Academy of Medical Sciences

⏳ Two weeks to go until our International Health Lecture with @thelancet.com Hear from Dr Sania Nishtar, CEO of Gavi, as she explores what needs to change to improve global health at scale. 📍 London 🗓️ Wed 4 Nov 2026 ✅ Public event, free and open to all Register now: bit.ly/4yvB86k

Our Networking Grants scheme is now open 🌏🤝 ✅ Provides up to £30k over one year ✅ Supports UK-based and international researchers to build interdisciplinary networks ✅ Applications open until 13 Nov 2026 See full details of eligibility and apply: bit.ly/4hZmRZr

From trainee physician to CEO of Gavi, what can Dr Sania Nishtar's career journey tell us about the future of global health? Hear her insights at our International Health Lecture with @acmedsci.bsky.social 🌎 Register: spkl.io/633217VICN

“Together, we are so much stronger” Great to hear from Professor Shakila @thangaratinam.bsky.social on the work being done in @liverpooluni.bsky.social and across the North for cardiovascular disease prevention among women. @acmedsci.bsky.social

Join Dr Sania Nishtar and an expert panel at our International Health Lecture with @thelancet.com 🌍 📍 London 📅 Wed 4 Nov Hear from Dr Ayoade Alakija, Prof Paul Heath and Dr Soumya Swaminathan, then put your questions to the panel in our audience Q&A. 🎟️ bit.ly/4hzaT8L

Access to trusted health information is more important than ever. Our joint Q&A with the @royalsociety.org answers common questions about how vaccines work, their safety & effectiveness. ⬇️ Explore below ➡️ Learn more from Academy Fellow Prof Helen McShane: bit.ly/4hWTubu

As new technologies reshape how people find health information, trusted evidence matters more than ever. Fellows Prof Dame Angela McLean and Prof Sir Chris Whitty explore how the medical sciences community can help people find answers they can trust. ➡️ bit.ly/4dMGlPL

Applications are open for our new fellowship programme with @lifearc.bsky.social 🚀 The scheme supports clinician scientists to build the skills, networks and experience needed to turn innovations in rare diseases into real-world impact. See eligibility and apply: bit.ly/4z1bUNQ

How do clinicians make decisions in the face of risk or uncertainty? In our joint lecture with @bmj.com, Academy Fellow Prof Sir Chris Whitty shared insights into the concept of "holding risk" in medical decision-making. ➡️ bit.ly/46T1zHY

Dr Elin Haf Davies shares how FLIER helped her navigate professional challenges and continue building a platform that is now benefiting patients around the world. ➡️ Read her inspiring story and learn why investing in future research leaders matters: bit.ly/4y7B7Gw

We welcome the National Commission's proposed lifecycle approach to AI regulation. Our Policy Director, Emma Greenwood, notes delivering it will require protected, funded research time in the NHS to evaluate AI in real-world care. ➡️ See her take: bit.ly/4h7MHKB

From physician to CEO of @gavi.org, what can Dr Sania Nishtar's 30+ year career journey tell us about the future of global health? Hear her unique insights at our International Health Lecture with @thelancet.com 🌎 📍 London 📅 Wed 4 Nov, 2026 🤝 Free and open to all Register now: bit.ly/4xiv14M

We are delighted to announce the speakers for our women’s health event on October 7 with @acmedsci.bsky.social The event will address the inequalities highlighted in our #WomanoftheNorth report to help translate evidence into delivery-ready priorities. Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-hea...

Women’s health must always be a priority The next @acmedsci.bsky.social and @thenhsa.bsky.social North of England Cross Sector hub event will address inequalities highlighted in our #WomanoftheNorth report to translate evidence into priorities for policymakers www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-hea...

⏳ Just two weeks left to apply for our starter grants for clinical lecturers, offering up to £40,000 over 1-2 years for research-active clinical lecturers. 🗓️ Deadline: 1 September 🔗 bit.ly/4pQwUUa

📅Event announcement: Women's Health in the North of England - Turning evidence into action We are pleased to announce the third North of England Cross-Sector Hub event with @acmedsci.bsky.social, bringing together expert voices to establish priorities in women’s health.

The UK economy cannot grow while poor health keeps people out of work. In the Health Service Journal, our CEO Rosalind Campion sets out how the UK can deliver better health and economic outcomes by leaning in to one of its greatest strengths: medical science. (🔒) www.hsj.co.uk/policy-and-r...

⏳ 1 month left to apply for our Starter grants for clinical lecturers. Offering up to £40,000 over 1-2 years, the scheme helps research-active clinical lecturers move towards research independence. 🗓️ Applications close 1 September @tomabbott.bsky.social @qmul.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/4yWDoVP

Our new polling with @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social explores how people in the UK experience and respond to health misinformation. The findings reveal a striking disconnect: while many see health misinformation as a serious issue, far fewer believe they could be misled. ➡️ Explore more: bit.ly/4yMClYB

The SUSTAIN programme is now open for applications. Delivered in collaboration with @acmedsci.bsky.social and supported by @raeng.org.uk, it supports women in research to develop leadership and career potential, and is open to award-holders from eligible schemes across the academies. bit.ly/4fenn5T

Congratulations to Dr Ruth McKernan CBE FMedSci, our newly elected Vice-President (Non-Clinical) 🎉 A renowned neuroscientist and life sciences leader, she will help shape our strategic direction and strengthen non-clinical biomedical research. ➡️ bit.ly/4yoIqdl

Decentralised or hybrid clinical trials can bring research closer to home - boosting access & inclusion. A new @acmedsci.bsky.social report, supported by us + @nihr.bsky.social shows how to encourage more of these trials: choice, trust & clearer guidance. acmedsci.ac.uk/file-downloa...

🌟 Calling all interested in improving lives with #HealthcareData - FREE Clinical Audit Awareness Week webinars are open for registration: www.hqip.org.uk/clinical-audit-awareness-week #CAAW26 #ClinicalAudit #HealthcareImprovement #QualityImprovement #PatientSafety #HealthcareLeaders #NHSdoctor

The MRC- @acmedsci.bsky.social policy internship scheme offers first-hand experience of the medical science policy and communications environment. If you're interested in how policy is made, don't miss out! ⏰ Apply by the 27 April: apply.workable.com/academy-of-m...

We’re excited to get going with our Commercialising Cell & Gene Therapies event to mark the launch of the @acmedsci.bsky.social North of England Cross-Sector Hub here at @newcastleuni.bsky.social Frederick Douglass Centre.