The Academy welcomes our new Fellows for 2022
Infectious disease specialists, epidemiologists, oncologists, a clinical biostatistician, a broadcast journalist, a senior barrister, and a former Academy Mentee are among the 31 health leaders who will be announced as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences at a ceremony in Melbourne this evening. Each year, the Fellowship elects the best and […]
Our vision to integrate research in the health system
Australia’s health and medical science leaders have today released a comprehensive plan to transform healthcare by better integrating research and health. The report, Research and innovation as core functions in transforming the health system: a vision for the future of health in Australia, released today by the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences outlines […]
September newsletter
Welcome to the September 2022 newsletter. In this edition: Congratulations to our 2022 Medal recipients Life as a Clinician-Scientist New South Wales Annual meeting update Health Horizons Forum announced Sector news and events Congratulations Fellows in the news Staying in touch A message from our President The Academy’s flagship event of the year is only one […]
Health Horizons Forum to explore future of health
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, in partnership with Saltire Capital Partners, is launching a series of roundtables to explore the future of health, research and innovation in Australia. The 2023 Health Horizons Forum will bring together stakeholders from across the Australian health sector, government, research, innovation and industry to explore future opportunities […]
Professor Sharon Lewin awarded Medal for Outstanding Female Researcher
An infectious disease physician and virologist who has been at the forefront of the global search for a cure for HIV and led research on the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 has been awarded the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Outstanding Female Researcher Medal. Professor Sharon Lewin AO FAHMS is Director of The […]
August newsletter
Welcome to the August 2022 newsletter. In this edition: Meet our newest Mentees Life as a Clinician-Scientist South Australia Annual meeting update Sector news and events Congratulations Fellows in the news A message from our President It is National Science Week, and an excellent opportunity to reflect on the purpose of the Academy—to advance health and […]
Leading haematologist honoured with Jian Zhou Medal
A scientist leading one of the world’s preeminent research programs on global health anaemia control, which has led to the delivery of evidence-based care for children and pregnant mothers worldwide, has received the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Jian Zhou Medal. The medal is named in honour of cervical cancer vaccine co-inventor Professor […]
July newsletter
Welcome to the July 2022 newsletter. In this edition: Data project launched Life as a Clinician-Scientist Victoria Annual meeting registration open External events Sector news and opportunities Congratulations Fellows in the news Academy update The increasing use of electronic health data raises a number of challenges and opportunities for researchers and clinicians. The Academy’s latest publication, […]
Academy welcomes six rising research leaders into Mentorship Program
Six emerging research leaders with expertise in cardiology, dietetics, genetics, neurology, addiction and exercise science have joined the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) Mentorship Program. Competitively selected from a pool of applicants across Australia, these rising health and medical research stars will be paired with a mentor from the AAHMS Fellowship to […]
Fellowship diversity report shows progress towards gender parity
Women make up nearly one-third of the Fellowship of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, according to the latest snapshot of the Academy. The latest figures were assembled as part of the Academy’s annual diversity and inclusion report. They reveal that 32% of all Ordinary Fellows are women, up from 30% last year, […]
Release of Australia’s Data-Enabled Research Future
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences has released a new report reviewing the needs and requirements, challenges, and opportunities in Australia’s health data ecosystem. Australia’s Data-Enabled Research Future: Health and Medical Sciences is part of a project led by Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) in collaboration with Australia’s five Learned Academies and ACOLA […]
June newsletter
Welcome to the June 2022 newsletter. In this edition: A message from our President Queen’s birthday honours Annual meeting – save the date Sector news and opportunities Congratulations Staying in touch A message from our President Dear friends and colleagues, We have already reached the halfway point of the year, and as we look ahead, […]
Fellows recognised in 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours
Six Fellows from the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences have been recognised in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for outstanding service, with expertise spanning medical administration and community health, orthopaedics, sexual health, respiratory medicine, gynaecological oncology and youth mental health. Professor Brendan Murphy Professor Brendan Murphy AC FAHMS has been appointed Companion […]
Event highlights: Life as a Clinician-Scientist – Allied Health
Life as an allied health clinician is always busy, and for those clinicians interested in combining clinical work with research, it can be challenging to balance the two priorities. Despite this juggling act, research is an excellent pathway to answer questions about what works and what needs further investigation, according to Professor Sue Berney, Manager […]
Fellows inducted into the Australian Academy of Science
Four AAHMS Fellows are among the 22 Australian scientists elected to the Fellowship of the Australian Academy of Science for 2022. The Academy warmly congratulates Professor Jonathan Carapetis AM FAA FAHMS, Professor Michelle Haber AM FAA FAHMS, Professor Timothy Hughes FAA FAHMS and Professor Sarah Medland OAM FAA FASSA FAHMS on this tremendous achievement, which […]
May newsletter
Welcome to the May newsletter. In this edition: A message from our President Policy project update Life as a Clinician-Scientist – Allied Health Annual meeting – save the date Sector news and opportunities Congratulations Staying in touch A message from our President Dear friends and colleagues, Ahead of this weekend’s Federal Election, I am again […]
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 […]