Professor John Prins commences as President of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences

Professor John Prins has taken office as President of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS), beginning a three-year term from its Annual General Meeting on 23 October 2026.

Previously the Academy’s Vice-President and a Fellow since 2015, Professor Prins succeeds Professor Louise Baur AM, bringing extensive experience in clinical care, medical research, research translation and academic leadership.

Professor Prins is the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney and an endocrinologist with an international reputation in diabetes and metabolic disease. He holds medical and doctoral qualifications and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

His previous leadership roles include Head of Melbourne Medical School, Director and CEO of the Mater Research Institute, Executive Director of Health Translation Queensland and Chair of the Australian Health Research Alliance. His career has spanned patient care, research, and education, with a strong focus on translating discoveries into better health outcomes.

“It is a privilege to lead an Academy whose Fellows bring such breadth of expertise and a shared commitment to improving health,” Professor Prins said. “Our responsibility is to put that expertise to work for the public. I look forward to working with Fellows and partners to bring evidence into decision-making, support the next generation of health and medical researchers, and help Australia prepare for the health challenges ahead.”

The Academy warmly welcomes Professor Prins to the presidency and thanks Professor Baur for her leadership and contribution during her term. She will continue to serve on the Academy’s Executive as Immediate Past President for two years.

Academy media contact: Khaled Chakli: [email protected] (0423 099 568)