Vale Professor Henry George Burger AO FAHMS FAA
Professor Henry Burger was a renowned clinician-scientist who made major contributions to general and reproductive endocrinology. Elected to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences in 2015, we are sad to share news of his passing on 10 October, 2024, at 91 years old. Professor Burger leaves a legacy as a leader in menopause […]
AAHMS Fellow Professor Alex Brown elected to second Learned Academy
Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Fellow Professor Alex Brown has also been elected to the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE). Trailblazing medical doctor and Yuin man Professor Brown has helped tackle chronic disease in vulnerable communities. By identifying and overcoming health disparities, his work focuses on empowering and growing the […]
Jian Zhou Medallists get to the heart of it
Transformative research to treat the human heart has been honoured with the 2024 Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Jian Zhou Medal. Awarded this year to interventional cardiologist Professor James Chong and cardiac bioengineer Professor James Hudson, the award recognises scientists making an impact in translational medical research. The medal is named in honour […]
The future of preventive health: expert report
How can Australians live healthier and happier for longer? The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) has released a report on actions that can help. Almost 40% of Australia’s burden of disease is preventable, and estimates show that every dollar invested in preventive health saves over $14 in health care and related costs.i […]
Academy welcomes Government ban on use of genetic testing results by insurers
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, which recently called for a total ban on the use of genetic testing results in life insurance underwriting, welcomes the Government’s announcement that it will outlaw the practice. The Academy established its official position after Fellows observed patients refusing critical genetic tests and potential participants withdrawing from […]
Breast cancer biologist wins Outstanding Female Researcher Medal
A molecular and cellular biologist whose work to understand the root of breast cancer at a cellular level has been awarded the 2024 Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Outstanding Female Researcher Medal. Professor Jane Visvader FRS FAA FAHMS, Joint Head of ACRF Cancer Biology and Stem Cells Division at WEHI, has been recognised […]