COVID-19: AAHMS Information hub

Australia and the world face an extraordinary challenge in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a rapidly evolving situation, and we are working with our Fellows to monitor and respond to the outbreak, as well as liaising with government, the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Scientist, and others as they work to manage it effectively. On […]
Welcome to 2021’s newest mentees

We are delighted to welcome nine new mentees onto our Mentorship Program, after 2020 saw us receive a record number of applications in the five-year history of the program. The Mentorship Committee was extremely impressed by the calibre of the applications, their research records and leadership positions and is pleased to announce the new mentees, […]
2021 Queensland Clinical Sciences Symposium

Translational Research Institute, 37 Kent Street Woollongabba 4102 We are excited to announce our Queensland Clinical Sciences Symposium 2021. Do you want to push the boundaries of knowledge as part of your career in medicine or health? And take what you learn at the bedside to change and improve health and care? *** Note: registration […]
Pre-Budget submission 2021-22

The Academy published its pre-budget submission for 2021-2022 on 29 January 2021. AAHMS 2021-22 Pre-Budget submission Infographic: How interdisciplinary expertise is coming together to address the pandemic Infographic: Research translation: vaccine development starts in the lab
Pre-Budget submission calls for greater support of EMCRs

In response to the Government’s call for submissions for the 2021-22 Budget, the Academy has highlighted the importance of an adaptable, skilled and responsive research and innovation sector working in concert with government, industry and the community. Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its success in maintaining low case numbers and fatalities has highlighted […]
Seven Fellows recognised in Australia Day honours

We are delighted that seven Academy Fellows have been recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours list, for their outstanding contributions to Australian healthcare, research, innovation, policy development and higher education. The Academy warmly congratulates all seven Fellows, who were recognised as follows: Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) Professor Alan Cass AO FAHMS, […]