AAHMS Annual General and Scientific Meeting 2018
1G Royal Parade, Parkville VIC Collecting and using Big Data – machines, artificial intelligence, epidemiology, precision medicine & health economics The Victorian Branch of the AAHMS is pleased to invite you to the 2018 AAHMS Annual Scientific Meeting. The meeting will be held from 10 – 12 October at the Walter & Eliza Hall Institute in Parkville, […]
Academy responds to “Women in STEM Decadal Plan” consultation
The Academy has responded to a consultation on the Women in STEM Decadal Plan, a 10-year roadmap jointly led by the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering. The plan aims to reduce gender barriers and boost female participation in the STEM. In our response, the Academy highlights the opportunity […]
2018 Victorian Clinical Science Symposium – Life as a Clinician Scientist
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre View the Program here Following the success of the past two Victorian Clinical Science Symposia, Life as a Clinician-Scientist: The Best of Both Worlds is now an annual event in Victoria – and has inspired similar events in other states across Australia! We’re excited to be back in 2018 with a […]
QLD Clinical Sciences Forum: Foundations & Frontiers
TRI, Main Auditorium Following the success of the QLD Clinical Sciences Symposium in March, we’re excited to be back with an evening forum for medical students, junior doctors, PhD students, and the general public focusing on the intersection of clinical medicine and science. The Clinical Sciences Forum aims to start a dialogue about Australia’s biggest […]
Academy responds to inquiry into Funding Australia’s Research
The Academy has responded to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training’s inquiry into Funding Australia’s Research, highlighting that: Research and innovation drive economic growth, create jobs and bring considerable societal benefits through the translation of research findings. Efficiency and impact of research funding will be maximised through long-term investment that […]
Nine Academy Fellows recognised in Queen’s Birthday honours
We are delighted to report that nine Academy Fellows have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours list. The Academy warmly congratulations these Fellows, who are as follows: David Albert COOPER AC – (posthumously awarded) For eminent service to medicine, particularly in the area of HIV/AIDS research, as a clinician, scientist and administrator, to […]