Academy urges Government to ban the use of genetic testing by life insurance industry
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) has called on the Federal Government to ban the use of genetic testing results in life insurance underwriting amid concerns of discrimination. Academy President Professor Louise Baur said the Academy had released a position statement confirming its stance after Fellows witnessed patients declining vital genetic tests […]
Academy welcomes eight new mentees
Eight rising stars will join the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) as Associate Members, after being selected from a competitive national pool of applicants. Associate Members join the Academy for three years as part of its mentorship program, where they are paired with experienced Fellows as mentors. AAHMS Mentorship Program Chair and […]
AAHMS welcomes National Science and Research Priorities and National Science Statement
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) welcomes the Australian Government’s release of the new National Science and Research Priorities and the National Science Statement. As a leading body representing the health and medical sciences community, AAHMS is particularly encouraged by the government’s recognition of the critical role that research and innovation play […]
August 2024 newsletter
Welcome to the August 2024 newsletter. In this edition: A message from our President Policy News Events Congratulations Fellows in the news A message from our President Earlier this year, AAHMS Fellows joined an international working group to advocate for “transformational change” to improve children’s health and wellbeing. The initiative was spearheaded by the UK […]
AAHMS welcomes formation of Climate and Health Expert Advisory Group
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) welcomes the Australian Government’s establishment of the Climate & Health Expert Advisory Group (CHEAG). This initiative is a significant step towards safeguarding public health from the adverse effects of climate change. AAHMS Fellow, Professor Jennifer Martin FAHMS, will be a key member of this expert group. […]
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, […]