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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

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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 Julie Redfern

Professor Julie Redfern

FAHMS

Director of the Institute for Evidence-Based Health

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Professor Andrew Wei

Professor Andrew Wei

FAHMS

Metcalf Family Cancer Research Fellow and Laboratory Head

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Professor Shyamali Dharmage

Professor Shyamali Dharmage

FAHMS

Head of the Allergy and Lung Health Unit & Deputy Director (Research) of the Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics

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Professor Martha Hickey

Professor Martha Hickey

FAHMS

Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Professor Joshua Burns

Professor Joshua Burns

FAHMS

Endowed Chair

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Professor Susan Walker

Professor Susan Walker

FAHMS

Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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LATEST NEWS AND PUBLICATIONS

Latest publications

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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NOVEMBER 21, 2025 MAJOR REPORTS

Women 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 […]

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OCTOBER 9, 2025 CONSULTATION RESPONSES

AAHMS 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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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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