Harassment of Australian scientists unacceptable
Around 1 in 5 Australian scientists recently surveyed by the Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC) said they experienced death threats and/or threats of physical or sexual violence after speaking to the media about COVID-19. Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences President Professor Ingrid Scheffer said it was completely unacceptable that scientists and healthcare professionals were […]
October newsletter
Announcing our annual meeting program, featuring Dr Anthony Fauci, Associate Professor Kamalini Lokuge, Dr Nick Watts, Professor Sir John Savill and Associate Professor Lisa Whop. Welcome to our October newsletter. In this edition: AAHMS annual meeting – 27-28 October Jian Zhou Medal Outstanding Female Researcher Medal Supporting Therapeutic Goods Administration Medical Research Future Fund – AAHMS gives evidence Congratulations Fellows in […]
AAHMS Submission: Response to the Medical Research Future Fund Strategy and Priorities consultation
In a recent submission, the Academy recommends that the new MRFF Strategy should set the expectation for the fund to support a strategic approach to embedding research in the health system, including better sustainability for the medical research workforce. The Australian Government Department of Health and the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) invited submissions […]
AAHMS Submission: Senate Inquiry into the Investment Funds Legislation Amendment Bill 2021
The Academy has responded to the Senate Inquiry into the Investment Funds Legislation Amendment Bill 2021, providing feedback on the sections of the bill that affect operation of the Medical Research Future Fund. While supportive of the broad intentions to streamline fund operations, the Academy recommends that several risks are addressed to better protect health […]
Academy stands with the Therapeutic Goods Administration and its staff
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) stands with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and the crucial work of its staff. As the nation’s medicines regulator, the TGA provides policy makers with rigorous, independent and evidence-based assessment of new medicines and vaccines in Australia. Professor Ingrid Scheffer AO, Academy President, said that the […]
Cancer researcher wins inaugural Outstanding Female Researcher Medal
A clinician-scientist working to drive melanoma cancer deaths down to zero has been recognised with the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences inaugural Outstanding Female Researcher Medal. Cancer researcher and AAHMS Fellow Professor Georgina Long AO has been awarded for her transformative work advancing melanoma treatments and improving patient outcomes. “One thing my mother […]