Academy welcomes Government investment in Australia’s Centre for Disease Control
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences welcomes the Federal Government’s investment of $251.7m to deliver Australia’s Centre for Disease Control (CDC). Effective administration of this funding, along with the timely passing of associated legislation, will be key to developing a CDC able to develop cost effective and sustainable disease surveillance systems, and link […]
Accelerating breakthroughs in blood cancer innovation: Research Roadmap launched
Blood cancers are the third most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in Australia and the third-largest cause of cancer deaths. There are over 120 different types of blood cancer with little currently known about how or why many blood cancers develop. Today sees the launch of the Blood Cancer Research Roadmap – a blueprint for […]
First Nations health leader wins inaugural Academy award
A national health leader with a passion for improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly adolescents, is the inaugural winner of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Outstanding First Nations Researcher Medal. Professor James Ward FAHMS, a Pitjantjatjara and Narungga man, was awarded the medal in a ceremony in Adelaide […]
Medical pioneers and First Nations leaders among Academy’s 31 new Fellows
Indigenous health leaders, an immunisation expert, a drug discoverer and a pioneering genomicist are among the 31 new Fellows elected to join the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences this year. The Academy welcomed the new Fellows in a ceremony at its Annual Meeting in Adelaide this morning (24 October). Academy President Professor Louise […]
Jian Zhou Medallists get to the heart of it
Transformative research to treat the human heart has been honoured with the 2024 Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Jian Zhou Medal. Awarded this year to interventional cardiologist Professor James Chong and cardiac bioengineer Professor James Hudson, the award recognises scientists making an impact in translational medical research. The medal is named in honour […]
The future of preventive health: expert report
How can Australians live healthier and happier for longer? The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) has released a report on actions that can help. Almost 40% of Australia’s burden of disease is preventable, and estimates show that every dollar invested in preventive health saves over $14 in health care and related costs.i […]