Academy stands with the Therapeutic Goods Administration and its staff
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) stands with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and the crucial work of its staff. As the nation’s medicines regulator, the TGA provides policy makers with rigorous, independent and evidence-based assessment of new medicines and vaccines in Australia. Professor Ingrid Scheffer AO, Academy President, said that the […]
Cancer researcher wins inaugural Outstanding Female Researcher Medal
A clinician-scientist working to drive melanoma cancer deaths down to zero has been recognised with the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences inaugural Outstanding Female Researcher Medal. Cancer researcher and AAHMS Fellow Professor Georgina Long AO has been awarded for her transformative work advancing melanoma treatments and improving patient outcomes. “One thing my mother […]
Have your say: Harnessing research for better health
Take the survey. The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences is investigating how to improve healthcare in Australia by better integration of research into the healthcare system. Harnessing research for better health: A vision for integrating research into healthcare will examine how research is conducted and used in the Australian healthcare system, identifying barriers […]
New Learned Academy status recognises the critical role of the AAHMS to Australia
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) has become Australia’s fifth and newest Learned Academy, confirming its critical role in advocating for the nation’s health. Academy President Professor Ingrid Scheffer said AAHMS was founded in 2014, and recently established as a Learned Academy under the Higher Education Support Act. The Academy’s work was […]
Vaccines only part of the pandemic puzzle
Australia’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic requires more than just vaccines, with yesterday’s changes to the planned vaccine rollout again highlighting the need to maintain a broad-base approach to managing the pandemic. Professor Ingrid Scheffer, President of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, said that the Australian Government had followed expert medical advice […]
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 […]