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Trust on trial: Tina Purnat on trust in an age of doubt
In the shadow of political attacks on science, Tina Purnat calls for repairing the social contract between evidence and society. With unprecedented attacks on science that have curbed the freedom to work, collaborate, and move across borders, it’s clear that the anti-science agenda hasn’t been limited to just rhetoric, it’s…
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Two pioneering researchers awarded 2025 Jian Zhou Medals
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences has awarded the 2025 Jian Zhou Medal to two outstanding mid-career researchers whose work is transforming clinical practice and shaping the future of the health and medical sciences: Professor Britta Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg, and Professor Francine Marques. The Medal, awarded annually to rising…
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World-leading neurologist awarded Outstanding Female Researcher Medal
A neurologist and epileptologist whose pioneering research has transformed the understanding and treatment of epilepsy has been awarded Australia’s most prestigious health and medical sciences award for women researchers, the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences’ Outstanding Female Researcher Medal. Laureate Professor Ingrid Scheffer AO FRS FAA FAHMS, Chair…
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AAHMS welcomes release of draft National Strategy for health and medical research
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences welcomes today’s release of the draft National Health and Medical Research Strategy 2026–2036. On initial reading of the draft strategy, the Academy is pleased to see that several of the priorities it has consistently called for are included in the draft. These…
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17 emerging leaders welcomed to the Academy’s Mentorship Program
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) welcomes 17 new mentees to the AAHMS Mentorship Program, recognising their potential as emerging leaders in health and medical research. Chosen from a competitive national pool of applicants, the new mentees will join the Academy as Associate Members for three years…
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AAHMS warns: international scientific cooperation is vital for progress
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) has today released a new position statement affirming its commitment to protecting and advancing global scientific cooperation and collaboration. The statement highlights the Academy’s strong support for international mobility, open exchange of knowledge, and research free from political interference – principles…
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AAHMS calls for urgent national program to monitor human exposure to chemical contaminants
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) has today released a policy statement calling for the establishment of a National Human Biomonitoring Program to track Australians’ exposure to chemical contaminants, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – a group of human-made “forever chemicals”. “PFAS are group of…
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Congratulations to our eight Fellows elected to the Academy of Science
Eight Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Fellows have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to health and medical research with election to the Australian Academy of Science. Professors David Adams, Gabrielle Belz, Helen Christensen, Jürgen Götz, David Huang, Christina Mitchell, Clare Scott and Anthony Weiss were announced as new…
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AAHMS welcomes re-elected Albanese Government
AAHMS welcomes re-elected Albanese Government and key health portfolio appointments The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences congratulates Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his government on their re-election and the formation of the new ministry. We extend our warm congratulations to the Hon Mark Butler MP on his reappointment…
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AAHMS 2025 Election Platform
Health and Medical Research core to National Resilience: AAHMS 2025 Election Platform The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) has today launched its 2025 Election Platform, calling on all political parties and candidates to strengthen Australia’s future resilience by placing health and medical research at the centre of…