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Independent expert voice of biomedical and health research in the UK, fostering good health for all supported by the best research. Visit https://bit.ly/acmedsci for more info.
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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 8d
Today we’re proud to share our Clinical Academics Summit statement, signed by 40+ organisations 🤝

⚠️ Clinical academics are declining
✅ Our summit committed to action to help reverse this trend

👉 Read the full statement: bit.ly/3Ktb5JQ

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A quote card featuring Professor Rosalind Smyth CBC FMedSci, saying "The decline in clinical academic numbers represents a genuine threat to patient care and the UK's research leadership. This statement shows that if we act with urgency and a shared commitment, we can reverse this trend. "
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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 8h
The lecture is free and open to all.

Join us on Tuesday 4 November to discuss how science can shape health policy and practice 💬

👉 Register in person: ow.ly/hQiH50WIJ6Q

👉 Register online: ow.ly/SztV50WIJfz
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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 8h
What can Africa’s fight against HIV teach us about tackling today’s global health challenges? 🌍

Pleased to share Dr Mohammad Hosseini @mhmdhsini.bsky.social will join the panel at our International Health Lecture with @thelancet.com, bringing his expertise in research ethics to the discussion 🔬✨
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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · 1d
Alongside the @royalsociety.org, @raeng.org.uk, @acmedsci.bsky.social we have opened applications for the latest round of the Horizon Europe Pump Priming Collaboration scheme. Funded by DSIT, the programme supports UK researchers in engaging with Horizon Europe. Learn more: bit.ly/42tplbM
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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 5d
Great to see Prof Chris McConville’s Ulster University partnership with Almac Sciences featured in the Belfast News Letter🎉

Supported by our Cross-Sector Experience Awards, the project is pioneering drug manufacturing methods, improving how medicines are absorbed.

👇 https://ow.ly/Jk1M50X62TZ
Almac and Ulster University awarded prestigious AMS grant to advance next-generation drug manufacturing..'This award will allow us to establish a pipeline from lab to clinic'
New partnership to pioneer advanced manufacturing methods that improve how medicines are absorbed, offering hope for patients with challenging health conditions
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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 6d
🗣️ "Nobody's pretending this is easy, but if we lose this workforce it will be bad for UK research & bad for the nation's future health."
Prof @rosalindsmyth.bsky.social CBE FMedSci interviewed by Research Professional News about the clinical academics statement launched this week.

🔗🔒 bit.ly/4mHdJJh
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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 8d
Today we’re proud to share our Clinical Academics Summit statement, signed by 40+ organisations 🤝

⚠️ Clinical academics are declining
✅ Our summit committed to action to help reverse this trend

👉 Read the full statement: bit.ly/3Ktb5JQ

Quote @rosalindsmyth.bsky.social
A quote card featuring Professor Rosalind Smyth CBC FMedSci, saying "The decline in clinical academic numbers represents a genuine threat to patient care and the UK's research leadership. This statement shows that if we act with urgency and a shared commitment, we can reverse this trend. "
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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 6d
⏳ Just one week to go until our regional networking event in Manchester!

Connect with leaders from healthcare, research and policy as we explore how to boost cross-sector collaboration and drive innovation across the North West of England💡🌍

🗓 Thursday 9 October

👉 Register now: ow.ly/gyHI50WTJjj
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Bourke Lab @bourkelab.bsky.social · 7d
Join us next month to discuss best practice in impactful international collaborations. Some fantastic speakers sharing their experience: Dr. Mutsa Bwakura-Dangarembizi, Prof. Jay Berkley, Dr. Duy Pham Thanh, Dr Margaret Ebubedike and more.
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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 7d
⌛ One month until our career development event!

Join us to discuss how we can build fair and impactful global research collaborations between the Global North and South 🌍

📅 Wed 29 Oct, 10am GMT
📍 Online

👉 Register now: ow.ly/uJHB50X4Swx
A photo of Professor James Berkely FMedSci, event chair, with a quote that reads: "Developing a career in medical research can appear challenging, especially for scientists in low and middle-income countries. Attendees will learn what approaches can lead to success and how to manage equitable international collaborations from both higher and lower resource settings."
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Bourke Lab @bourkelab.bsky.social · 7d
**New policy report on sustainable health research**

A privilege to be part of this US-UK partnership discussing how we can work together to make the health research sector more sustainable. Read our report and let us know what you think! @nam.edu @acmedsci.bsky.social
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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 14d
How can we make health research more sustainable? 🌱✨

We brought together leaders from the UK and US, as part of our joint initiative with @nam.edu to explore and develop key actions.

Read and share our new report: acmedsci.ac.uk/file-downloa...
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Life Sciences Hub Wales @lifesciencescymru.bsky.social · 7d
October is packed with fantastic events! Like...

- @dhcwales.bsky.social's Lifelong Learning in #BigData
- @acmedsci.bsky.social's #Cancer #Innovation - Working together for #Wales
- @msparc.bsky.social's Health and Social Care Innovation Conference

More on our #events page: lshubwales.com/events
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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 7d
⌛ One month until our career development event!

Join us to discuss how we can build fair and impactful global research collaborations between the Global North and South 🌍

📅 Wed 29 Oct, 10am GMT
📍 Online

👉 Register now: ow.ly/uJHB50X4Swx
A photo of Professor James Berkely FMedSci, event chair, with a quote that reads: "Developing a career in medical research can appear challenging, especially for scientists in low and middle-income countries. Attendees will learn what approaches can lead to success and how to manage equitable international collaborations from both higher and lower resource settings."
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Wellcome Sanger Institute @sangerinstitute.bsky.social · 8d
Clinical academics are a bridge between patient care and research – ensuring discoveries translate into treatments and guiding innovation 🔎

The @acmedsci.bsky.social and other UK leaders, including the Sanger Institute, are committed to addressing the decline in these positions. Read how ⤵️
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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 8d
Today we’re proud to share our Clinical Academics Summit statement, signed by 40+ organisations 🤝

⚠️ Clinical academics are declining
✅ Our summit committed to action to help reverse this trend

👉 Read the full statement: bit.ly/3Ktb5JQ

Quote @rosalindsmyth.bsky.social
A quote card featuring Professor Rosalind Smyth CBC FMedSci, saying "The decline in clinical academic numbers represents a genuine threat to patient care and the UK's research leadership. This statement shows that if we act with urgency and a shared commitment, we can reverse this trend. "
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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 8d
Clinical research drives better health and economic growth - but the clinical academic workforce is dwindling.

Our CEO Nicola Perrin and Chair @drlouisewood.bsky.social have co-signed a joint statement with over 40 other prominent figures across the UK health sector, calling for urgent action.
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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 8d
Today we’re proud to share our Clinical Academics Summit statement, signed by 40+ organisations 🤝

⚠️ Clinical academics are declining
✅ Our summit committed to action to help reverse this trend

👉 Read the full statement: bit.ly/3Ktb5JQ

Quote @rosalindsmyth.bsky.social
A quote card featuring Professor Rosalind Smyth CBC FMedSci, saying "The decline in clinical academic numbers represents a genuine threat to patient care and the UK's research leadership. This statement shows that if we act with urgency and a shared commitment, we can reverse this trend. "
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Shelford Group @shelfordgroup.bsky.social · 8d
We're proud to co-sign the @acmedsci.bsky.social
joint commitment to protecting clinical academic posts, helping to boost the UK's research excellence and protect patient care.

Read more about the joint statement of intent, signed by over 40 UK health leaders:

shelfordgroup.org/shelford-gro...
Shelford Group joins UK health leaders in promise to reverse the ‘alarming decline’ in clinical academic posts - Shelford Group
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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 8d
Today we’re proud to share our Clinical Academics Summit statement, signed by 40+ organisations 🤝

⚠️ Clinical academics are declining
✅ Our summit committed to action to help reverse this trend

👉 Read the full statement: bit.ly/3Ktb5JQ

Quote @rosalindsmyth.bsky.social
A quote card featuring Professor Rosalind Smyth CBC FMedSci, saying "The decline in clinical academic numbers represents a genuine threat to patient care and the UK's research leadership. This statement shows that if we act with urgency and a shared commitment, we can reverse this trend. "
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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 12d
Dr Byrne spoke to Good Morning Ulster on 25 Sept about her research and family experience of Huntington's disease.

Listen from 1:49:39 to 1:56:16 🎧 👇
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Good Morning Ulster - 25/09/2025 - BBC Sounds
The day's news agenda, including regular news, travel and sport updates.
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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 12d
Though not involved in the trial directly, Dr Byrne has worked closely with the UCL team responsible for the treatment breakthrough, the UK trial of which was led by Professor Sarah Tabrizi FRS FMedSci and former Academy grant awardee Professor Ed Wild.
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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 12d
Former Academy SUSTAIN participant Dr Lauren Byrne, a Principal Research Fellow @uclbrainscience.bsky.social, speaks candidly about this week's Huntington's disease treatment breakthrough, given her close family experience of the disease.

Read more 👇
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Huntington's disease breakthrough 'amazing' but with 'caveats'
The new treatment is a type of gene therapy given during 12 to 18 hours of delicate brain surgery.
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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 13d
The first successful treatment of Huntington's disease has been announced from a team led by our Fellow Prof Sarah Tabrizi FRS FMedSci and former Academy Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers awardee Prof Ed Wild.

Congratulations to all involved.

Read more 👇
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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 14d
🧵 BREAKING: Gene therapy shows promise in slowing Huntington’s disease progression. A major milestone in neurodegenerative disease research. @uclqsion.bsky.social @ucl-hd.bsky.social
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Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 14d
How can we make health research more sustainable? 🌱✨

We brought together leaders from the UK and US, as part of our joint initiative with @nam.edu to explore and develop key actions.

Read and share our new report: acmedsci.ac.uk/file-downloa...
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Life Sciences Hub Wales @lifesciencescymru.bsky.social · 14d
Join us and @acmedsci.bsky.social for a day of #collaboration and insight as we discuss improving #cancer outcomes and care experiences with #clinical leaders, patients, researchers and #innovators.

- 21 October 📅
- Pontypridd 📍

Book your place today: lshubwales.com/events/cance...
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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 15d
How can we build fair & impactful global research collaborations? 🌍✨

Join us for a free career development event exploring equity in international research partnerships between the Global North & South.

📅 Wed 29 Oct, 10am
📍 Online

👉 Register now: acmedsci.my.salesforce-sites.com/es/event/hom...
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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 26d
Fantastic to see this discovery from our Professorship awardee Prof Jody Rosenblatt ✨

Our Professorship scheme supports researchers taking up professorships in the UK – helping to attract and retain exceptional talent from around the globe 🌍

👉 Learn more: bit.ly/4mxaLr3
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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 27d
Cells use electricity to identify weakest link neighbours with the least energy to kill them.

Scientists at @kingslsm.bsky.social & @crick.ac.uk found that weak cells use a last gasp of energy to generate an electrical current before dying – shown in this video.

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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 27d
Discover how we're supporting innovation in the UK health and life sciences landscape through the Academy’s FORUM: bit.ly/3JQQCyu

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FORUM
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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 27d
✅ Harnessing emerging technologies like AI, health data and cell and gene therapies

✅ Capitalising on the UK’s strengths in medicine development to attract inward investment

Read more in the ABPI’s new report: abpi.org.uk/publications...

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Creating the conditions for investment and growth
This “Competitiveness Framework” supports the shared ambition by benchmarking the UK’s performance against competitor markets to identify where action is most needed to attract pharmaceutical industry...
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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 27d
We support @abpi.bsky.social's new report, ‘Creating the conditions for investment and growth', which calls for:

✅ Better collaboration between industry, government and the UK biomedical research ecosystem

✅ Prioritising clinical trial delivery

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Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry @abpi.bsky.social · 27d
The pharmaceutical industry invests more in R&D than any other sector – driving the discovery of new medicines and vaccines that improve health outcomes for patients and strengthen the UK economy. (1/3)🧵
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