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Vale Professor Henry George Burger AO FAHMS FAA
Professor Henry Burger was a renowned clinician-scientist who made major contributions to general and reproductive endocrinology. Elected to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences in 2015, we are sad to share news of his passing on 10 October, 2024, at 91 years old. Professor Burger leaves a…
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AAHMS Fellow Professor Alex Brown elected to second Learned Academy
Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Fellow Professor Alex Brown has also been elected to the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE). Trailblazing medical doctor and Yuin man Professor Brown has helped tackle chronic disease in vulnerable communities. By identifying and overcoming health disparities, his work…
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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…
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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…
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Academy welcomes Government ban on use of genetic testing results by insurers
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, which recently called for a total ban on the use of genetic testing results in life insurance underwriting, welcomes the Government’s announcement that it will outlaw the practice. The Academy established its official position after Fellows observed patients refusing critical…
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Breast cancer biologist wins Outstanding Female Researcher Medal
A molecular and cellular biologist whose work to understand the root of breast cancer at a cellular level has been awarded the 2024 Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Outstanding Female Researcher Medal. Professor Jane Visvader FRS FAA FAHMS, Joint Head of ACRF Cancer Biology and Stem Cells Division…
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Academy urges Government to ban the use of genetic testing by life insurance industry
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) has called on the Federal Government to ban the use of genetic testing results in life insurance underwriting amid concerns of discrimination. Academy President Professor Louise Baur said the Academy had released a position statement confirming its stance after Fellows witnessed…
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Academy welcomes eight new mentees
Eight rising stars will join the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) as Associate Members, after being selected from a competitive national pool of applicants. Associate Members join the Academy for three years as part of its mentorship program, where they are paired with experienced Fellows as…
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AAHMS welcomes National Science and Research Priorities and National Science Statement
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) welcomes the Australian Government’s release of the new National Science and Research Priorities and the National Science Statement. As a leading body representing the health and medical sciences community, AAHMS is particularly encouraged by the government’s recognition of the critical role…
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August 2024 newsletter
Welcome to the August 2024 newsletter. In this edition: A message from our President Policy News Events Congratulations Fellows in the news A message from our President Earlier this year, AAHMS Fellows joined an international working group to advocate for “transformational change”…