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The Academy of Medical Sciences makes medical science work for everyone. Our vision is good health for all, supported by the best research and evidence.

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⏳ Two weeks to go until our International Health Lecture with @TheLancet Hear from Dr Sania Nishtar, CEO of @gavi, as she explores what needs to change to improve global health at scale. 📍 London 🗓️ Wed 4 Nov ✅ Free & open to all Register now: bit.ly/4i8OhfL
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The BMJ
@bmj_latestOct 14
More reactions to Chris Whitty's lecture on risk-holding. The BMJ and @acmedsci inaugural joint annual lecture given by Prof. Whitty @CMO_England covered risk, uncertainty, and medical decision-making. Watch the full lecture now: bit.ly/4AxqLBq
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Our Networking Grants scheme is now open 🌏🤝 ✅ Provides up to £30k over one year ✅ Supports UK-based and international researchers to build interdisciplinary networks ✅ Applications open until 13 Nov 2026 See full details of eligibility and apply: bit.ly/4zzKaQH
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@TheLancetOct 10
From trainee physician to CEO of @gavi, what can Dr Sania Nishtar's 30+ year career journey tell us about the future of global health? Hear her unique insights at our International Health Lecture with @acmedsci🌎 📍 London 📅 Wed Nov 4, 2026 Register: spkl.io/60177VI7X
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Our new partnership with @ShelfordGrp aims to strengthen research careers and accelerate the translation of scientific discovery into patient benefit across the NHS. Over an initial five-year period, we will work together on shared priorities:
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📈 Reversing the decline in clinical academic posts 💡 Developing practical tools to support research careers 🏥 Supporting our new Translational Catalyst Programme to speed up the route from bench to bedside
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The partnership brings together our policy expertise with Shelford's clinical scale and institutional reach to deliver a shared ambition – an NHS that both draws more effectively on UK science and also contributes more actively to it. Read more: bit.ly/4i3wjfH
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Join @SaniaNishtar and an expert panel at our International Health Lecture with @TheLancet 🌍 📍 London 📅 Wed 4 Nov Hear from Dr Ayoade Alakija, Prof Paul Heath and Dr Soumya Swaminathan, then put your questions to the panel in our audience Q&A. 🎟️ bit.ly/47rx4Jl
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Access to trusted health information is more important than ever. Our joint Q&A with the @royalsociety answers common questions about how vaccines work, their safety and effectiveness. ➡️ Explore more: bit.ly/4hwjVDr

Vaccines - questions and answers | Royal Society

The Royal Society and the Academy of Medical Sciences answer key questions about vaccines, based on the best available scientific evidence.

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Contributions from Academy Fellows as well as public and patient contributors have helped shape the Q&A, ensuring it provides the answers people genuinely want to know. ➡️ Learn more from Academy Fellow Prof Helen McShane: bit.ly/47vceZy
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As new technologies reshape how people find health information, trusted evidence matters more than ever. Fellows Prof Dame Angela McLean and Prof Sir Chris Whitty explore how the medical sciences community can help people find answers they can trust. ➡️ bit.ly/4zbQBcR
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Applications are open for our new fellowship programme with @lifearc1 🚀 The scheme supports clinician scientists to build the skills, networks and experience needed to turn innovations in rare diseases into real-world impact. See eligibility and apply: bit.ly/46RfHS0
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How do clinicians make decisions in the face of risk or uncertainty? In our joint lecture with @bmj_latest, Academy Fellow Prof Sir Chris Whitty shared insights into the concept of "holding risk" in medical decision-making. ➡️ bit.ly/4AAnjG7

Research, risk and patient safety: making decisions under uncertainty

Professor Sir Chris Whitty FMedSci explored risk, uncertainty and medical decision-making at a recent lecture exploring how rapid transformation in science demands significant changes to how we hold...

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The BMJ
@bmj_latestSep 24
Chris Whitty: Doctors must be trained in managing risk in patient care, CMO says. The BMJ and @acmedsci inaugural joint annual lecture given by Prof. Whitty @CMO_England covered risk, uncertainty, and medical decision-making. Watch the full lecture now: bit.ly/4AxqLBq
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We welcome the National Commission's proposed lifecycle approach to AI regulation. Our Policy Director, Emma Greenwood, notes delivering it will require protected, funded research time in the NHS to evaluate AI in real-world care. ➡️ See her take: bit.ly/3VxgYLu
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NHSA@The_NHSASep 8
The North has world-leading health and life sciences expertise, but barriers can stop that expertise connecting.   Our new report with @acmedsci sets out steps to ease collaboration – from finding partners & securing funding to turning ideas into impact. thenhsa.co.uk/app/uploads/20…
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From physician to CEO of @gavi, what can Dr @SaniaNishtar's 30+ year career journey tell us about the future of global health? Hear her unique insights at our International Health Lecture with @TheLancet 🌎 📍 London 📅 Wed 4 Nov Free and open to all: bit.ly/4xPdceZ
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The UK economy cannot grow while poor health keeps people out of work. In @HSJnews our CEO Rosalind Campion sets out how the UK can deliver better health & economic outcomes by leaning in to one of its greatest strengths: medical science. (🔒) hsj.co.uk/policy-and-regulat…
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Health Service Journal@HSJnewsAug 12
Burnham should play one of Britain’s best cards ift.tt/QSqEtDs

Burnham should play one of Britain’s best cards

Britain cannot grow its economy while poor health keeps people out of work. The next 10-year plan must put health at the heart of economic strategy

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Our polling with @Ipsos_in_the_UK explores how people in the UK experience & respond to health misinformation. The findings reveal a striking disconnect: while many see health misinformation as a serious issue, far fewer believe they could be misled. ➡️ bit.ly/4fM3S3J
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As the new PM sets priorities for health, science and economic growth, the state of UK medical science has never been more important. Our new report, Measuring What Matters 2026, tracks the strengths, pressures and opportunities shaping the system. 👉 bit.ly/3SXabJX
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The UK remains a global leader in medical science, with 45% of REF 2021 Main Panel A submissions rated as world-leading. Inward investment rose by 164% between 2023 and 2024, reaching £2.1bn and moving the UK from 8th to 4th among comparator countries 🌎 ℹ️: REF 2021, OLS 2026
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There were also areas of concern, with parts of the research and clinical workforce under increasing strain. By measuring what matters, we hope to build a clearer picture of progress over time and help inform future action. 👉 bit.ly/3SXabJX ℹ️: MSC 2024-25
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