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 […]
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 […]
April 2023 newsletter
Welcome to the April 2023 newsletter. In this edition: A message from our President Health Horizons Forum – mental health roundtable Jian Zhou Medal nominations closing Sector news and events Congratulations Fellows in the news A message from our President Friday 7 April was World Health Day, which this year had the theme of “health […]
Australian Universities Accord Submission
Australia’s higher education sector must be fit for purpose, now and into the future. This week, the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences provided a submission to the Federal Government’s Australian Universities Accord (AUA) consultation, which outlines fundamental challenges and opportunities facing the Australian higher education sector. Developed based on contributions from our Fellows and […]
Health for All
Tomorrow (7 April) is World Health Day – the 75th anniversary of the creation of the World Health Organization and an opportunity to reflect on the day’s theme: Health for All. An equitable and evidence-based health system is an important strategic goal for the Academy: our purpose is to advance research and innovation to improve […]
Innovation for impact: highlights from the Health Horizons Forum mental health roundtable
Image: Roundtable discussions captured by Visual Storytellers at the Health Horizons mental health roundtable. What innovations have had the greatest impact on mental health prevention, treatment, and care in Australia – and what has the greatest potential to make a difference in the future? These were just some of the important discussions that took centre […]
March 2023 newsletter
Welcome to the March 2023 newsletter. In this edition: A message from our President Health Horizons Forum – mental health roundtable AMR report released Sector news and events Congratulations Fellows in the news A message from our President More than three years have passed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and while there has […]
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.
February 2023 newsletter
Welcome to the February 2023 newsletter. In this edition: A message from our new President Order of Australia honours Meet our new Mentees Long COVID and repeated infections roundtable Health Horizons Forum – mental health roundtable Sector news and events Congratulations Fellows in the news A message from our President Welcome back – 2023 has […]
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 […]