Academy of Medical Sciences

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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.

Visit www.acmedsci.ac.uk for more info.

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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/4hMWZQI

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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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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/4dMGlPL

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Applications are open for our new fellowship programme with @lifearc.bsky.social 🚀

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/4z1bUNQ

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Dr Elin Haf Davies shares how FLIER helped her navigate professional challenges and continue building a platform that is now benefiting patients around the world.

➡️ Read her inspiring story and learn why investing in future research leaders matters:
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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/4h7MHKB

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