A vision for the future: harnessing research to improve health outcomes
The Academy is currently working on a major project that aims to improve healthcare for Australians by better enabling research to be conducted within the health system. Harnessing research for better health: A vision for integrating research into healthcare will explore the value of embedding research in the health system, identify barriers and recommend solutions […]
Fellows elected to the Royal Society
Congratulations to Professor Jamie Rossjohn FRS FAA FAHMS and Professor Carola Vinuesa FRS FAA FAHMS on their recent election as Fellows of the Royal Society, one of the world’s most prestigious scientific bodies, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to science. This recognition is a tremendous achievement and recognises Professor Rossjohn and Professor Vinuesa’s outstanding […]
Event highlights: Academy launches statement on the health impacts of climate change
According to the World Health Organisation, climate change represents the greatest threat to human health in the 21st century. On 7 April, some of Australia’s most eminent health researchers came together to highlight how global warming has emerged as an unprecedent challenge for the health sector in Australia and officially launch the Academy’s statement, Climate […]
April newsletter
Welcome to the April newsletter. In this edition: A message from our President Statement ahead of the Federal Election Climate change and health statement Allied Health Life as a Clinician-Scientist symposium Sector news and opportunities Congratulations Staying in touch A message from our President Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, health and medical research has been […]
Statement ahead of the 2022 Federal Election
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences has released a statement ahead of the 2022 Federal Election on 21 May. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, health and medical research has been in the global spotlight. In Australia, the path through the pandemic has been heavily reliant on our world-class health and medical research sector, […]
Statement ahead of the 2022 Federal Election
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences has released a statement on priorities for health and medical research ahead of the 2022 Federal Election. Cultivating a world-leading health and medical research sector and a world-class health system to protect the health of Australians against future pandemics, climate change and beyond. Read the full statement here […]