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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.

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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 🧵

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Professor Shakila Thangaratinam FMedSci, Vice President (International) at the Academy of Medical Sciences, next to a quote that reads: "Investment in clinical research is an economic and public health necessity but talented researchers can only thrive when the system is in place to support them."
February 10, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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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
Dr Bahijja Raima-Abraham, Cross-Sector Experience Awardee, next to a quote that reads: "Cross-sector collaboration is essential to life sciences. It unites diverse expertise to create impactful solutions to global health challenges."
February 6, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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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

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Four images from the Academy's CATAC 2025 event featuring people speaking at a lectern, asking questions from the audience and presenting to a small group.
February 2, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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One month left to apply for our Starter Grants ⌛

Open to early career clinical lecturers and offers:
🔹 Up to £40k in funding
🔹 Mentoring and careers support
🔹 Application feedback, regardless of outcome

Apply by Thurs 26 Feb, 2026: https://bit.ly/4bWAmI0
Dr Robert McCutcheon, former Starter Grant awardee, next to a quote that reads: "Obtaining a Starter Grant was an excellent way to get my project off the ground, and really helped with obtaining subsequent funding."
January 29, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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Clinical academics bridge scientific discovery and patient care 🔬✨

We’re committed to supporting them and we hope Prof Smyth’s advice is helpful as you explore a clinical academic career.

Learn about our work to support clinical academic careers: bit.ly/4ka336r
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January 26, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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Prof Smyth advises speaking with clinical academics in your specialty

Our CATAC event on Wed 29 April is a great way to do this, with opportunities to network with peers & senior academics 🤝

Registration will open soon, follow us to stay up to date!

➡️ bit.ly/3YWwBuH
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January 26, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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“What matters isn’t following a prescribed path but finding opportunities that align with your interests” ✨

Prof @rosalindsmyth.bsky.social, VP (Clinical) at the Academy, shares her advice for doctors getting into research with @bmj.com

➡️ www.bmj.com/content/392/...
Professor Rosalind Smyth CBE FMedSci, VP (Clinical), Academy of Medical Sciences, next to a quote that reads: "What matters isn’t following a prescribed path but finding opportunities that align with your interests and developing them systematically."
January 26, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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There's one month left to apply for our Cross-Sector Experience Awards ⌛

Receive up to £100K in funding and work up to 1 year in another sector, a great opportunity to drive health innovation through cross-sector collaboration 🚀

Apply by 20 Feb 2026: bit.ly/4pTMpsS
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January 23, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Pleased to share a new partnership with the @thenhsa.bsky.social, expanding our Cross-Sector Programme across the North of England 🎉

The new hub joins our regional hubs in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, working to break down barriers for collaboration.

👉 bit.ly/4r9amOe
Professor Jim Naismith, VP (Non-Clinical) at the Academy of Medical Sciences, next to a quote that reads: "By working with the NHSA as a regional hub, we're bringing people together across sectors and career stages, and supporting new ways of working."
January 21, 2026 at 10:39 AM
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Calling all early career clinical lecturers! 🚀

Apply for an Academy Starter Grant to receive up to £40k in funding (up from £30k!) 💷 ✨

What sets Starter Grants apart?
- Feedback for all applicants
- Mentoring & careers support

Apply by Thurs 26 Feb 🗓️

👉 bit.ly/4qTA8Wk
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January 15, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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New research shows people who stop weight-loss jabs can regain weight up to four times faster than those stopping diet and exercise.

The study, co-led by Academy Fellow Prof Susan Jebb OBE FMedSci at @ox.ac.uk, highlights the risks of short-term approaches to obesity treatment.

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January 8, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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There's two weeks left to apply for our Professorship scheme ⏰

🌍 Available to biomedical or healthcare researchers moving from overseas to the UK to start a Professorship
💷 Receive up to £500k in funding

Apply by Wed 21 Jan 4pm GMT

👉 bit.ly/499n2yi
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January 7, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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Applying for an Academy Starter Grant?

You can also apply for our PPI Fund and receive up to £2.5K to directly remunerate PPI contributors who help shape your application.

📅 Starter Grants open this month - stay tuned!
👉 Learn more on how to apply: bit.ly/4poPHoJ

#PatientInvolvement
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January 6, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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Congratulations to the Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences who have been recognised in the 2026 New Year Honours for their outstanding contributions to medical science, spanning global health, cancer research, cardiovascular medicine, gene therapy and behavioural science.
December 30, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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We look forward to working together on this critical issue 🤝

To learn more about our work in this area:

➡️ Discover how we support clinical academics: bit.ly/4s2zibf
➡️ Learn about how we work with funders: bit.ly/3MDRWpO
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December 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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This closely aligns with our own work to increase recognition of this vital part of the research sector and to help stabilise and reverse the decline in clinical academic numbers.

➡️ Read the response from our VP (Clinical) @rosalindsmyth.bsky.social: bit.ly/4p4a0H9
Professor Rosalind Smyth FMedSci, VP (Clinical) of the Academy, next to a quote that reads: "The Russell Group’s briefing rightly recognises the importance of clinical academics in delivering healthcare, driving innovation and supporting economic growth. Collaboration between universities, the NHS and industry is essential to reversing the decline in numbers."
December 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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The UK could become a global leader in regulating AI and computational models in clinical trials 💻 🔬

Our recent FORUM roundtable identified where the UK can take the lead to help patients access new medicines faster

👉 Read the report for full details: bit.ly/4oYbN0e
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December 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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💡 "Be bold, come up with your best idea"

Prof Philip Shaw highlights how our Professorship scheme is helping him advance his research and shares his advice for future applicants.

🔒Read his full interview with Research Professional: www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-funding-i...
Professor Philip Shaw. Image credit: Claire Ballard
December 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Applying for an Academy Starter Grant?

You can also apply for our PPI Fund and receive up to £2.5k to directly remunerate PPI contributors who help shape your application 💷

📅 Starter Grants open Jan 2026
👉 Learn more on how to apply: https://bit.ly/4poPHoJ
Dr Hannah Crane, Starter Grants Awardee, next to a quote that reads: "Patients with lived experience are excellently placed to advise on the importance of the research questions, and how suitable the methods are, making it as accessible as possible."
December 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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⌛️ One month left to apply for our CATAC 2026 competitions!

Don't miss this chance to showcase your research and grow your network 🚀✨

All specialties and institutions that meet the eligibility criteria are welcome to apply

📅 Deadline: Thurs 8 Jan
➡️ https://bit.ly/3MSCINx
Adam Galloway, CATAC 2025 poster competition runner-up, next to a quote that reads: "CATAC was a brilliant chance to share my PhD work, meet other clinical academics, and, as an allied health professional, feel genuinely welcomed into the Academy of Medical Sciences community."
December 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Applications for our Professorship scheme are still open ⏰

🌍 Available to biomedical or healthcare researchers moving from overseas to the UK to start a Professorship
💷 Receive up to £500k in research funding

Apply by Wed 21 Jan 4pm GMT

👉 bit.ly/3MqXcNq
Professor Helena Legido-Quigley, AMS Professorship awardee, next to a quote that reads: "The AMS Professorship has enabled me to mentor the next generation of researchers, ensuring continued progress in health systems science."
December 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Applications are still open for our CATAC 2026 competitions!

Apply by Thurs 8 Jan to
📑 Showcase your research
🤝Grow your network
💬 Connect with peers across disciplines

Learn more and see eligibility to apply: https://bit.ly/4pQurYV
December 4, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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Do you work to improve human health?

Apply for our Cross-Sector Experience Awards to

💸 Receive up to £100K in funding
🤝 Work 3-12 months in a new sector
🚀 Gain cross-sector experience to drive health innovation

Check eligibility & apply by Fri 20 Feb: https://bit.ly/48gcvkx
Professor Grant Trewartha, Cross-Sector Experience Awardee, next to a quote that reads: "The Award has provided the unique space to experience new environments, prioritise career development and create a collaboration built on solid foundations."
December 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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It’s #GivingTuesday! Donate to the Academy to help fund life-saving research 🔬✨

Support researchers like Dr Soma Meran, whose time in our SUSTAIN programme helped excel her work to uncover new treatments for kidney failure - treatment that could save lives 💙

👉 Donate today: bit.ly/4pGrium
Dr Soma Meran, SUSTAIN awardee and Clinical Reader, Nephrology at Cardiff University, next to a quote that reads: "Researchers need support and networks and for me that’s what the Academy provides. Of all the leadership programmes I’ve been through, SUSTAIN was undoubtedly the best. I’m so grateful to those who make it possible, and I hope it will continue for generations to come."
December 2, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Today's govt announcement on medicines pricing will help UK patients access innovative treatments faster.

It represents an important step towards better patient outcomes and maintaining the infrastructure where today’s research becomes tomorrow’s care 🔬✨

👉 Read our response: bit.ly/48ttnDi
Prof Andrew Morris CBE FRSE PMedSci, Academy President, next to a quote that reads: "We welcome the Government’s intention to increase investment in medicines. This move better reflects the true value and benefit that medical science brings to patient care by supporting faster, fairer access to innovative treatments."
December 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM