Academy of Medical Sciences

@acmedsci

Independent expert voice of biomedical and health research in the UK, fostering good health for all supported by the best research.

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Academy of Medical Sciences@acmedsci · Jul 21

📢 We are pleased to share our 7th annual diversity report 2020-24 This independent review tracks our progress on equity, diversity and inclusion across key areas of the Academy’s work. Check out our highlights below 🧵 👇 Read the full report: ow.ly/kKfA50WsqK2

acmedsci's tweet card. Progress revealed in Academy’s seventh annual diversity report

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Academy of Medical Sciences@acmedsci · Jul 24

Looking to kick start your clinical lecturer career? Apply for an Academy Starter Grant 🚀 💸 Receive up to £30k over 1-2 years to cover research costs 🔬 Helps boost your bids for longer-term funding Apply by Thurs 4 Sept 👉 Learn more: ow.ly/kcj050Wuv51

acmedsci's tweet image. Looking to kick start your clinical lecturer career? Apply for an Academy Starter Grant 🚀

💸 Receive up to £30k over 1-2 years to cover research costs
🔬 Helps boost your bids for longer-term funding

Apply by Thurs 4 Sept

👉 Learn more: ow.ly/kcj050Wuv51

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Academy of Medical Sciences@acmedsci · Jul 18

🌍 As Horizon Europe's successor Framework Programme 10 (FP10) takes shape, we stand firmly behind its ambition for Europe to lead global research & innovation. 👉 Read the Academy's response to the €175bn investment proposal & what's needed for success: ow.ly/CEbt50WrUBH

acmedsci's tweet image. 🌍 As Horizon Europe's successor Framework Programme 10 (FP10) takes shape, we stand firmly behind its ambition for Europe to lead global research &amp; innovation.

👉 Read the Academy's response to the €175bn investment proposal &amp; what's needed for success: ow.ly/CEbt50WrUBH

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Academy of Medical Sciences@acmedsci · Jul 18

Congratulations to Networking Grant awardees Prof Melissa Melby & Prof Susan Pickard 🎉 They're leading a multidisciplinary team to explore menopause in its many dimensions - biological, biographical, social & cultural - to improve care. 👉 Learn more: ow.ly/hzkU50Wp6tp

acmedsci's tweet image. Congratulations to Networking Grant awardees Prof Melissa Melby &amp; Prof Susan Pickard 🎉

They're leading a multidisciplinary team to explore menopause in its many dimensions - biological, biographical, social &amp; cultural - to improve care.

👉 Learn more: ow.ly/hzkU50Wp6tp

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Academy of Medical Sciences@acmedsci · Jul 17

Congratulations to Networking Grant awardees Prof Sian Hemmings and Prof Lindsay Hall 🎉 They're launching a new Africa-UK network to explore how the microbiome may influence mental health – an underexplored area in global health 🧠🧬 👉 Learn more: ow.ly/hzkU50Wp6tp

acmedsci's tweet image. Congratulations to Networking Grant awardees Prof Sian Hemmings and Prof Lindsay Hall 🎉

They're launching a new Africa-UK network to explore how the microbiome may influence mental health – an underexplored area in global health 🧠🧬

👉 Learn more: ow.ly/hzkU50Wp6tp

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Academy of Medical Sciences@acmedsci · Jul 17

📣 Register for Mentoring Catalysis 2025 🗓️ Tues 9 Sept 10:30am 📍 41 Portland Place, London Learn how to build inclusive, impactful mentoring schemes from the Academy's two decades of experience running successful mentoring programmes. 🔗 Sign up now: ow.ly/7oyK50Wr23I

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Academy of Medical Sciences@acmedsci · Jul 17

🗣️ "The 6 headline actions align closely with priorities the Academy has consistently championed" 🔬 President Andrew Morris responds to yesterday's @SciTechgovuk Life Sciences Plan alongside leading industry voices @BIA_UK & @ABPI_UK in @PharmaReview europeanpharmaceuticalreview.com/news/263472/uk…

acmedsci's tweet card. A focus on innovative medicines has been welcomed yet industry representatives caution that system infrastructure could limit proposed plans.

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Academy of Medical Sciences@acmedsci · Jul 16

Congratulations to Networking Grant awardees Dr Sabina Wakasiaka and Dr @amiewil 🎉 They’re building a maternity care network in Sub-Saharan Africa to improve health for adolescent mothers & newborns, one of the region’s most underserved groups💙 👉 ow.ly/hzkU50Wp6tp

acmedsci's tweet image. Congratulations to Networking Grant awardees Dr Sabina Wakasiaka and Dr @amiewil 🎉

They’re building a maternity care network in Sub-Saharan Africa to improve health for adolescent mothers &amp; newborns, one of the region’s most underserved groups💙

👉 ow.ly/hzkU50Wp6tp

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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology@SciTechgovuk · Jul 16

The UK’s life sciences industry is worth over £100 billion and is a powerhouse for our economy. Our new Life Sciences Sector Plan will implement a new strategy to drive growth, track progress, and deliver better healthcare for everyone.

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Academy of Medical Sciences@acmedsci · Jul 16

The Govt's Life Sciences Sector Plan published today delivers a robust framework that industry, academia and the NHS have long needed to help unlock the full potential of one of the UK’s most important sectors. 👉 Read our full response: ow.ly/U9uz50Wqo9b @SciTechgovuk

acmedsci's tweet image. The Govt's Life Sciences Sector Plan published today delivers a robust framework that industry, academia and the NHS have long needed to help unlock the full potential of one of the UK’s most important sectors.

👉 Read our full response: ow.ly/U9uz50Wqo9b

@SciTechgovuk

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Academy of Medical Sciences@acmedsci · Jul 15

Congratulations to Networking Grant awardees Dr Andrew Budson and Dr Jonathan Huntley 🎉 They are exploring consciousness in dementia, with the aim of uncovering new insights to improve patient care. 👉 Learn more: ow.ly/hzkU50Wp6tp

acmedsci's tweet image. Congratulations to Networking Grant awardees Dr Andrew Budson and Dr Jonathan Huntley 🎉

They are exploring consciousness in dementia, with the aim of uncovering new insights to improve patient care.

👉 Learn more: ow.ly/hzkU50Wp6tp

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Academy of Medical Sciences@acmedsci · Jul 15

📢 Calling Academy Fellows Know a rising star in health or biomedical research? Nominations are open for the 2025 Foulkes Foundation Academy of Medical Sciences Medal 🏅 💸 £1,500 prize 💬 Present at an Academy event Deadline: Wed 13 Aug, 11am BST 👉 ow.ly/giKO50WpIOr

acmedsci's tweet image. 📢 Calling Academy Fellows

Know a rising star in health or biomedical research?

Nominations are open for the 2025 Foulkes Foundation Academy of Medical Sciences Medal 🏅

💸 £1,500 prize
💬 Present at an Academy event

Deadline: Wed 13 Aug, 11am BST

👉 ow.ly/giKO50WpIOr

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Academy of Medical Sciences@acmedsci · Jul 14

Congratulations to Network Strengthening Grant awardees Prof Kiari Fougou Hadiza and Dr Margaret Ebubedike 🎉 They are exploring the lived experiences of children in crisis contexts through creative expression and prioritising Indigenous knowledge 💬 👉 ow.ly/hzkU50Wp6tp

acmedsci's tweet image. Congratulations to Network Strengthening Grant awardees Prof Kiari Fougou Hadiza and Dr Margaret Ebubedike 🎉

They are exploring the lived experiences of children in crisis contexts through creative expression and prioritising Indigenous knowledge 💬

👉 ow.ly/hzkU50Wp6tp

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