Federal Budget 2019-20: An opportunity to bolster investment in research and innovation
The 2019-20 Federal Budget, announced on Tuesday 2 April, brings some welcome news for health and medical sciences, but overall presents a mixed picture for Australian research and innovation. Responding to the Budget, the Academy’s President, Professor Ian Frazer AC, today said: “The government’s 10 year commitment to the Medical Research Future Fund, with further […]
Academy welcomes publication of Medical Research Future Fund Priorities
The Academy is delighted to see the publication of the second set of Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Priorities, which will determine how the fund is spent over the next two years. The MRFF is a $20 billion vehicle that aims to transform health and medical research and innovation in Australia. The Academy’s President Elect, […]
2017 Scientific Meeting & Induction of New Fellows
On 19 October 2017, the Australian Academy of Science welcomed 49 newly elected Fellows of the Academy. for their outstanding contributions to science and scientific research. Fellows are elected in recognition of significant and sustained contribution to the science of health. The breadth and depth of talent amongst the new Fellows is testimony to the outstanding […]
NHMRC Grant Funding Program: Changes Announced
Today, President of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences and Chair of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board, Professor Ian Frazer AC, joined the Minister for Health and Sport, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, and Professor Steven Wesselingh, chair of the review Expert Advisory Group and Academy Fellow at Parliament House, to hear […]
2017 Federal Budget
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences is pleased to note the important commitments that are made to the healthcare sector in the recent budget. The quality of life of Australians is of prime importance, as are the economic consequences of illness. With the growing costs of treatments, the Academy welcomes the emphasis on […]
Second Scientific Meeting & Induction of New Fellows
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) held its second Annual Scientific Meeting at Translational Research Institute in Brisbane today. The meeting theme, “Bench to Bed and Back Again” reflects the needs to ‘join up’ the wide range of disciplines involved in health and medical research in Australia. Better health care can be […]