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FELLOWS

Our Fellows

The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences elects the best and brightest minds in the field of medical and health sciences as Fellows.

Fellows are elected in recognition of their outstanding achievements and exceptional contributions to the sector. They are acknowledged for their clinical, non-clinical, leadership and industry contributions to research and innovation in the health and medical sciences.

Fellows of the AAHMS

“Our Fellows sit at the heart of everything we do. They represent Australia’s leading minds in health and medical sciences, having been recognised for their clinical, non-clinical, leadership, industry and research contributions.”

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Professor Louise Baur
AM FAHMS
President

OUR FELLOWS

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To find Fellows of our Academy either use the search form below or download the FULL LIST OF CURRENT FELLOWS HERE.

Professor Susan Sawyer

Professor Susan Sawyer

AM FAHMS

Geoff and Helen Handbury Chair of Adolescent Health; Director, Centre for Adolescent Health, The Royal Children's Hospital

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Professor Minghao Zheng

Professor Minghao Zheng

FAHMS

Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Orthopedic and Regenerative Medicine

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Professor Helen Reddel

Professor Helen Reddel

FAHMS

Professor, Macquarie Medical School, Macquarie University

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Professor Julian Trollor

Professor Julian Trollor

AM FAHMS

Director and NHMRC Leadership Fellow, National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health

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Professor Valsamma Eapen

Professor Valsamma Eapen

AO FAHMS

Professor of Infant, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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Professor Jayesh Desai

Professor Jayesh Desai

FAHMS

Associate Director Clinical Research

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LATEST NEWS AND PUBLICATIONS

Latest publications

APRIL 14, 2026 EVIDENCE BRIEFS

Microplastics precaution and biomonitoring needed

From viral documentaries to scientific controversies – public debate around microplastics, forever chemicals and other contaminants has intensified in recent months. In this comprehensive evidence brief, the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences outlines what we know, what we don’t know, and what Australia’s next steps should be. By evaluating and synthesising the most […]

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FEBRUARY 6, 2026 CONSULTATION RESPONSES

Review of Human Tissue Laws

Every major advance in modern medicine rests on acts of public trust, which in many cases, is the decision to donate human tissue for research. From cancer immunotherapies to regenerative medicine, Australia’s health and medical research system depends on ethical, well-governed frameworks that honour that trust and keep pace with scientific progress. The integrity and […]

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NOVEMBER 12, 2025 EVIDENCE BRIEFS

Understanding Trust in the Health and Medical Sciences

Trust underpins every aspect of health and medical science (HMS), from how research is conducted and communicated, to how evidence is translated into health policy and clinical care. The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) has released the first in a series of policy explainers examining the concept of trust and its role in shaping […]

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We work with Fellows to provide expert advice on national health priorities, drive thought leadership in Australia and nurture future research leaders.

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January 2025 | Panel Video
Prostate cancer imaging and treatment

Professor Michael Hofman

FAHMS
Director, Prostate Cancer Theranostics and Imaging Centre of Excellence (ProsTIC)
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January 2025 | Panel Video
Developments in bioengineering bone and tumour models

Dr Nathalie Bock

FAHMS
Director, Prostate Cancer Theranostics and Imaging Centre of Excellence (ProsTIC)
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