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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.”
Professor Louise Baur
AM FAHMS
President
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Scientia Professor Justin Gooding
FAA FTSE FAHMS
NHMRC Leadership Fellow/Scientia Professor
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Professor Julie Simpson
FAHMS
Head of Biostatistics Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, and Director, Methods and Implementation Support for Clinical and Health (MISCH) Research Hub, The University of Melbourne
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Professor James Whisstock
FAHMS
Deputy Dean Research, Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences
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Latest publications
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 […]
Read MoreWomen in the Health and Medical Sciences: Decadal Plan
A national roadmap to advance equity, leadership and opportunity for women across Australian health and medical sciences Women in the Health and Medical Sciences: Decadal Plan sets out a ten-year, evidence-based roadmap to dismantle systemic barriers, foster leadership and embed equity for women across Australia’s health and medical sciences (HMS). Developed by the Australian Academy of […]
Read MoreAAHMS submission on the draft National Health and Research Strategy
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) has made a submission to the Commonwealth Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s consultation on the draft National Health and Medical Research Strategy 2026–2036. The Academy welcomes the release of Australia’s first overarching national strategy for health and medical research, describing it as a landmark opportunity to […]
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