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 […]
AAHMS launches 2023-2025 Strategic Plan
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences has released a three-year strategic plan for 2023-2025. The plan outlines our mission, vision and objectives for the next three years, as well as outlining the way we work and our long-term goals for the sector. Our mission is to advance research and innovation in Australia to […]
Event highlights: Life as a Clinician-Scientist Victorian 2022 symposium
Combining a career in research with expertise as a clinician can result in a rich, rewarding career that impacts the lives of many– but for those starting out on their career journey, it can be daunting to know where to start, or how to navigate challenges along the way. Some of Victoria’s top clinician-scientists shared […]
Long COVID and repeated infections inquiry submission
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences has provided a joint submission with the Australian Academy of Science to the House of Representative’s Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport inquiry into long COVID and repeated COVID infections. The response focuses on the inquiry’s terms of reference related to research, innovation and evidence-based care, and […]
Highlights from AAHMS 2022
Misinformation in health, new technologies in medical research, and a vision for integrating research in the health system – these were just some of the key themes that took centre stage at the recent Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences annual meeting. Held at WEHI in Melbourne, AAHMS 2022 was the Academy’s first face-to-face […]
Tribute to Professor Don McManus FAHMS
Professor Donald McManus FAHMS was an esteemed parasitologist who dedicated his life to the prevention, treatment and global elimination of neglected tropical diseases caused by parasitic worms, which affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide. It is with great sadness that we share news of his passing; a loss that will be felt across the […]