Professor Sharon Lewin awarded Medal for Outstanding Female Researcher
An infectious disease physician and virologist who has been at the forefront of the global search for a cure for HIV and led research on the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 has been awarded the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Outstanding Female Researcher Medal. Professor Sharon Lewin AO FAHMS is Director of The […]
August newsletter
Welcome to the August 2022 newsletter. In this edition: Meet our newest Mentees Life as a Clinician-Scientist South Australia Annual meeting update Sector news and events Congratulations Fellows in the news A message from our President It is National Science Week, and an excellent opportunity to reflect on the purpose of the Academy—to advance health and […]
Leading haematologist honoured with Jian Zhou Medal
A scientist leading one of the world’s preeminent research programs on global health anaemia control, which has led to the delivery of evidence-based care for children and pregnant mothers worldwide, has received the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Jian Zhou Medal. The medal is named in honour of cervical cancer vaccine co-inventor Professor […]
July newsletter
Welcome to the July 2022 newsletter. In this edition: Data project launched Life as a Clinician-Scientist Victoria Annual meeting registration open External events Sector news and opportunities Congratulations Fellows in the news Academy update The increasing use of electronic health data raises a number of challenges and opportunities for researchers and clinicians. The Academy’s latest publication, […]
Academy welcomes six rising research leaders into Mentorship Program
Six emerging research leaders with expertise in cardiology, dietetics, genetics, neurology, addiction and exercise science have joined the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) Mentorship Program. Competitively selected from a pool of applicants across Australia, these rising health and medical research stars will be paired with a mentor from the AAHMS Fellowship to […]
Fellowship diversity report shows progress towards gender parity
Women make up nearly one-third of the Fellowship of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, according to the latest snapshot of the Academy. The latest figures were assembled as part of the Academy’s annual diversity and inclusion report. They reveal that 32% of all Ordinary Fellows are women, up from 30% last year, […]