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AAHMS publishes evidence report on the health impacts of bushfires in Australia
Following the devastating bushfire season of 2019/20, the Academy has published an evidence summary on the health impacts of bushfires in Australia. The report addresses a range of health issues associated with the direct impact of bushfires and the exposure to smoke. It was clear from discussions at the…
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Joint consultation response on the National Health Information Strategy Framework
The Academy has responded to a consultation on the National Health Information Strategy (NHIS) Framework, jointly with the Australian Academy of Science. In our response, we emphasise the importance of nurturing an academic base in the disciplines of biostatistics and epidemiology to help produce scientific evidence from the data…
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Statement on COVID-19
The Academy has published the following statement on COVID-19: The world is facing an extraordinary challenge as the burden of COVID-19 rises. Fellows of the Academy with world-leading expertise in relevant areas are assisting us in monitoring the outbreak and are liaising with the Chief Medical Officer…
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Meet our newest Mentees!
We are excited to announce the four newest mentees accepted into our highly regarded Mentorship Program! These emerging leaders were competitively selected and will be mentored by an Academy Fellow while in the three-year program, as well as receiving additional training and support opportunities. They become Associate Members of the…
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Statement on the Australian bushfires
It is impossible to encapsulate the many emotions evoked by the devastation caused by the bushfires for all Australians and the tragic consequences for our people, wildlife and country. Our deep concern lies with all the individuals and families affected and the communities whose lives have been torn apart. It…
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Fellows recognised in Australia Day Honours
We are delighted that four Academy Fellows have been recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours list. Professor Bruce Robinson AC FAHMS received the highest honour – appointed Companion of the Order of Australia (AC). Professor Robinson was recognised for his service to medical research, and to national healthcare, through…
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Response to NHMRC consultation on mitochondrial donation
The Academy has submitted a joint response with the Australian Academy of Science to the National Health and Research Council (NHMRC) consultation on mitochondrial donation. The two Academies support introducing mitochondrial donation in a cautious and carefully regulated way in Australia, initially limiting the technology…
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AAHMS Fellow elected to the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia
We are delighted to congratulate our Fellow, Professor Sarah Medland FASSA FAHMS on her election as a Fellows of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA) this week. Professor Medland’s work bridges Genetics, Psychology, Neuro-Imaging and applied Statistics with a focus on understanding the genetic and environmental contributions…
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AAHMS Fellow elected to US National Academy of Medicine
We are delighted to congratulate AAHMS Fellow, Professor Paul Myles FAHMS, on his election as member of the US National Academy of Medicine. Professor Paul Myles is Chair of the Academic Board of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine and the current Director of the Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at…
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Honouring our Inaugural President
To honour the incredible contribution of our Inaugural President, Professor Ian Frazer AC FRS FAA FTSE FAHMS, we commissioned a portrait from photographer, Justine Walpole. It was unveiled at our annual Gala Dinner on Thursday 10 October. This low resolution version does not do it justice, but the beautiful work…