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Dr Tan Chorh Chuan FMedSci is Permanent Secretary (National Research and Development) in the Prime Minister’s Office, Singapore 🏥 A renal physician and former Director of Medical Services, he is internationally recognised for his leadership in public health and science policy.
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Dr John Climax FMedSci is a biotechnology leader and co-founder of ICON plc, a leading clinical research organisation 🔬 He is also Founder and CEO of Afimmune, developing new medicines for rare diseases, and founded the Human Dignity Foundation to protect children's rights.
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Dr Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw FMedSci is the founder and Executive Chairperson of Biocon, a leading biopharmaceutical company based in India 💊 A pioneer of India’s biotechnology sector, she has led major advances in affordable biologics for cancer, diabetes and autoimmune diseases.
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Congratulations to our new Honorary Fellows who have been elected for their outstanding contributions across health and science, driving innovation and improving lives around the world 🎉 Read more: bit.ly/4czLnPL And scroll to learn about our new Honorary Fellows
18.02.2026 09:25 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Dr Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw FMedSci is the founder and Executive Chairperson of Biocon, a leading biopharmaceutical company based in India 💊
A pioneer of India’s biotechnology sector, she has led major advances in affordable biologics for cancer, diabetes and autoimmune diseases.
Dr Roxanne Keynejad, former Starter Grant awardee, next to a quote that reads: "My Starter Grant has provided vital bridging funds to strengthen my research partnerships and collaboratively develop post-doctoral funding proposals."
Calling early-career clinical lecturers across medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine 📢
Are you looking to kickstart your career? Apply for an Academy Starter Grant to receive up to £40k in funding (up from £30k!)
🗓️ Apply by Thurs 26 Feb
👉 bit.ly/466Zvw6
Developed in partnership with six national academies across Africa, Asia and Latin America, the report sets out clear recommendations to help strengthen the clinical research workforce in LMICs 💡🤝
Read more: bit.ly/3MmST5T
LMICs carry some of the highest health burdens and mortality, standing to gain the most from the benefits of health research 🌍🔬
But across many LMICs, the lack of formalised career pathways creates significant barriers for young researchers to enter and progress 🥼
Professor Shakila Thangaratinam FMedSci, Vice President (International) at the Academy of Medical Sciences, next to a quote that reads: "Investment in clinical research is an economic and public health necessity but talented researchers can only thrive when the system is in place to support them."
Our latest report highlights the urgent need for stronger support for clinical researchers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) 🌍🥼
Read the report: bit.ly/45ZMswm
Scroll to learn more 🧵
@thangaratinam.bsky.social
Dr Bahijja Raima-Abraham, Cross-Sector Experience Awardee, next to a quote that reads: "Cross-sector collaboration is essential to life sciences. It unites diverse expertise to create impactful solutions to global health challenges."
Two weeks left ⌛
Apply for our Cross-Sector Experience Awards to improve human health through collaboration
💷 Receive up to 100K in funding
🤝 Work up to 1 year in a new sector
📃 Open to UK-based applicants from any sector
Apply by 20 Feb 2026: https://bit.ly/3ZTeXYY
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Registration is open for CATAC 2026 🎉
A great opportunity for early-career researchers in medicine or health to learn from clinical academics and grow your network 🤝
🗓️ Wed 29 April
📍 MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences, London
➡️ Register now: bit.ly/4aszpWM
@mrc-lms.bsky.social
Dr Robert McCutcheon, former Starter Grant awardee, next to a quote that reads: "Obtaining a Starter Grant was an excellent way to get my project off the ground, and really helped with obtaining subsequent funding."
One month left to apply for our Starter Grants ⌛
Open to early career clinical lecturers and offers:
🔹 Up to £40k in funding
🔹 Mentoring and careers support
🔹 Application feedback, regardless of outcome
Apply by Thurs 26 Feb, 2026: https://bit.ly/4bWAmI0
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Clinical academics bridge scientific discovery and patient care 🔬✨
We’re committed to supporting them and we hope Prof Smyth’s advice is helpful as you explore a clinical academic career.
Learn about our work to support clinical academic careers: bit.ly/4ka336r
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Prof Smyth advises speaking with clinical academics in your specialty
Our CATAC event on Wed 29 April is a great way to do this, with opportunities to network with peers & senior academics 🤝
Registration will open soon, follow us to stay up to date!
➡️ bit.ly/3YWwBuH
Professor Rosalind Smyth CBE FMedSci, VP (Clinical), Academy of Medical Sciences, next to a quote that reads: "What matters isn’t following a prescribed path but finding opportunities that align with your interests and developing them systematically."
“What matters isn’t following a prescribed path but finding opportunities that align with your interests” ✨
Prof @rosalindsmyth.bsky.social, VP (Clinical) at the Academy, shares her advice for doctors getting into research with @bmj.com
➡️ www.bmj.com/content/392/...
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There's one month left to apply for our Cross-Sector Experience Awards ⌛
Receive up to £100K in funding and work up to 1 year in another sector, a great opportunity to drive health innovation through cross-sector collaboration 🚀
Apply by 20 Feb 2026: bit.ly/4pTMpsS
Join us and the @acmedsci.bsky.social on 3 February for our next cross-sector programme event! We'll be celebrating impactful #CancerInnovation projects and discussing advancing #cancer #innovation within primary care.
Register your place today: lshubwales.com/events/worki...
We are delighted to announce our new partnership with The @acmedsci.bsky.social, as it expands its UK-wide Cross-Sector Programme to strengthen collaboration across the North of England 📢
🔗 www.thenhsa.co.uk/2026/01/acad...
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The partnership will deliver cross-sector events across the North West, North East and Yorkshire and the Humber, focusing on areas where cross-sector working can deliver the greatest impact🤝
Learn more: bit.ly/4r9amOe
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Professor Jim Naismith, VP (Non-Clinical) at the Academy of Medical Sciences, next to a quote that reads: "By working with the NHSA as a regional hub, we're bringing people together across sectors and career stages, and supporting new ways of working."
Pleased to share a new partnership with the @thenhsa.bsky.social, expanding our Cross-Sector Programme across the North of England 🎉
The new hub joins our regional hubs in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, working to break down barriers for collaboration.
👉 bit.ly/4r9amOe
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Calling all early career clinical lecturers! 🚀
Apply for an Academy Starter Grant to receive up to £40k in funding (up from £30k!) 💷 ✨
What sets Starter Grants apart?
- Feedback for all applicants
- Mentoring & careers support
Apply by Thurs 26 Feb 🗓️
👉 bit.ly/4qTA8Wk
See the coverage:
➡️ BBC: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
➡️ Guardian: www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
Read the full paper in @bmj.com:
➡️ www.bmj.com/content/392/...
We’re proud to see Academy Fellows like Prof Jebb help shape public understanding of treatments through evidence-based research.
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New research shows people who stop weight-loss jabs can regain weight up to four times faster than those stopping diet and exercise.
The study, co-led by Academy Fellow Prof Susan Jebb OBE FMedSci at @ox.ac.uk, highlights the risks of short-term approaches to obesity treatment.
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There's two weeks left to apply for our Professorship scheme ⏰
🌍 Available to biomedical or healthcare researchers moving from overseas to the UK to start a Professorship
💷 Receive up to £500k in funding
Apply by Wed 21 Jan 4pm GMT
👉 bit.ly/499n2yi
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Applying for an Academy Starter Grant?
You can also apply for our PPI Fund and receive up to £2.5K to directly remunerate PPI contributors who help shape your application.
📅 Starter Grants open this month - stay tuned!
👉 Learn more on how to apply: bit.ly/4poPHoJ
#PatientInvolvement
⏰ Less than one week to apply for our CATAC competitions!
Apply by Thurs 8 Jan to
📑 Showcase your research
🤝Grow your network
💬 Connect with peers across disciplines
Learn more and see eligibility to apply: bit.ly/3KZg8T9
#CATAC26 #ClinicalAcademia #MedicalResearch #HealthResearch
Their service to the Academy, alongside their scientific achievements, exemplifies the collaborative spirit that drives UK health research forward.
Congratulations to all Fellows on this well-deserved recognition.
Read more: bit.ly/44RC2yd
#NewYearHonours #Honours
We're particularly pleased to see recognition of Fellows who've contributed significantly to the Academy:
🔹 Prof Jill Belch CBE - a Founder Fellow
🔹 Prof Martin Humphries OBE - former Vice President, who established our Regional Champions Scheme
🔹 Prof Alan Boyd MBE - incoming Academy Council member
Congratulations to the Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences who have been recognised in the 2026 New Year Honours for their outstanding contributions to medical science, spanning global health, cancer research, cardiovascular medicine, gene therapy and behavioural science.
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We look forward to working together on this critical issue 🤝
To learn more about our work in this area:
➡️ Discover how we support clinical academics: bit.ly/4s2zibf
➡️ Learn about how we work with funders: bit.ly/3MDRWpO
