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Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR)

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9230 0333

Address: 37 Bligh St 2000 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.asmr.org.au

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24.01.2022 We're delighted to announce the winners for the NSW +ACT Researcher Awards, which forms part of the Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) Medical Research Week! Jessica Orchard - Best 8-Minute PhD Presentation Di Wu - Best 3-minute PhD Presentation Dr Jiao-Jiao Li - Best ECR Presentation... Dr Lay Khoon Too - Best Twitter Presentation Dr Warwick Locke - Alan Skyring (MCR) Award See more

24.01.2022 Calling ALL NSW health and medical researchers to submit their abstracts to the NSW Virtual Scientific Symposium! Online registration and abstract submissions are now open https://asmr.org.au/register/NSW/ Missed presenting your work at conferences this year? Here is your chance to present at one of NSW's most anticipated scientific conferences of the year! Engage with other medical researchers presenting their work on the most critical topics in the scientific arena.... Cost: - ASMR Members - FREE - Non Members $15.00 Brought to you by the NSW and Newcastle ASMR Committees. Further details to come. Check out our facebook page for emerging details: https://www.facebook.com/events/361502288591011/

24.01.2022 TODAYS CHECKLIST: Do you know of any students in years 7-12? (or are you one yourself?) Do you like your knowledge being tested with quizzes?... Do you like winning prizes? In that case, theres only one thing left to do! Click here to take part in our annual quiz: https://asmr.org.au/asmr-mrw/asmr-mrw-schools-quiz/ *Closes August 13*

24.01.2022 Calling all NSW + Newcastle based high school students! Unsure about what a career in science looks like, or what step to take next in your studies? On October 14, youll have a chance to virtually meet scientists from a wide range of fields, and have the opportunity to ask questions and get advice about careers in medical research. Following the panel session, a virtual lab tour will be provided as well as more informal opportunities for students to engage with the medical... research community. Keep space in your diary on October 14 and keep your eye on the event page below for more details as they arise. https://www.facebook.com/events/3474625625949077

24.01.2022 Theres more to say after Are you ok? Ask, then listen, encourage action, and check in. Learn what to say at ruok.org.au... Concerned for your own emotional well-being, experiencing a personal crisis or concerned about someone else? Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14

23.01.2022 Calling ALL South Australian health and medical researchers to submit their abstracts to the South Australian Virtual Scientific Symposium! The online 2020 SA Annual Scientific Meeting will feature an exciting plenary presentation, student prizes, the Ross Wishart Memorial Award, and a mental health webinar tailored specifically for HDR students and ECRs. Cost:... - ASMR Members - FREE - Non Members $15.00 Submit your abstract here by 12 October: https://asmr.org.au/register/sa/ Stay up to date with our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/363541311468694

23.01.2022 The Australian Society for Medical Research profile logo is turning rainbow today in recognition of #LGBTSTEMDay which celebrates the achievements of #LGBT+ people in #STEM. We are proud to show our support for #diversity and #inclusion in #health and #medical research because #visibilitymatters

23.01.2022 Calling ALL Queensland Postgraduate health and medical researchers! Abstract submission and Registration for the Queensland Virtual Scientific Symposium is open now, and closes on 2nd October 2020! If youve missed presenting your research at conferences this year, this is your chance to showcase your hard work. There are two research themes held over two days:... Basic Research & Clinical Research. Remember, registration is free for ASMR members, and just $15 for non-members. Stay up to date with the event details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/241108547238663

22.01.2022 One week to go until abstracts close for our National Scientific Conference! This year, it will be held online from 18-19 Nov 2020. ASMR members: FREE... Student non-members: $35 Regular non-members: $50 Submit your abstract TODAY: https://asmr.org.au/asmr-nsc/ https://www.facebook.com/events/799487777461576/

21.01.2022 We're looking forward to meeting the next Tasmanian ASMR ECR award winner at the 2020 ASMR Medical Research Week Tasmanian Virtual Scientific Symposium in November! Dr Carlie Cullen was the 2019 winner. She's an early career neuroscientist at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania. Carlie is striving to understand how myelinating cells called oligodendrocytes respond to and regulate brain activity to help maintain, restore, or improve brain functi...on. Dr Cullen won the inaugural ASMR ECR award in 2019, for her work showing that non-invasive stimulation of brain activity using transcranial magnetic stimulation can both promote the survival of newly generated oligodendrocytes to the adult brain, and stimulate a subtle adaptive response in the existing mature myelinating cells. Carlie then went on to be named Tasmanian STEM Young Researcher of the Year in 2019. Bravo Carlie!! In her most recent publication, led by Dr Solène Ferreira and Dr Kimberley Pitman, Dr Cullen and the team explored whether cells of the oligodendrocyte lineage are impacted prior to cognitive symptom onset in a model of familial Alzheimer’s disease (AD). They found that increased expression of a form of Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP) that has been linked to familial AD, resulted in thicker myelin within the hippocampus a region of the brain important for learning and memory, prior to the formation of amyloid plaques. However, as pathology progressed increased production of new oligodendrocytes was required to maintain the population of mature cells in the brain, suggesting that replacement of sick or dying oligodendrocytes may be an early compensatory feature of AD. Find out more here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jnr.24672

20.01.2022 Calling ALL Western Australian health and medical researchers to submit their abstracts to the Western Australian Virtual Scientific Symposium! Missed presenting your work at conferences this year? Here is your chance! Abstracts for oral presentations are invited by undergraduate and postgraduate students, research assistants, postdoctoral fellows, researchers and clinicians.... Cost: - ASMR Members: FREE - Non Members: $15.00 This symposium is the perfect opportunity to: - Show off your fascinating research. - Develop your (virtual) public speaking skills. - Be eligible for fabulous prizes Submit your abstract here by 2 October: https://asmr.org.au/asmr-mrw/western-australia/ https://www.facebook.com/events/749416139232153

20.01.2022 Due to the unprecedented situation with COVID-19, ASMR Medical Research Week was rescheduled and converted to a virtual event in November 2020. It incorporates our National Scientific Conference. Join us! ASMR Medical Research Week 9- 17 November ASMR National Scientific Conference 18 - 19 November 2020... We're looking forward to celebrating great Australian health and medical research this November! National Scientific Conference cover art and design by Dr Jo Maree Courtney of Come Science With Me

20.01.2022 TASMANIAN ASMR STATE COMMITTEE Have you wondered who is behind all our fantastic ASMR Medical Research Week events in Tasmania today? ASMR Director Vera Ignjatovic holds the Medical Research Week portfolio. She works with some very talented researchers who come together and form our ASMR state committees.... Meet our 2020 TAS committee! - Dr Jenna Ziebell - Dr Martin Schultz - Dr Sharn Perry - Dr Iman Azimi - Dr Simon Lee - Dr Dino Premilovac - Dr Jodi Glading - (almost Dr) Niamh Chapman

20.01.2022 Calling all Queensland and South Australian Health and medical researchers - abstracts for your state ASMR Medical Research Week Annual Scientific meeting close TODAY! Queensland event: https://www.facebook.com/events/241108547238663/ SA Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/363541311468694/... Cost: - ASMR Members - FREE - Non Members - $15.00

19.01.2022 We're delighted to announce the finalists for the Tasmanian PhD Award, which forms part of Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) Medical Research Week The winner will be announced at the Tasmanian ASMR Annual Scientific Meeting on Monday!

19.01.2022 Today we recognise @ruokday and the importance of genuniely checking in on those around you - not just on one day, but every day. Never underestimate the importance of creating an environment where meaningful connections and conversations can be had in support of mental health #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #ruok #ruokday

19.01.2022 Australian Society for Medical Research - Advocating for Australias Health and Medical Research workforce since 1961.

19.01.2022 Calling all health and medical researchers from Western Australia: A reminder that abstract and registration for the ASMR Virtual Western Australian Scientific Symposium are open until October 2nd! If youve missed presenting your research at conferences this year, this is your chance to showcase your hard work.... Remember, registration is free for ASMR members, and just $15 for non-members. The abstract submission portal is here: http://asmr.org.au/asmr-mrw/western-australia/

19.01.2022 MEET THE QUEENSLAND ASMR STATE COMMITTEE Have you wondered who is behind all our fantastic ASMR Medical Research Week events in Queensland? ASMR Director Vera Ignjatovic holds the Medical Research Week portfolio. She works with some very talented researchers who come together and form our ASMR state committees.... This enthusiastic bunch brought together the QLD Virtual Student Symposium: Dr Mitchell Sullivan Dr Conan Wang Dr Mriga Dutt Dr Maria Halili Dr Julie Webster Dr Amelia Fotheringham Dr Melinda Dean Dr Samantha Levin Harley Robinson Dr Seth Cheetham Dr Yen-Hua Crystal Huang Dr Liyu Chen Dr Fiona Chan https://www.facebook.com/pg/theASMR/photos/?tab=album&album_id=5237855542906324

19.01.2022 The Australian Society for Medical Research proudly announces Dr. James Muecke AM as the AWT Edwards Orator for the National Scientific Congress #NSC2020. Dr Muecke, 2020 Australian of the Year and founder of Sight for All, is an accomplished ophthalmologist fighting against blindness. His work has impacted millions in aboriginal and mainstream Australia, as well as the poorest countries of Asia and Africa. Dr. Muecke uses his skills to provide passionate, fascinating, and ...at times confronting presentations about his life, his work, philanthropy, resilience and social entrepreneurship. Hear his compelling talk on November 19 at the ASMR National Scientific Congress, 2020. More on Dr Mueckes talk: https://asmr.org.au/asmr-nsc/orators/ REGISTER FOR NSC2020 TODAY: https://asmr.org.au/nsc-welcome/ Australian of the Year Awards 2020 NSC logo and design by Dr Jo Maree Courtney of Come Science With Me

18.01.2022 Attention all students & ECRs : Abstract submission for The ASMR SA Annual Scientific Meeting has been extended until midnight on Monday the 19th of Oct! While the meeting will be virtual this year, there’s still the same fantastic prizes on offer for ECRs, PhD students, and Honours students ... Registration is FREE for current ASMR members, and $15 for non-members, but you must be an ASMR member to be eligible for prizes. Register for membership here: https://asmr.org.au/membership/ Register for the ASMR SA Annual Scientific Meeting and submit your abstract here: https://asmr.org.au/register/sa/

18.01.2022 We're delighted to announce the winners for the Victorian Researcher Awards, which forms part of the Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) Medical Research Week!

17.01.2022 Calling ALL Victorian research students to submit their abstracts to the 11th Annual ASMR Victorian Student Research Symposium! Missed presenting your work at conferences this year? Here is your chance! Cost:... - ASMR Members - FREE - Non Members $15.00 This symposium is the perfect opportunity to: - Show off your fascinating research. - Develop your (virtual) public speaking skills. - Be eligible for fabulous prizes in each category. The best abstract submissions will be given virtual oral presentations on 17th of November. Submit your abstract here by 22 September: https://asmr.org.au/asmr-mrw/victoria/ National Health and Medical Research Council - NHMRC are a Major National Supporter of ASMR Medical Research Week. Gold sponsors: - Murdoch Childrens Research Institute Bronze Sponsors: - Walter and Eliza Hall Institute - Abcam https://www.facebook.com/events/312687623405073/

16.01.2022 The ASMR National Scientific Conference attendees are eligible for a number of prestigious awards. The Campion-Ma-Playoust Memorial Award is a certificate and cash award for the best oral or poster presentation. To be eligible you must be a financial member of the ASMR, under the age of thirty or a full time student of any age. Other awards include: ... - Social Media Engagement Award - Best Oral Presentation - Best Rapid-fire Talk We will also announce the Peter Doherty Leading Light Award recipient for 2020. Abstracts close on 25 September. Have you submitted yours? Dont wait, apply today! Abstract submission portal: https://asmr.org.au/regabs/ Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/799487777461576

15.01.2022 MEET THE WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ASMR STATE COMMITTEE Have you wondered who is behind all our fantastic ASMR Medical Research Week events in WA? ASMR Director Vera Ignjatovic holds the Medical Research Week portfolio. She works with some very talented researchers who come together and form our ASMR state committees.... This enthusiastic bunch brought together the 2020 WA Virtual Student Symposium: Dr Mark Agostino Huan Ting Ong Lidija Milicic Jennifer Currenti Jessica Gaff Shelley Waters Dr Britt Clynick Carolyn Wang Mudra Binju Jane Choi Erin Lloyd Dr Kimberley Wang Dr Yvonne Learmonth Derek Delaney

14.01.2022 The Australian Society for Medical Research National Scientific Conference has arrived! Share your @theASMR1 conference moments using the hashtag #NSC2020 #2020vision on twitter + Instagram! PROGRAM: https://asmr.org.au/program/... ZOOM LINK: Check your registered email address NSC Logo and design by Dr Jo Maree Courtney of @Comesciencewithme

14.01.2022 It difficult day for many of Australia’s health and medical researchers. A huge number will find out that they won’t be funded by 2021 @nhmrc grants. For many, this will spell disappointment and possibly the end of their careers. If this is you, we just want to remind you that you haven’t failed, the system has failed you.

14.01.2022 We are delighted to announce that the 59th ASMR National Scientific Conference will be held on 18-19 November 2020! ASMR members: FREE Student non-members: $35 Regular non-members: $50... The meeting was scheduled to be held in Melbourne, however, due to the restrictions on in person gatherings and travel (not part of our 2020 vision...) we are now hosting an online event to ensure we still all get a chance to "meet". This decision has been made to ensure the safety of attendees and to still provide the opportunity to attend and present at a conference this year. The conference theme is 2020 vision: the future of medical research and we will shine a light on cutting edge advances in medical research and provide a number of innovative professional development opportunities to help you take your research into the future. We welcome people from all areas of health and medical research to attend and submit their work to present at the conference. The ASMR and its members are critical for shaping the future of medical research, and at no time has this been more crucial than in a post-COVID19 World. We are accepting abstracts from now until 25 September (please note there will be no extensions after this date). We are excited to announce that this year ASMR members will receive a FREE registration! However, you will still need to officially register through the online portal to attend the meeting, and so that we can contact you with the relevant meeting information and access details. Head to the NSC website to get the ball rolling: https://asmr.org.au/asmr-nsc/ There will be a number of prizes available for presentations and social media engagement during the conference. Although anyone can submit an abstract, these prizes are limited to ASMR members only. You can become a member today here: https://asmr.org.au/membership/ We look forward to keeping you updated on programming announcements over the coming months on our facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/799487777461576/ and on: - The NSC website (https://asmr.org.au/asmr-nsc/nsc-welcome/) - Twitter (https://twitter.com/TheASMR1) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theasmr1/) - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/18451611) If you have any queries please dont hesitate to contact the executive office at [email protected] We look forward to welcoming you to the ASMR National Scientific Conference in November to share in our 2020 Vision of the future of medical research! Until then, stay well. Dr Erin McGillick & Dr Kiri Beilby ASMR Directors & 59th National Scientific Conference Co-convenors Poster made by Jo-Maree Courtney of Come Science With Me

14.01.2022 Unsure about what a career in science looks like, or what step to take next in your studies? Make sure your diary is free tomorrow night! Aimed at students in Years 9 to 12, this online event with MC Dr Emma Beckett - Food & Nutrition Scientist will feature a panel discussion with scientists from a wide range of fields, with the opportunity for students to ask questions and advice about a career in medical research. Following the panel, a virtual lab tour will be provided a...s well as more informal opportunities for students to engage with the medical research community. Although this event is targeted for those wishing to study and work in NSW, students based in other states will also have lots to take away from this great evening. Thanks to the Newcastle and NSW ASMR Local Organising Committees for drawing a diverse range of scientists together for this online STEM career seminar. Event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/3474625625949077/

13.01.2022 Science can be beautiful and brutal. How do we survive in the face of constant rejection, failure and aggravation? We arent born with the tools to help us through this but the good news is, we can learn. Christine Burns and Dr Elizabeth Pritchard of the WALT Institute will equip you with these tools and teach you how to build high levels of psychological capital incorporating the principles of Hope, Efficacy, Resilience and Optimism at the ASMR National Scientific Confe...rence this November. REGISTER TODAY: https://asmr.org.au/nsc-welcome/ When we apply the principles of psychological capital (relating to human capital and social capital) to our research profession regardless of our job roles, we will build a flourishing future for ourselves and others in medical research. Find out more about our #NSC2020 professional development sessions here: https://asmr.org.au/asmr-nsc/pd-sessions/

13.01.2022 Make no mistake. Australian medical research is in crisis. In his article below, Prof Jonathan Carapetis echoes the alarm and discusses issues at the heart of the ASMRs mission. We are on the brink of collapse....Continue reading

12.01.2022 For almost a century, the National Health and Medical Research Council - NHMRC has been tasked with improving the health and well-being of Australians. In addition to distributing the majority of federal funding towards health and medical research, the NHMRC is also tasked with developing codes and guidelines to inform research conduct, clinical practice and healthy living, administering Acts of parliament relating to working with human embryos, and supporting improved resear...ch governance and ethics. The broad scope of NHMRC activities is managed extremely well by the Office of the NHMRC, given the limited size of their staff (<200) and budget (~$40 million). However, assuming more MRFF schemes will be administered by NHMRC over the coming years (as recommended by ASMR), this level of performance will not be sustainable without an increase in the NHMRC administrative budget. Australian Society for Medical Research - Advocating for Australias Health and Medical Research workforce since 1961. #medicalresearch #australia #research #health #innovation #medicine

12.01.2022 Do you have a child in years 9 - 12 interested in a career in medical research? The Newcastle and NSW committees of the Australian Society for Medical Research ...(ASMR) are hosting a virtual careers evening this Wednesday 14 October from 6.30pm via Zoom. The event will feature a panel discussion with scientists from a wide range of fields, with the opportunity for students to ask questions and advice about a career in medical research. Register for the event here https://tinyurl.com/yxemstzp

12.01.2022 Professor Kanta Subbarao is a virologist and physician, focussed on emerging viral diseases like SARS, MERS and pandemic influenza. Professor Subbarao is Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) collaborating centre for reference and research on influenza, and her work includes study of virus biology, pathogenesis, immune response to infection and vaccination. In this #COVID19 world, there is no one better to be our Firkin Orator for #NSC2020. Come along to hear her t...alk on the first day of the National Science Congress, November 18th. Want to hear more on Professor Subbaraos talk? https://asmr.org.au/asmr-nsc/orators/ Register for NSC2020 today: https://asmr.org.au/nsc-welcome/ Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/799487777461576 2020 NSC logo and design by Dr Jo Maree Courtney of Come Science With Me

12.01.2022 Aussie Kids say Thank You to their Science Superheroes! 650 heartwarming letters, written by kids from Malvern Primary School have been delivered to scientists all over Australia! We're delighted to share some with you. Now more than ever, scientists are looked to for solving the big problems; species extinction, curing diseases and feeding everyone and of course finding a vaccine for Covid-19. ... Kids wanted to show their appreciation of Australia’s hard working scientists to give them a much needed morale boost during this difficult time. The Gratitude Project was initiated by Dr Sarah Meachem during the first remote learning period, to showcase how much kids value scientists for improving the planet and their lives.

12.01.2022 Calling all Victorian research students! Time is running out to submit your abstract to the Victorian Student Research Zoom-posium! Make sure to get your abstracts in here (https://asmr.org.au/asmr-mrw/Victoria/) before September 22nd to be considered. Got an incredible image to show off as well? Send those in to [email protected] to be considered for the Peoples Choice Image Award! This competition ends November 10th. Event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/312687623405073

12.01.2022 Low grant funding and success, coupled with the impact of COVID means we need your support to strengthen our advocacy for Australian health & medical research now more than ever! Nominations for ASMR Board Director and State and Regional Committee positions close TODAY, 5pm Friday 4 September. We are run by Australian researchers, for Australian researchers. The collective voice is the stronger voice.... Information on the Board Director and State Committee Member roles and their respective nomination forms are available here: https://asmr.org.au/call-for-nominations-for-asmr-state-an/ For further queries, please contact the ASMR Executive office at [email protected]

12.01.2022 Silvia has always been fascinated by the complexity and precision by which the brain wires itself. Following her passion for unravelling the mysteries of the brain, Silvia investigates how the brain develops and how serotonin orchestrates the wiring of the brain. How can serotonin affect the way neurons make connections in the brain to form neuronal circuits that control behaviour. Silvia discovered different levels of serotonin guide neurons in opposite directions in the developing brain, influencing the way neurons are connected to each other. Understanding how serotonin levels lead neurons to establish the right connection will be essential to develop future treatments for neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, that are likely caused by abnormal brain connectivity. https://link.springer.com/arti/10.1007%2Fs00018-020-03628-2

11.01.2022 The ASMR has turned purple today in support of Wear It Purple Day #WIPD2020. #WeAreTheChange recognising the importance of creating and supporting a safe, empowering and inclusive environment for the LGBT community and in Health and Medical Research #ASMRAlly #VisbilityMatters

11.01.2022 Excited to be asked to present the Professional Development Session for Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) Building your Psychological Capital Bey...ond Resilience Higher than Grit We can all go here We will show you how! #PsychologicalCapital #BouncingForward #AuthenticLeadership P.S. Imagine if you could take back your control of your thoughts, sharpen your focus and remain present in all areas of your life? Even when the sh*# hits the fan, or your ‘to do’ list blows out, HOW can you remain present and calm? Join our next FREE LIVE Masterclass "How To Be Present In Your Busy Schedule" REGISTER IN THE COMMENTS BELOW

10.01.2022 We're proud to announce the winners for the WA Researcher Awards, which formed part of the Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) Medical Research Week! - Jessica Moretti - Ryan Collinson - Dr Lisa Stinson... - Carolyn Wang - Emily King - Christopher Ng See more

10.01.2022 We're delighted to announce the winners for the Queensland Researcher Awards, which forms part of the Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) Medical Research Week! Meet the winners: The winner of the Clinical Research Day 2 (Short Talks Session IV) People’s Choice is Nirupama Abeysekara Nammunige from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute for her talk titled Investigating the potential of manuka oil as a novel topical scabicide.... The winner of the Research Day 1 (Short Talks Session) is Chamikara Dushmantha Kaluthara Liyanage on his clever presentation of Identification of micropeptides involved in adaptive response to the hormone therapy in prostate cancer. The winner of the Research Day 1 (Long Talks Session) is Benjamin Tombling of the Institute for Molecular Bioscience - University of Queensland for his talk titled Molecular fishing for cholesterol-lowering drugs. The winner of the Research Day 1 (Long Talks Session) People’s Choice is Emma-Anne Karlsen from Diamantina Institute - University of Queensland for her talk Clinical implications of hook-related protein expression in hormone-receptor positive breast cancer. This prize was sponsored by Abcam The winner of the Research Day 1 (Short Talks Session) People’s Choice is Chamikara Dushmantha Kaluthara Liyanage. The ninja mimiPEPs were very popular! The winner of the Research Day 1 (Short Talks Session II) is Huawu Yin Institute for Molecular Bioscience - University of Queensland for his talk Anchor residues guide form and function in grafted peptides. The winner of the Research Day 1 (Short Talks Session II) People’s Choice is Eva Hesping from Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery for her talk titled Classification models for activity and selectivity prediction of HDAC inhibitors against malaria. The winner of the Clinical Research Day 2 (Long Talks Session) People’s Choice is Dana Pourzinal Centre for Clinical Research - University of Queensland. Excellent work!

09.01.2022 The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) will ultimately support the translation and implementation of research discoveries and should form part of a holistic investment strategy for health and medical research. However, if the fund fails to reach full capitalisation, Australia risks not realising the full potential of this investment. As we understand it, 25% of MRFF grants were not awarded with due process.... Deloitte Access Economics has determined that a delay of just 5 years from 2021 means that health and productivity benefits are reduced by a total of $11.3 billion. Read more here: https://www2.deloitte.com//australias-health-and-medical-r Australian Society for Medical Research - Advocating for Australias Health and Medical Research workforce since 1961.

09.01.2022 Calling all enthusiastic and motivated individuals to nominate for the ASMR Board of Directors or State and Regional committees APPLICATIONS CLOSE THIS FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER! The Australian Society for Medical Research is the peak body advocating for the Australian health and medical research sector and researchers. The ASMR is affiliated with 70 specialist societies, institutes and medical colleges with disease related foundation memberships bringing more than 100,000 Austral...ians into the ASMR network. We are run by Australian researchers, for Australian researchers. This is an excellent opportunity to support the health and medical research sector and community at large, through your service and contribution to the Societys public, political and scientific advocacy. Further information on the Board Director and State Committee Member roles and their respective nomination forms are available here: https://asmr.org.au/call-for-nominations-for-asmr-state-an/ For further queries, please contact the ASMR Executive office at [email protected]

08.01.2022 Australias current investment into health and medical research through the National Health and Medical Research Council - NHMRC and Medical Research Future Fund equates to 0.53% of total health expenditure. ASMRs recommendation is to lift this investment to 3% of total health expenditure. This investment model will create a predictable and sustainable health and medical research ecosystem. It will ensure that Australias army of scientists and researchers are primed to addr...ess immediate and emerging health challenges, mitigating the rising and unsustainable cost of health care and the burden of disease Australia is facing, and delivering economic gains. Read more in our Deloitte report: https://www2.deloitte.com//australias-health-and-medical-r Australian Society for Medical Research - Advocating for Australias Health and Medical Research workforce since 1961. #australia #research #medicalresearch #investment #health #innovation

08.01.2022 Calling ALL Tasmanian Postgraduate and Early Career health and medical researchers! Abstract submission to the Tasmanian Virtual Scientific Symposium is open now, and closes on 29th September 2020! This event includes the Tasmanian Postgrad and ECR Research Awards, which aim to recognise outstanding contributions to medical research. These prestigious awards recognise scientific excellence and achievement; the ability of the candidate to communicate their research at a lev...el understandable to the wider scientific community; and the potential value of the research to health and medicine. Why wait - apply today! Event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/2208530302625401

08.01.2022 Calling all WESTERN AUSTRALIAN medical researchers - you spoke, we listened! The abstract deadline for the ASMR WA Virtual Scientific Symposium has been extended to THIS FRIDAY! Missed presenting this year? Scratch that itch while being in the running for fantastic prizes! Abstract submissions for oral presentations are invited from undergraduate and postgraduate students, research assistants, postdoctoral fellows, mid-career research fellows and clinicians.... This is a unique opportunity to showcase your research to fellow researchers in WA. On top of our usual presentations, we will also be adding Professional Development sessions into our two-day program. The registration is free for ASMR members! However, you do not have to be an ASMR member to submit an abstract or present, so please circulate this to other colleagues who may be interested. https://asmr.org.au/register/wa/

08.01.2022 Announcing the Keynote speaker for the Victorian Student Research Zoom-Posium: Professor Jill Klein. Attend her session on Resilience During Uncertain Times on November 17th. Register: https://asmr.org.au/asmr-mrw/victoria/... Event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/312687623405073

08.01.2022 Calling all health and medical researchers across the nation! The 59th ASMR National Scientific Conference will be held on 18-19 November 2020 online! Cant travel? Missed presenting your work at national conferences this year? Now is your opportunity! ASMR members: FREE... Student non-members: $35 Regular non-members: $50 Abstracts are open NOW: https://asmr.org.au/asmr-nsc/ There will be a number of prizes available for presentations and social media engagement during the conference. Although anyone can submit an abstract, these prizes are limited to ASMR members only. You can become a member today here: https://asmr.org.au/membership/ https://www.facebook.com/events/799487777461576/ Poster design by Dr Jo-Maree Courtney of Come Science With Me

07.01.2022 Shockingly, 1/4 of Medical Research Future Fund grants were awarded without due process. We at the ASMR have been advocating for proper peer-review across all MRFF schemes since 2014. The ANAO has recently announced a potential audit* of the MRFF, and we have written to the ANAO demanding for this audit to go head. Genuine progress in any field of endeavour can only be achieved through the advancement of novel ideas that subsequently withstand questioning and criticism from ...experts in that field. Deciding the merits of one research pursuit relative to another is a matter of judgement and debate; it requires a broad range of expertise, the absence of bias and adherence to consistent and transparent processes. It is not a task that should rest with a single person. This is something the National Health and Medical Research Council - NHMRC does well - which is why we are advocating to run the administration of the MRFF through the NHMRC to ensure peer-review, transparency and accountability. While the ASMR welcomes the full capitalisation of the MRFF as one pillar of the health and medical research sector, more support is urgently needed for the NHMRC to prevent the collapse of discovery science in Australia. As our President A/Prof Christoph Hagemeyer says: "There is no bench-to-bedside research when there is nobody working at the bench!" The integrity of this decision-making process is particularly important in the context of awarding research funding through competitive schemes, such as those through the NHMRC. To achieve integrity, the international research community relies on a process of independent expert (or peer) review, where non-conflicted experts are solicited to provide constructive feedback on a research proposal and assess it against explicit criteria. The process of independent expert review ensures a level of rigor that provides confidence, for both the research sector and the general public, that funding is awarded based on merit. Australian Society for Medical Research - Advocating for Australias Health and Medical Research workforce since 1961. *https://anao.gov.au//administration-the-medical-research-f #health #medicalresearch #medicine #research #australia #mrff #NHMRC #science #funding #grants

07.01.2022 We’re delighted to see past ASMR President Dr Roger Yazbek share his latest findings on a promising breath test for detecting head and neck cancer!

07.01.2022 How do you begin to advocate for a sector? What makes someone want to join an advocacy group? Why is advocacy important and how is it done effectively? These are some of the questions we will explore in a unique session at the 2020 ASMR National Scientific Conference on the 19th of November.... Using the case study of Reproductive Health Australia (RHA), a newly formed advocacy group under the leadership of ex-ASMR presidents Sarah Meachem and Jock Findlay, we will explore the enablers and the barriers when mobilising an industry to effect change. During the session, RHA will present a 10 min pitch showcasing who they are, what they want to accomplish, and how they have attempted to achieve these goals. We then invite veteran industry advocates ASMR (represented by Professor Robert Ramsay, past president) and the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU); represented by Dr Alison Barnes, National President) to appraise RHA’s approach. If you want to understand the power of a people through organised advocacy, think there is need to effect change in your industry, or simply feel compelled to keep some pressure on our pollies, you’ll enjoy tuning into this NSC session. The 59th ASMR National Scientific Conference will be held on 18-19 November 2020 ASMR members: FREE Student non-members: $35 Regular non-members: $50 NSC Cover art by Dr Jo Maree Courtney of Come Science With Me Event details: Website: https://asmr.org.au/nsc-welcome/ Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/799487777461576/

05.01.2022 Close your eyes. Picture the most outstanding piece of research by an Australian mid-career researcher. Got it? Great. Now nominate them for the ASMR Peter Doherty Leading Light Award here: https://asmr.org.au/awards/... Applications close 25 September 2020. Named in recognition of Nobel Laureate, Professor Peter Doherty, whose scientific achievements and commitment to science advocacy continues to inspire the research community, this award celebrates the achievements of mid-career researchers (5 12 year post-doctoral) in Australia. The award will recognise a single piece of work undertaken by a mid-career researcher within the past 5 years (i.e. after 25 September, 2015). 2020 NSC logo design by Jo Maree Courtney of Come Science With Me

05.01.2022 Why do we advocate for medical research in Australia? It helps prepare us for health challenges - both the ones we can anticipate, and the ones we cant. Australian Society for Medical Research - Advocating for Australias Health and Medical Research workforce since 1961.

05.01.2022 The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) was created in 2014 to help fund Australian medical research. It has been apparent that the awarding of these disbursements is flawed. Do you have first hand examples of administrative or procedural issues with the MRFF? Please contact us below. The inception of the MRFF gave Australian researchers two sources of government funding for health and medical research the National Health and Medical Research Council - NHMRC grants (whic...h are expertly managed) and the MRFF. As it turns out, a whopping 65% of these MRFF funds have been awarded without going through a competitive process. This may mean the best science isnt being funded. The Federal Government commissioned the McKeon report in 2011 in response to major backlash about funding cuts to the health and medical research sector. The review recommended an incremental increase to about 3% of total health expenditure over 10 years, totalling $2-3bn extra per year. Guess how much the Australian Government currently funds health and medical research? A disappointing ~0.53%* of total health expenditure, a far cry from the recommendation to lift this investment to 3%. It is clear that we need more funds than we have access to. At the very least, we also need the MRFF funds to go to the scientists that are doing the best research. At the Australian Society for Medical Research, we are calling on the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) to consider auditing the administration of the MRFF. Speaking in Melbourne today, ASMR President, Associate Professor Christoph Hagemeyer said, The ASMR has written to the ANAO strongly recommending that the planned audit of the MRFF is conducted and we are urging the sector to do the same. With sufficient public pressure, we are confident that the audit will go ahead and the transparency and governance mechanisms can be improved for the benefit of the health and medical research sector and the health of the nation The Australian Society for Medical Research President, A/Prof Christoph Hagemeyer is available for comment at [email protected] Please find our full media release here: https://asmr.org.au/wp-content/upload

04.01.2022 Australia must not lose a generation of medical researchers: https://www.monash.edu//australia-must-not-lose-a-generati

02.01.2022 Were delighted to announce the MC for our Newcastle and NSW student careers night, Dr Emma Beckett! Dr Emma Beckett loves food and people, so she studies how we interact with our food. She wants to know how you are what you eat works, but she also wants to know why we all respond differently to foods, making different choices, and having different impacts on our bodies. By knowing this, we can figure out how we can all eat well to live long, healthy and happy lives. In an... event not to be missed for those in years 9-12, Emma will host a panel discussion with scientists from a wide range of fields, with the opportunity for students to ask questions and advice about a career in medical research. Following the panel, a virtual lab tour will be provided as well as more informal opportunities for students to engage with the medical research community. Event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/3474625625949077

02.01.2022 South Australian student and ECR researchers - we'd love to celebrate you and your work! Submit an abstract to ASMR Medical Research Week South Australian Virtual Scientific Symposium and you could win a prize for your research. Have a look here at all the student and ECR prizes on offer! ... Register for your chance to win: https://asmr.org.au/register/sa/

01.01.2022 Unsure about what a career in science looks like? Make sure your diary is free TONIGHT at 6.30pm for the ASMR NSW + Newcastle Online STEM Career Seminar Aimed at NSW students in Years 9-12, this online careers event with MC Dr Emma Beckett - Food & Nutrition Scientist features scientists from a range of fields, including Nathan Ma.... Not in NSW but still interested? Tune in anyway - there's lots to take away from the lived experiences of everyone featured tonight, no matter where you are based. Nathan is a medical student taking an extra year of study to do research as part of a Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Honours) degree. Primarily interested in women’s and children’s health, Nathan is developing a preterm birth prediction tool for women in early pregnancy.

01.01.2022 Professor Euan Wallace leads has dedicated his clinical and research career to make mothers and their babies, healthier and happier. As leader of one of the most innovating research groups in womens health, and CEO of Safer Care Victoria, Professor Wallace improves pregnancy health through fundamental research, and governmental policy. We are proud to announce Professor Wallace as the invited speaker for Healthy Science Policy: Behind the Lens at the National Science Congre...ss #NSC2020. Want to know more about Professor Wallace? https://asmr.org.au/asmr-nsc/orators/ Register for NSC2020 today: https://asmr.org.au/nsc-welcome/ 2020 NSC logo and design by Dr Jo Maree Courtney of Come Science With Me

01.01.2022 Calling all South Australian year 9-12 students! Unsure about what a career in science looks like, or what step to take next in your studies? Clear your diary on Monday 21st September, between 1.30 and 2.30pm! The South Australian ASMR Local Organising Committee are drawing a diverse range of scientists together for a free online STEM career seminar. Further details at the facebook event page:... https://www.facebook.com/events/3060628377378856/ See more