Academy of Medical Sciences

We're celebrating 10 years of Springboard 🎉 Over the past decade, the programme has supported 400+ early career researchers across the UK, turning discovery science into real‑world health benefits 🔬✨ Meet the researchers behind Springboard: bit.ly/4bEkUQb

Are you a researcher, clinician, cell and gene therapy industry partner, or innovation ecosystem stakeholder Join us for @acmedsci’s North of England Cross-Sector Hub launch event - Commercialising Cell and Gene Therapies: From Idea to Patient Impact thenhsa.co.uk/events/commerc… 1/2

Investment at this scale must deliver meaningful benefits for patients across the UK. Our quantum sensing report sets out the principles needed to make that happen: bit.ly/47QKW0i @SciTechgovuk

From earlier diagnosis to less invasive tests, quantum sensing technologies have huge potential to improve healthcare. The Government's £2 billion quantum investment, announced today, signals real ambition to turn this potential into practice. 👉 ow.ly/65ZF50Yv8Vx

Commercialising Cell and Gene Therapies: From Idea to Patient Impact🎟️ We are excited to be launching @acmedsci’s North of England Cross-Sector Hub by bringing together the people, expertise and perspectives driving cell and gene therapy innovation. thenhsa.co.uk/events/commerc…

We are thrilled to announce that 22 exceptional new members have joined our diverse network of early-career professionals and researchers. This year's cohort welcomes the highest ever proportion of members from non-academic backgrounds, at 40%, reflecting the breadth of talent across our network. Together, they will work to develop innovative solutions to some of today's most pressing challenges. Find out more about our newly appointed members in our press release: ukyoungacademy.org/news/uk-young-…

🎟️ Commercialising Cell and Gene Therapies: From Idea to Patient Impact 🎟️ We are excited to announce the first in a series of events, hosted by the NHSA, marking the launch of the @acmedsci North of England Cross-Sector Hub. eventbrite.com/e/commercialis… 1/2

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.

Dr John Climax FMedSci is a biotechnology leader & co-founder of @ICONplc, a leading clinical research organisation 🔬 He is also Founder & CEO of Afimmune, developing new medicines for rare diseases, & founded the Human Dignity Foundation to protect children's rights.

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/46Klid7 And scroll to learn about our new Honorary Fellows 🧵

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/4qwBMws

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 💡🤝 Learn more: bit.ly/3MpD9z0 (3/3)

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 🥼 (2/3)

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/4amIW0t Scroll to learn more 🧵 @thangaratinam (1/3)

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: bit.ly/4avzby6

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/3Mf8q7T

How can we strengthen our brains? 🧠 Dr Andrew Budson, an Academy Networking Grant awardee, discusses in a recent interview on @voxdotcom's Today, Explained podcast 🎙️ Great seeing Academy-funded researchers sharing their expertise in accessible ways! Listen below ⬇️

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: bit.ly/4t5xE9m

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/4rfL5ln

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/45y7Rwt

“What matters isn’t following a prescribed path but finding opportunities that align with your interests” ✨ Prof Rosalind Smyth CBE FMedSci, VP (Clinical) at the Academy, shares her advice for doctors getting into research with @bmj_latest ➡️ bmj.com/content/392/bm…