Academy of Medical Sciences

Congratulations to the 60 exceptional biomedical and health scientists elected to the Academy Fellowship today in recognition of their outstanding contributions to advancing medical science 🎉 Meet our new Fellows: bit.ly/3RQlLWw

Our new cohort spans an impressive range of sectors and disciplines: 🔬 Industry including pharma, biotechnology and drug discovery 💡 Traditionally under-represented fields such as speech and language therapy, medical ethics, traumatic brain injury and AI in healthcare

We’re committed to building a diverse Fellowship that reflects the breadth of medical sciences: ⚖️ 42% of our 2026 Fellows are women, the highest proportion ever elected in a single year 🏛️ Our new Fellows come from 28 institutions, with representation from across the UK

Congratulations to the 60 exceptional biomedical and health scientists elected to the Academy Fellowship today in recognition of their outstanding contributions to advancing medical science 🎉 Meet our new Fellows: bit.ly/3RQlLWw

Keen to make the most of the day? From 12pm, you can take part in our interactive showcase and networking lunch to hear directly from organisations turning engineering biology from breakthrough science into real-world health solutions. ➡️ Register now: bit.ly/4tK578s

How do we work together to use engineering to improve health? Find out at our FORUM Sir Colin Dollery Lecture, exploring how engineering biology is transforming healthcare 🧬✨ 📅 Tues 2 June, 2pm 📍 Edinburgh Register now: bit.ly/4tMc74G

Decentralised or hybrid clinical trials can bring research closer to home - boosting access & inclusion. A new @acmedsci report, supported by us + @NIHRrdn shows how to encourage more of these trials: choice, trust & clearer guidance. Read more: acmedsci.ac.uk/file-download/…

Whether you’re already working in engineering biology or curious about how these approaches could shape your work, this event will spark ideas and connections you can take away with you 🚀 Lecture sign up: bit.ly/4da37Qx Showcase sign up: bit.ly/4n7OxOd

To make the most of the day, join us before the lecture from 12pm for an interactive showcase and networking lunch 🤝 You'll connect directly with those who are moving engineering biology from breakthrough science into deployable health solutions. ➡️ bit.ly/4n7OxOd

Join our FORUM Sir Colin Dollery Lecture, exploring the potential of engineering biology to transform healthcare✨ Hear from Prof Susan Rosser FRSE FLSW, as well as an interactive panel discussion with experts across sectors. ➡️ bit.ly/4da37Qx

🌟 Calling all interested in improving lives with #HealthcareData - Clinical Audit Awareness Week 2026 webinars are open for registration: hqip.org.uk/clinical-audit… #ClinicalAudit #HealthcareImprovement #QualityImprovement #PatientSafety #HealthcareLeaders #NHSdoctor #CAAW26

Our  FORUM programme convenes participants across sectors for national discussions on scientific opportunities, technology trends and developments for health and life sciences. ➡️ Discover how your organisation can join FORUM: bit.ly/4sEAsZC

Join us in Scotland for our FORUM Sir Colin Dollery Lecture ✨ 📅 Tues 2 June 📍 Edinburgh This year's keynote lecture delivered by Prof Susan Rosser FRSE FLSW will explore the power of engineering biology to improve health and tackle key challenges. ➡️ bit.ly/4vBbkWm

The scheme is helping Prof Philip Shaw deepen his research into the progression of ADHD, turning new insights into more targeted treatments and interventions. See how the programme is supporting his work and his advice for applying. 🔒 researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-funding-ins…

Are you a biomedical or healthcare researcher who has recently moved to the UK to start a full Professorship? You could receive up to £500k to power your research through our Professorships scheme 🚀 🗓️ Apply by Wed 10 June 2026 ➡️ bit.ly/42clDCG @SciTechgovuk

We’re excited to get going with our Commercialising Cell & Gene Therapies event to mark the launch of the @acmedsci North of England Cross-Sector Hub here at @UniofNewcastle’s Frederick Douglass Centre.

With support from the @SciTechgovuk, @wellcometrust and @TheBHF, this year’s funded projects will also help strengthen the UK’s ability to prevent and respond to future health emergencies.

These awards support researchers at a critical stage in their careers, giving them the freedom to test ambitious ideas and tackle some of today's most pressing health challenges - from Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s to infectious disease and chronic pain 🧠🧬

We’re pleased to share the latest round of our Springboard programme 👏 This year we're supporting 55 early career researchers across the UK whose bold ideas have the potential to save lives, investing £6.7M in discovery-driven health research 💡 ➡️ bit.ly/48O7ZJD

Are you a researcher, clinician, cell and gene therapy industry partner, or innovation ecosystem stakeholder? Join us next week in Newcastle for the launch event for the ‌@acmedsci North of England Cross-Sector Hub launch thenhsa.co.uk/events/commerc… 1 /2

We are delighted to announce that Professor Mimoun Azzouz will be delivering the opening keynote for the launch event of @acmedsci North of England cross-sector hub - Commercialising Cell & Gene Therapies: From Idea to Patient Impact, hosted by the NHSA. eventbrite.co.uk/e/commercialis…