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 with Australia’s current economic trajectory and its narrow focus on...
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 Medical Research Future Fund. Our collective message is clear: 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 2026-27 Federal Budget recommendations, calling for urgent action to address...
ASMR’s Submission to the Draft National Health and Medical Research Strategy Consultation
The Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) has submitted a comprehensive response to the Draft National Health and Medical Research Strategy 2026-2036, calling for transformational funding reforms and stronger workforce support to secure Australia's position...
ASMR Welcomes Comprehensive Draft National Health and Medical Research Strategy
The Australian Society for Medical Research is pleased with the release of the much-anticipated Draft National Health and Medical Research Strategy this week, acknowledging it as an important first step towards a strong and sustainable research ecosystem. ASMR CEO, Dr...
The ASMR acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
The ASMR’s vision is for a healthy and equitable Australia. There is no doubt that a significant gap remains between the health outcomes of First Nations people and other Australians, and the ASMR will continue to work towards closing this gap.
The ASMR believes that our diversity is our strength: health and medical research belongs to everyone, and everyone belongs in health and medical research.