⏳ 1 month left to apply for our Starter grants for clinical lecturers. Offering up to £40,000 over 1-2 years, the scheme helps research-active clinical lecturers move towards research independence. 🗓️ Applications close 1 September @tomabbott.bsky.social @qmul.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/4yWDoVP

Our new polling with @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social explores how people in the UK experience and 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. ➡️ Explore more: bit.ly/4yMClYB

The SUSTAIN programme is now open for applications. Delivered in collaboration with @acmedsci.bsky.social and supported by @raeng.org.uk, it supports women in research to develop leadership and career potential, and is open to award-holders from eligible schemes across the academies. bit.ly/4fenn5T

Congratulations to Dr Ruth McKernan CBE FMedSci, our newly elected Vice-President (Non-Clinical) 🎉 A renowned neuroscientist and life sciences leader, she will help shape our strategic direction and strengthen non-clinical biomedical research. ➡️ bit.ly/4yoIqdl

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/3RBKlL4

Congratulations to our President, Prof Sir Andrew Morris CBE FRSE PMedSci, awarded a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours 🎉 With a career focused on advancing research & improving lives, this honour recognises his services to medical sciences, public health & patient care.

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/3Rb82JT

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/4tHpX8l

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

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/42TiyHX

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

The MRC- @acmedsci.bsky.social policy internship scheme offers first-hand experience of the medical science policy and communications environment. If you're interested in how policy is made, don't miss out! ⏰ Apply by the 27 April: apply.workable.com/academy-of-m...

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/4cuF52d

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 Professorship scheme 🚀 🗓️ Apply by Wed 10 June 2026 ➡️ bit.ly/4tfc9Td

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

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, by investing £6.7M in discovery-driven health research 💡 ➡️ bit.ly/4syNGa8

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.bsky.social ‌North of England Cross-Sector Hub launch www.thenhsa.co.uk/events/comme... 1 /2

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

The approval of new medicines under the UK Govt's pharmaceutical partnership with the US can make a real difference to people and families by getting effective treatments to patients faster. Read today's announcement: ow.ly/QVOR50YCpXo And scroll for our full reaction 🧵

The SUSTAIN scheme is still open for applications until 8 April. This programme supports women in research to develop leadership and career potential, and is open to award-holders from eligible Royal Society, @raeng.org.uk and @acmedsci.bsky.social schemes. https://royalsociety.org/grants/sustain/

Research led by Academy of Medical Sciences Professorship awardee Juanma Vaquerizas on the front cover of Nature Genetics – great to see this work gaining global attention The professorship scheme is funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

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Our research has made the front cover of Nature Genetics 🌟 “The Genome Awakens,” artwork by Christophe Wirtz, depicts the maternal-to-zygotic transition – capturing the dynamic transformation of genome architecture during early embryogenesis 🧬

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

We and @acmedsci.bsky.social have announced a new partnership to develop the next generation of female research leaders through an expansion of the SUSTAIN programme, doubling the number of places for Royal Society-funded researchers. Find out more: #RSGrants royalsociety.org/news/2026/03...

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/4sDdLW1 #BritishScienceWeek #Springboard

🎟️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.bsky.social North of England Cross-Sector Hub. Book your space: www.eventbrite.com/e/commercial...

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/4czLnPL 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/466Zvw6

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/45ZMswm Scroll to learn more 🧵 @thangaratinam.bsky.social

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: https://bit.ly/3ZTeXYY

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/4aszpWM @mrc-lms.bsky.social