Congratulations to all recipients of the 2026 Australia Day Honours.
We would especially like to recognise those recipients affiliated with our member institutes. See the list of recipients recognised and celebrated for contributions in medical research...
aamri.org.au/news-events/...
Thank you for your involvement, interest and promotion of Australia’s medical research sector.
In 2026, we’ll keep pushing for sustainable funding, while also delivering sector benchmarking and a new 5-year EDI strategy.
Wishing you a happy festive break - see you back in early January.
860+ emails have gone to MPs across 130 electorates calling for the full Medical Research Future Fund in the 2026–27 Federal Budget
Medical research pays for itself - every $1 returns $3.90
Let it fund tomorrow - share your voice:
www.aamri.org.au/mrff
#releasethefullmrff
AAMRI WA is excited to welcome Adjunct A/Prof Sandra Bellekom of Ear Science Institute Australia
as the new WA Chair, and we thank Prof Jonathan Carapetis AM of @thekidsau.bsky.social for his outstanding leadership as WA's inaugural Chair
More at: aamri.org.au/state-chapte...
🧬 Cancer, heart disease, dementia — vital research is being delayed by lack of #MRFF funding.
Parliament wraps up soon. Every voice counts before the 2026–27 Budget #releasethefullmrff
📢Email your MP today & demand full MRFF release at www.aamri.org.au/mrff
💪 Thanks to everyone who’s written to their MP calling for the full release of the Medical Research Future Fund - your voices are being heard!
📬600+ emails. 8,000+ contact points. 122 electorates contacted, with every state & territory reached.
AAMRI joins Dr Monique Ryan MP and research leaders in Canberra today calling for the Fed Govt to unlock the full $1 bn Medical Research Future Fund each year.
Half the Funding. Half the Future.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#releasethefullmrff
AAMRI welcomes Prof Jason Kovacic (Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute) as our new President, succeeding Prof Elizabeth Hartland AM.
We also welcome new Board members:
🔹 Prof Ricky Johnstone – Peter Mac
🔹 Prof Maria Makrides – SAHMRI
🔹 Prof Ken Smith – WEHI
aamri.org.au/news-events/...
“As an independent you need to find areas that matter, that you can make a difference… I’m the only person who’s ever asked a question about medical research funding in the House.”
- Dr @mon4kooyong.bsky.social MP at AAMRI’s President’s Breakfast, on making a difference. #2025AAMRIConvention
Congratulations to Dr Luis García-Marín, winner of the 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award, for his groundbreaking brain genetics research uncovering the links between genes, brain structure and disease.
Learn more 👉 aamri.org.au/news-events/...
Australia’s leading medical research institutes are in Canberra this week for the #2025AAMRIConvention.
Two days of discussion on the future of medical innovation — from public trust in science to AI-driven discovery, workforce wellbeing and national research strategy.
aamri.org.au/news-events/...
Special thanks to Dr Yew Wong of @centenaryinstitute.bsky.social & Uni of Sydney.
His stunning artwork Cellular Cosmos inspired our #2025AAMRIConvention design - a fusion of science & art capturing the elegance and movement of cellular life - thanks to Yew for his generosity in sharing his art.
The winner of the 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award - proudly sponsored by CSL - will be announced at the 2025 AAMRI Dinner on 4 Nov.
Thanks @minterellison.bsky.social for celebrating our brilliant finalists for 2025!
#2025AAMRIConvention
Congratulations to Dr Yumi Sheehan of @kirbyinstitute.bsky.social announced as a 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award Finalist!
Her groundbreaking work is transforming hepatitis C care in prisons — boosting testing and treatment to help achieve WHO’s global HCV elimination goals.
The winner of the 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award - proudly sponsored by CSL - will be announced at the 2025 AAMRI Dinner on 4 Nov.
Thanks to @minterellison.bsky.social for backing this year’s exceptional finalists!
#2025AAMRIConvention
Meet Dr @joshosowicki.bsky.social of Murdoch Children's Research Institute, a 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award Finalist!
He’s leading pioneering Strep A human challenge and clinical trials to fast-track vaccines and improve care for patients with life-threatening infections.
The MRFF was designed to support research and our future. That’s all. Full stop.
ALL the proceeds from the fund should be used to guarantee we have a vibrant health and medical research system.
The Government has an opportunity to secure a prosperous future - best part, it’s already paid for!
The money is just sitting there...
while 30% kids with rare diseases don't see their 5th birthday
while cancer patients transition to palliative care
while neurodegenerative diseases take precious memories
while brilliant scientists run out of funding and lose their jobs
...it just seems insane
Image: Child in a hospital bed looking at a researcher, half colour, half black and white. Main heading: Half the funding. Half the future. Sub heading: Ask Canberra to keep its promise to medical research. Text: Breakthroughs don’t happen on broken promises. Tagline: Release the full Medical Research Future Fund aamri.org.au/mrff
Half the funding. Half the future.
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) was meant to deliver $1B a year — only $650M is reaching researchers.
Join the call to release the full MRFF.
www.aamri.org.au/mrff
#releasethefullmrff
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Less than two weeks to #2025AAMRIConvention - see you in Canberra for two days of ideas, innovation + connection!
Thanks to our sponsors helping bring it all together:
CSL | dandolopartners | @minterellison.bsky.social | @eppendorf.bsky.social | @clarivateag.bsky.social | Membes
The winner of the 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award - proudly sponsored by CSL - will be announced at the 2025 AAMRI Dinner on 4 Nov.
Grateful to @minterellison.bsky.social for championing Australia’s next generation of research leaders!
#2025AAMRIConvention
Introducing Dr Aaminah Khan of @kidscancerinst.bsky.social, a 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award Finalist!
Her research is transforming treatment for aggressive childhood brain cancers, finding new ways to stop deadly tumours like diffuse midline glioma in their tracks.
The winner of the 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award - proudly sponsored by CSL - will be announced at the 2025 AAMRI Dinner on 4 Nov.
Thank you to @minterellison.bsky.social for supporting this year’s outstanding finalists!
#2025AAMRIConvention
Congratulations to Dr Luis M García-Marín of @qimrb.bsky.social – announced as a 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award Finalist!
His computational neurogenomics research is revealing how our genes shape brain structure, behaviour and diseases like Parkinson’s, dementia and depression.
We’re thrilled to welcome @clarivateag.bsky.social as a sponsor of the 2025 AAMRI Convention (4–5 Nov, Canberra)!
Together, we’re driving innovation and accelerating the impact of Australia’s medical research.
🔗 clarivate.com
#2025AAMRIConvention
Meet our 2025 Rising Star finalists🌟
Dr Luis M García-Marín - @qimrb.bsky.social
Dr Aaminah Khan - Children's Cancer Institute
Dr @joshosowicki.bsky.social - Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Dr Yumi Sheehan - @kirbyinstitute.bsky.social
2025 finalist sponsor - @minterellison.bsky.social
AAMRI is thrilled to announce our 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award Finalists, proudly sponsored by CSL.
These outstanding researchers are shaping the future of health + medical research in Australia 👏 #2025AAMRIRisingStar
aamri.org.au/news-events/...
Winner announced 4 Nov at #2025AAMRIConvention
Thanks to @auhealthjournal.bsky.social for giving us the opportunity to share AAMRI's thoughts on the draft national strategy - with consultation closing today!
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“This government has no excuse—no reason—not to unlock the extraordinary potential of our medical researchers.”
@mon4kooyong.bsky.social on why the Medical Research Future Fund must be fully invested.
Disbursements could DOUBLE with no impact on fund’s bottom line.
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
We’ve finalised our submission to the National Health & Medical Research Strategy.
Our top priorities:
🔬 Research Excellence
💰 Sustainable Funding
👩🔬 Workforce Stability
💡 Discovery & Innovation
🌏 Translation & Impact
📄 Read the full submission: aamri.org.au/news-events/...
