Paolo Menaspà

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INTRODUCING our new President! Epilepsy genetics pioneer Laureate Professor Sam Berkovic has been elected the 21st President of the Australian Academy of Science, Australia's leading independent voice for science. Berkovic, who discovered the first gene for epilepsy in 1995 and revolutionised our understanding of the disease, takes office at a time when investment in research and development is at a historic low. He says bringing science to the service of the nation so that everyone can benefit from it will be paramount during his presidency. Berkovic won the Prime Minister's Prize for Science in 2014 and is a Fellow of the Royal Society. He takes office in May 2026.

I was a top listener of @gioacigno Rossini globally. #SpotifyWrapped spotify.com/wrapped-share/…

After 15 years & 4 Olympic cycles in High Performance Sport, I'm now offering consulting services to support teams & organisations. I'm available for campaign planning, performance team effectiveness, mentoring & solving applied performance challenges. Feel free to reach out 🎯

The CSIRO, the agency that gave the world Wi-Fi, among other world-leading research, has never been more important to Australia’s future. Successive governments have failed to invest. We need to turn that around and value the science and scientists that are key to our future. theguardian.com/australia-news…

This morning, Academy Chief Executive, Anna-Maria Arabia, appeared live on ABC TV News Breakfast from the United Nations Headquarters to discuss the global movement advocating for clean indoor air to be a fundamental human right. Read the transcript: bit.ly/4gAo08O #indoorair

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the announcement that the Australian Government has started exploratory talks on Australia’s possible association to Horizon Europe. This is an important first step. Association with Horizon Europe would scale and diversify Australia international scientific collaborations. We’ve long advocated for Association to Horizon Europe, recognising it would mitigate geopolitical risks and deliver economic and scientific benefits to Australia. We look forward to supporting the talks in view of Australia taking its place in this world-leading research program. Learn more: science.org.au/news-and-event… #HorizonEurope 📸 (L-R) Former Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering CEO Kylie Walker, Executive Director Governance, Strategy & Partnerships at Universities Australia, John Wellard, and Academy of Science Chief Executive Anna-Maria Arabia OAM.

Vaccination is effective against specific infections, and for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or events. Global systematic review & meta analysis of the shingles vaccine showed it could lower risk of a heart attack or stroke by as much as 18%. theguardian.com/science/2025/s…

Too often, I see people talk about a replication as if the first study has established something, and the replication study is a double-check. What people often fail to understand is that we do not do replication studies to *check* a finding, but to *establish* a finding. 1/x

Celebrating #NationalScienceWeek in Australia! 🔬 From physiology to psychology, science drives every personal best in high-performance sport. Know a young person dreaming of a career in sport? Show them this video! I'm no actor, but it highlights some amazing STEM careers!!

Generative AI runs on a paradox: it relies on content creators - artists, journalists and coders - whose work trains its models while eroding their incomes. The fix is to treat creative knowledge as a public good and fund it collectively. Read piece by @FaustoGernone and me ➡️ project-syndicate.org/onpoint/how-ai…

Persistent underinvestment in Australian R&D by government and the business sector is now intolerable. Within five years, Australia will be at the bottom of the OECD – no place to be in a volatile and technologically advanced world where research – and the technologies it produces – is a source of intense global competition and power. R&D investment creates new industries, gives us the tools we need to be self-reliant, makes us more resilient to external shocks, and turbocharges productivity and economic growth. Increasing government investment is only part of the solution. Sustained business sector R&D underinvestment has now amounted to a gap of $32.5B when compared with the OECD average. The Australian Academy of Science proposes incentivising large business R&D investment by introducing an R&D levy on businesses earning over $100M annually, with discounts for companies that invest in R&D. The levy revenue must be legislated, quarantined and invested in research to maintain the wellspring of innovation needed to keep the R&D system – including Australian businesses – healthy, productive, and delivering for all Australians. It is time for an urgent national conversation on R&D investment in Australia to secure our future. Learn more: science.org.au/news-and-event…

This study is of better methodological quality than previous ones and includes data on 5,200 runners (it is the largest study so far and a casual inference approach was used). It showed that the higher the ACWR, the lower the injury risk. Oops! bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/…

"A little bit of science, a little bit of heart. That is all." @gioacigno 🧑🏻‍🔬♥️

Are you a top US-based scientist wanting to relocate to Australia? We are now calling for formal applications from both Australian and non-Australian citizens based in the US whose work is internationally recognised as exceptional. The Academy offers a comprehensive relocation package including research funding, Australian research infrastructure access, family relocation support, and visa acceleration. We are seeking research leaders, senior scientists and innovation experts. 📅 Applications close: Aug 29, 2025 Learn more: science.org.au/news-and-event…

Thrilled to have presented our work on "Establishing Australia's Science and Research Priorities for HP Sport: An Evidence-Based Approach" at the @E_C_S_S Congress in Rimini! The vibrant exchange of ideas and collaborative spirit make the ECSS congress an invaluable opportunity.

This article on "tiredness of life" sheds light on the intricate ways we experience life. theconversation.com/i-couldnt-care…

It's important to acknowledge the diverse ways individuals navigate the aging process and approach these discussions with empathy & understanding. I think that individuals should have the freedom to make deeply personal decisions about their own lives, including end-of-life care.

@ingham_steve Thanks for having me Steve! 🎙️

Thank you @MenaspaP for a fascinating conversation about how you're approaching applied research in elite sport. Take a listen over the weekend folks! supportingchampions.co.uk/category/podca…

Honored to join the celebrations for 70 years of the Australian Academy of Science! 🎉 That birthday cake was spectacular! 🎂