Corporate Body

Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (2014 - )

From
June 2014
Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia
Alternative Names
  • AAHMS (Abbreviation)
Website
https://aahms.org/

Summary

The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences was established in 2014 to "advance health and medical research in Australia and its translation into benefits for all, by fostering leadership within our sector, providing expert advice to decision makers, and engaging patients and the public" (from https://aahms.org/). It's stated purposes are: mentoring the next generation of clinician researchers; providing independent advice to government and others on issues relating to evidence based medical practice and medical researchers; and providing a forum for discussion on progress on medical research with an emphasis on translation of research into practice. The initial membership was 116 elected Fellows.

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Created: 14 May 2019, Last modified: 20 January 2026

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This Edition: 2026 February - 1926 Centenaries
Kooyang - Gariwerd calendar - Late summer: late January to late March - season of eels
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