health policies worldwide. It is with great sadness that we share news of his passing – a loss that will be felt across the adolescent health field in […]
December newsletter
Welcome to the December 2022 newsletter. In this edition: A message from our new President Strategic plan launched Nominate for honorific awards Secretariat vacancy Sector news and events Congratulations Fellows in the news A message from our President As 2022 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on a busy 12 months, which has […]