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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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The partnership will deliver cross-sector events across the North West, North East and Yorkshire and the Humber, focusing on areas where cross-sector working can deliver the greatest impact🤝

Learn more: bit.ly/4r9amOe

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Academy of Medical Sciences launches Northern England hub to break down barriers in health research
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January 21, 2026 at 10:39 AM
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See the coverage:
➡️ BBC: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
➡️ Guardian: www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Read the full paper in @bmj.com:
➡️ www.bmj.com/content/392/...

We’re proud to see Academy Fellows like Prof Jebb help shape public understanding of treatments through evidence-based research.
People coming off weight-loss injections risk fast weight gain
Overweight people shed large amounts on jabs but gain 0.8 kg a month on average once off them, study shows.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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Their service to the Academy, alongside their scientific achievements, exemplifies the collaborative spirit that drives UK health research forward.

Congratulations to all Fellows on this well-deserved recognition.

Read more: bit.ly/44RC2yd

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Academy Fellows recognised in New Year Honours 2026
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December 30, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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We're particularly pleased to see recognition of Fellows who've contributed significantly to the Academy:
🔹 Prof Jill Belch CBE - a Founder Fellow
🔹 Prof Martin Humphries OBE - former Vice President, who established our Regional Champions Scheme
🔹 Prof Alan Boyd MBE - incoming Academy Council member
December 30, 2025 at 11:54 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 scheme is now open for applications.

🌍 Available to biomedical or healthcare researchers new to the UK and starting a Professorship
💷 £500k in research funding
📅 Deadline: Wed 21 Jan, 4pm GMT

Learn more and check full eligibility: bit.ly/4pKOiJ6
Academy of Medical Sciences Professorship Scheme
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December 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM