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  AAHMS welcomes health research investment package 

  The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) welcomes the Federal Government’s $1.89 billion investment in health and medical research through its Health Research for a Future Made in Australia package. AAHMS President Professor Louise Baur said the Academy had long called for Australia to maximise the…

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  AAHMS welcomes Federal Government Medical Science Co-investment Plan

  The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) welcomes the Federal Government’s Medical Science Co-investment Plan, which outlines how government and industry can work together to grow opportunities in medical manufacturing in Australia. AAHMS has been a strong advocate for building Australia’s sovereign capability in medical manufacturing. The Academy…

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  AAHMS highlight: Outstanding First Nations Researcher Medal

  This year marks 10 years since the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences was formed. Celebrate with us as we reflect on a decade of advancing research and innovation to improve everyone’s health. This article is the third in a series that highlights 10 of the Academy’s major achievements…

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  AAHMS welcomes Universities Accord Final Report

  The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences has welcomed the Government’s commitment to improving higher education through its Australian Universities Accord Final Report. The report, released today (25 February), provides an overall vision to reform higher education, focusing on a high-quality and equitable system that helps priority populations thrive…

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  Trans health leader our newest mentee

  Meet Associate Professor Ada Cheung: the Academy’s latest Associate Member and an endocrinologist with a passion for improving the health of trans people. Associate Professor Cheung was selected for the Academy’s Mentorship Program, where she will be supported by an experienced Academy Fellow for the next three years. “I…

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  AAHMS highlight: Jian Zhou Medal

  This year marks 10 years since the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences was formed. Celebrate with us as we reflect on a decade of advancing research and innovation to improve everyone’s health. This article is the first in a series that highlights 10 of the Academy’s major achievements…

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  Fellows honoured for their service to health

  Academy Fellows Professors Georgina Long AO and Richard Scolyer AO were named the Australians of the Year in a ceremony on 25 January, recognising their groundbreaking work in cancer research. Professors Long and Scolyer are co-medical directors of the Melanoma Institute of Australia, where they have made significant…

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  AAHMS welcomes 27 new Fellows

  An ophthalmologist-scientist, academic psychiatrist and a paediatric anaesthetist are among the 27 new Fellows elected to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences. The Academy will welcome its new Fellows in a ceremony in Brisbane tonight (12 October), where they will be announced by the Academy’s Interim President Professor…

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  Experts propose a path to improve Australia’s mental health

  Australia needs bold, future focused action to change the trajectory of our mental health outcomes, and experts have proposed a three-pronged approach to improve our mental health system. The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences today released a report from a specialist roundtable, chaired by mental health expert and…

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  Scientist dedicated to reducing harm wins national award

  A scientist dedicated to reducing harm in health care has won the 2023 Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Outstanding Female Researcher Medal. Professor Rachelle Buchbinder AO is a world-renowned rheumatologist and clinical epidemiologist who revolutionised the way the public and health practitioners treat and manage back pain. She…