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.

ASMR Strategic Plan 2024-28 ASMR’s new strategic plan has members at its core Read more.... Strategic Examination of
Research and Development
ASMR SUBMISSION RE CONSULTATION QUESTIONS Read submission....
Instats has generously provided seven memberships to their platform as prizes at ASMR's scientific meetings this year, so keep an eye out for the scientific meeting in your state, and make sure to submit an abstract to be in the running to win! Introducing ASMR’s new National Education Partner Read more ... 2025 ASMR Medalist Dr Daniel Timms Read more.... Inventor of the BiVACOR total artificial heart. Dr Timms will be speaking at events around Australia during ASMR Medical Research Week® 2025 ASMR MEDICAL RESEARCH WEEK ® Read more ... 17 to 24 October, 2025 63rd ASMR National Scientific Conference Exploring Multidisciplinary Frontiers Read more.... 21-22 October 2024
Adelaide Convention Centre

Important Dates

10 AprilASMR Research Fund Awards open
29 MayASMR PD Webinar - The Promise and Reality of AI in Medical Research
27 JuneASMR Research Fund Awards close at 5pm AEST
31 JulyASMR PD Webinar
31 JulyVictorian Annual Scientific Meeting
7 AugustNSW Annual Scientific Meeting
11 AugustWA Annual Scientific Meeting
31 AugustPD Webinar
10 SeptemberSA Annual Scientific Meeting
17 to 24 OctoberASMR Medical Research Week® 2025
Featuring the ASMR Medallist Tour by Dr Daniel Timms
17 OctoberHunter Regional Scientific Meeting
17 OctoberWest Australian Gala Dinner
20 OctoberSouth Australian Gala Dinner
21 OctoberNSW Gala Dinner
22 OctoberNational Press Club Luncheon
23 OctoberVictorian Gala Dinner
24 OctoberQueensland Gala Dinner
6-7 NovemberASMR National Scientific Conference in Brisbane (incorporating QLD Annual Scientific Meeting)

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.