Category: Position Statement

Position statement: Global scientific cooperation and collaboration

This statement affirms the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences’ commitment to protecting and advancing the international scientific endeavour through open, collaborative, and independent research. It aims to: The Academy stands firm in its support of international cooperation in research, and reaffirms its commitment to a…

Position statement on the use of genetic testing results in life insurance underwriting

Genetic testing saves lives. In clinical settings, it identifies the need for crucial treatments, while in medical research, it drives scientific breakthroughs essential for the future of precision medicine and personalised healthcare. However, the lack of a legislated ban preventing the life insurance industry’s use of genetic testing…