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.

Strategic Examination of
Research and Development
ASMR SUBMISSION RE CONSULTATION QUESTIONS Read submission....
ASMR is pleased to announce the appointment of our inaugural CEO. Dr Shane Huntington OAM will start in the role on 7 April 2025. 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
ASMR Strategic Plan 2024-28 ASMR’s new strategic plan has members at its core Read more....

Important Dates

3 AprilASMR PD Webinar - Accounting for sex and gender in health and medical research
29 MayASMR PD Webinar - The Promise and Reality of AI in Medical Research
31 JulyASMR PD Webinar
31 JulyVictorian Annual Scientific Meeting
7 AugustNSW Annual Scientific Meeting
31 SeptemberASMR PD Webinar
17 to 24 OctoberASMR Medical Research Week® 2025, featuring the ASMR Medallist Tour by Dr Daniel Timms
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

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.