https://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3mkoylupwsk26Ready to back your ambition in 2026? 🚀 Career YOU is an online career development program for early to mid-career women and people from underrepresented groups working across Aus health and medical research ecosystem - in both research and professional services roles. www.aamri.org.au/careeryou https://www.aamri.org.au/careeryou30 Apr 2026 06:33 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkoylupwsk26https://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3mkobzxzgos2dAAMRI is proud to continue the legacy of Franklin Women through the pilot of two flagship initiatives in 2026 – the Career YOU online development program and Carer’s Scholarship. Learn more: https://aamri.org.au/news-events/media-releases/aamri-proudly-carries-on-franklin-women-legacy-through-equity-focused-programs/29 Apr 2026 23:49 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkobzxzgos2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3mkm4igp4m22tWe’re grateful that @mon4kooyong.bsky.social continues to speak up on this issue, helping keep medical research visible in the national conversation. Ahead of the Federal Budget, our ongoing focus remains ensuring the MRFF is fully delivered and continues to support researchers across the country. [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Apr 2026 03:04 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkm4igp4m22thttps://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3mii7v4hdbs2gVictoria's independent medical research institutes deliver life-changing breakthroughs from leukaemia drugs to Crohn's implants. Without increased State investment, progress is at risk and hope delayed. ✉️ Take action: www.aamri.org.au/100labcoats #100LabCoats #VicBudget202602 Apr 2026 03:04 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mii7v4hdbs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3mifocskutk2sEvery coat tells a story. White = breakthroughs Victoria’s independent medical research institutes have delivered Grey = what’s at risk without State investment in 2026/27 Pause. Read. Then act. ✉️ Write to your MP: www.aamri.org.au/100labcoats #100LabCoats #VicBudget202601 Apr 2026 02:44 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mifocskutk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3mid6lrxmns2qWe hung 100 empty lab coats outside Victoria’s Parliament House today. Half grey. Half white. Grey = breakthroughs we stand to lose. White = what’s possible with proper investment. Find out why - and how to take action: www.aamri.org.au/100labcoats #100LabCoats #VicBudget202631 Mar 2026 02:58 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mid6lrxmns2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3miculizsfs22“Medical research institutes are a critical part of Australia’s research and health system,” says AAMRI CEO Dr Saraid Billiards. New report shows institutes drive billions in economic value, jobs, and better health. Investing in research = investing in our future. www.aamri.org.au/2026-ROI-Report30 Mar 2026 23:59 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3miculizsfs22https://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3miai2lnxqc2nNEW REPORT: A new independent report released by AAMRI shows the medical research institute sector delivers: 🧪 $3.90 return per $1 invested 💊 $5.80 per $1 in clinical trials 🏥 $4.07B annual economic benefit A strong system that needs action this Federal Budget. www.aamri.org.au/2026-ROI-Report https://www.aamri.org.au/2026-ROI-Report30 Mar 2026 01:09 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3miai2lnxqc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3miad4qpezk2nMore than 100 of Australia’s scientific leaders have signed an open letter calling on the Government to unlock the full potential of the MRFF. It made the front page of The Australian today. A clear signal the sector is united - and the stakes are real. https://aamri.org.au/news-events/aamri-news/australias-scientific-leaders-unite-to-call-for-full-mrff-funding/29 Mar 2026 23:41 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3miad4qpezk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3mhrpm6yk3c2tThank you to @mon4kooyong.bsky.social for continually being an excellent advocate for medical research 👏 We are looking forward to seeing what results in the upcoming Federal Budget this May. [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Mar 2026 04:14 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhrpm6yk3c2thttps://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3mhaeaa4ixk2sThere’s a lot to welcome in Ambitious Australia, particularly the recognition that Australia’s R&D system isn’t set up for the level of impact we need. The real test will be if that ambition is matched with proper investment, especially in health & medical research. https://aamri.org.au/news-events/media-releases/ambition-must-be-matched-with-investment-aamri-responds-to-national-rd-reform-agenda/17 Mar 2026 06:35 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhaeaa4ixk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3mdeikxemis2jCongratulations to all recipients of the 2026 Australia Day Honours. We would especially like to recognise those recipients affiliated with our member institutes. See the list of recipients recognised and celebrated for contributions in medical research... https://aamri.org.au/news-events/aamri-news/2026-australia-day-honours-recipients/27 Jan 2026 00:23 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdeikxemis2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3macfzxvsec2xThank you for your involvement, interest and promotion of Australia’s medical research sector. In 2026, we’ll keep pushing for sustainable funding, while also delivering sector benchmarking and a new 5-year EDI strategy. Wishing you a happy festive break - see you back in early January.19 Dec 2025 00:17 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3macfzxvsec2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3m6lhc7z7422a860+ emails have gone to MPs across 130 electorates calling for the full Medical Research Future Fund in the 2026–27 Federal Budget Medical research pays for itself - every $1 returns $3.90 Let it fund tomorrow - share your voice: www.aamri.org.au/mrff #releasethefullmrff27 Nov 2025 03:43 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6lhc7z7422ahttps://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3m5uttf6ggs24AAMRI WA is excited to welcome Adjunct A/Prof Sandra Bellekom of Ear Science Institute Australia as the new WA Chair, and we thank Prof Jonathan Carapetis AM of @thekidsau.bsky.social for his outstanding leadership as WA's inaugural Chair More at: https://aamri.org.au/state-chapters/aamri-wa/aamri-wa-names-new-chair-to-support-sectors-next-chapter/18 Nov 2025 03:56 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5uttf6ggs24https://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3m5hqt5zgks2y💪 Thanks to everyone who’s written to their MP calling for the full release of the Medical Research Future Fund - your voices are being heard! 📬600+ emails. 8,000+ contact points. 122 electorates contacted, with every state & territory reached.12 Nov 2025 22:58 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5hqt5zgks2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3m4w6nbanxk2eAAMRI joins Dr Monique Ryan MP and research leaders in Canberra today calling for the Fed Govt to unlock the full $1 bn Medical Research Future Fund each year. Half the Funding. Half the Future. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/nov/05/monique-ryan-urges-australia-to-fast-track-medical-innovation-funding-as-trump-guts-research #releasethefullmrff05 Nov 2025 23:17 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4w6nbanxk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3m4tzgi4ouc2yAAMRI welcomes Prof Jason Kovacic (Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute) as our new President, succeeding Prof Elizabeth Hartland AM. We also welcome new Board members: 🔹 Prof Ricky Johnstone – Peter Mac 🔹 Prof Maria Makrides – SAHMRI 🔹 Prof Ken Smith – WEHI https://aamri.org.au/news-events/media-releases/aamri-welcomes-new-president-and-board-members-to-lead-the-next-chapter-in-australian-medical-research/05 Nov 2025 02:38 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4tzgi4ouc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3m4tkfroonk2k“As an independent you need to find areas that matter, that you can make a difference… I’m the only person who’s ever asked a question about medical research funding in the House.” - Dr @mon4kooyong.bsky.social MP at AAMRI’s President’s Breakfast, on making a difference. #2025AAMRIConvention04 Nov 2025 22:09 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4tkfroonk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3m4shrav36s27Congratulations to Dr Luis García-Marín, winner of the 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award, for his groundbreaking brain genetics research uncovering the links between genes, brain structure and disease. Learn more 👉 https://aamri.org.au/news-events/media-releases/dr-luis-garcia-marin-named-2025-aamri-rising-star-for-groundbreaking-brain-genetics-research/04 Nov 2025 11:49 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4shrav36s27https://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3m4pdrv3h6c2bAustralia’s leading medical research institutes are in Canberra this week for the #2025AAMRIConvention. Two days of discussion on the future of medical innovation — from public trust in science to AI-driven discovery, workforce wellbeing and national research strategy. https://aamri.org.au/news-events/media-releases/aamri-convention-2025-leading-the-conversation-on-australias-medical-research-future/03 Nov 2025 06:00 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4pdrv3h6c2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3m4gzkyrvg22aSpecial thanks to Dr Yew Wong of @centenaryinstitute.bsky.social & Uni of Sydney. His stunning artwork Cellular Cosmos inspired our #2025AAMRIConvention design - a fusion of science & art capturing the elegance and movement of cellular life - thanks to Yew for his generosity in sharing his art.30 Oct 2025 22:36 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4gzkyrvg22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3m4elc6n5r22sCongratulations to Dr Yumi Sheehan of @kirbyinstitute.bsky.social announced as a 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award Finalist! Her groundbreaking work is transforming hepatitis C care in prisons — boosting testing and treatment to help achieve WHO’s global HCV elimination goals.29 Oct 2025 23:15 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4elc6n5r22shttps://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3m47m3goxsc24Meet Dr @joshosowicki.bsky.social of Murdoch Children's Research Institute, a 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award Finalist! He’s leading pioneering Strep A human challenge and clinical trials to fast-track vaccines and improve care for patients with life-threatening infections.27 Oct 2025 23:46 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3m47m3goxsc24https://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3m45hn5dyik2xHalf the funding. Half the future. The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) was meant to deliver $1B a year — only $650M is reaching researchers. Join the call to release the full MRFF. www.aamri.org.au/mrff #releasethefullmrff @markbutlermp.bsky.social @jimchalmers.bsky.social27 Oct 2025 03:21 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3m45hn5dyik2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3m3vly3k3u22gLess than two weeks to #2025AAMRIConvention - see you in Canberra for two days of ideas, innovation + connection! Thanks to our sponsors helping bring it all together: CSL | dandolopartners | @minterellison.bsky.social | @eppendorf.bsky.social | @clarivateag.bsky.social | Membes24 Oct 2025 00:18 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3vly3k3u22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3m3swsed6mc2lIntroducing Dr Aaminah Khan of @kidscancerinst.bsky.social, a 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award Finalist! Her research is transforming treatment for aggressive childhood brain cancers, finding new ways to stop deadly tumours like diffuse midline glioma in their tracks.22 Oct 2025 22:53 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3swsed6mc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/aamri.bsky.social/post/3m3o33nkihs2jCongratulations to Dr Luis M García-Marín of @qimrb.bsky.social – announced as a 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award Finalist! His computational neurogenomics research is revealing how our genes shape brain structure, behaviour and diseases like Parkinson’s, dementia and depression.21 Oct 2025 00:27 +0000at://did:plc:wlnkgdnuocjxjnq666mfyr2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3o33nkihs2j