The Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) is the peak professional society representing Australian health and medical researchers, and has a long-established role in scientific, political and public advocacy.
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Ambitious Australia: ASMR welcomes the final report of the Strategic Examination of Research and Development
The Australian Society for Medical Research welcomes the comprehensive final report of the Strategic Examination of Research and Development. This report correctly identifies the significant issues...
Open letter to The Hon Mark Butler MP: ASMR joins forces with patient advocacy organisations
Today the ASMR has joined forces with patient advocacy organisations from across Australia to call on Health Minister Mark Butler to release the medical research funding already sitting idle in the...
Leading immunologist Professor Fabienne Mackay recognised as 2026 ASMR Medallist
The Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) has announced Professor Fabienne Mackay as the 2026 ASMR Medallist, recognising her exceptional contributions to immunology research and medical...
ASMR Calls for Strategic Investment in Medical Research Ahead of Federal Budget
The Australian Society for Medical Research urges government to unlock research funding and support world-class scientists The Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) has submitted its...
In addition to our direct members, the ASMR represents an additional 20,000 medical researchers, involved in health and medical research through seventy-five (75) affiliated professional societies, institutes and Medical Colleges. Corporate and disease related foundation memberships bring a further 100,000 Australians with an interest in health and medical research into the ASMR network.