Academy of Medical Sciences

The Academy of Medical Sciences makes medical science work for everyone. Our vision is good health for all, supported by the best research and evidence.

[Dr Sania Nishtar @SaniaNishtar]

My thanks to @TheLancet and the Academy of Medical Sciences for inviting me to give the keynote 2026 International Health Lecture on The Future of Global Health in a Changing World at the Royal Society of Medicine. I believe reform of the global health ecosystem is urgently needed and shared my learnings from the challenges I have encountered. I truly global health’s best days lie ahead but we must act now. @acmedsci

[Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci]

There's just two weeks left to apply for our Networking Grants scheme ⏳

Up to £30k is available to support researchers build international, multidisciplinary collaborations that tackle major health challenges.

📅 Open until Fri 13 Nov

🔗Apply: https://t.co/f1J2CnTWhO

[Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci]

⏳ Two weeks to go until our International Health Lecture with @TheLancet

Hear from Dr Sania Nishtar, CEO of @gavi, as she explores what needs to change to improve global health at scale.

📍 London
🗓️ Wed 4 Nov
✅ Free & open to all

Register now: https://t.co/aRogmEZkBB

[The BMJ @bmj_latest]

More reactions to Chris Whitty's lecture on risk-holding.

The BMJ and @acmedsci inaugural joint annual lecture given by Prof. Whitty @CMO_England covered risk, uncertainty, and medical decision-making.

Watch the full lecture now: https://t.co/DZe47ZLD56

[Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci]

Our Networking Grants scheme is now open 🌏🤝

✅ Provides up to £30k over one year
✅ Supports UK-based and international researchers to build interdisciplinary networks
✅ Applications open until 13 Nov 2026

See full details of eligibility and apply: https://t.co/1gXFQEbE7H

[The Lancet @TheLancet]

From trainee physician to CEO of @gavi, what can Dr Sania Nishtar's 30+ year career journey tell us about the future of global health?

Hear her unique insights at our International Health Lecture with @acmedsci🌎
📍 London
📅 Wed Nov 4, 2026

Register: https://t.co/DbEzFsl6QZ

[Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci]

The partnership brings together our policy expertise with Shelford's clinical scale and institutional reach to deliver a shared ambition – an NHS that both draws more effectively on UK science and also contributes more actively to it.

Read more: https://t.co/7wKbAnPtdz

[Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci]

Our new partnership with @ShelfordGrp aims to strengthen research careers and accelerate the translation of scientific discovery into patient benefit across the NHS.

Over an initial five-year period, we will work together on shared priorities:

[Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci]

📈 Reversing the decline in clinical academic posts

💡 Developing practical tools to support research careers

🏥 Supporting our new Translational Catalyst Programme to speed up the route from bench to bedside

[Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci]

Join @SaniaNishtar and an expert panel at our International Health Lecture with @TheLancet 🌍

📍 London
📅 Wed 4 Nov

Hear from Dr Ayoade Alakija, Prof Paul Heath and Dr Soumya Swaminathan, then put your questions to the panel in our audience Q&A.

🎟️ https://t.co/GHjfzMCxSP

[Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci]

Contributions from Academy Fellows as well as public and patient contributors have helped shape the Q&A, ensuring it provides the answers people genuinely want to know.

➡️ Learn more from Academy Fellow Prof Helen McShane: https://t.co/l2NZnlB2E9

[Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci]

Access to trusted health information is more important than ever.

Our joint Q&A with the @royalsociety answers common questions about how vaccines work, their safety and effectiveness.

➡️ Explore more: https://t.co/88VYR5m8js

[Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci]

As new technologies reshape how people find health information, trusted evidence matters more than ever.

Fellows Prof Dame Angela McLean and Prof Sir Chris Whitty explore how the medical sciences community can help people find answers they can trust.

➡️ https://t.co/4Tawu5zL7O

[Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci]

Applications are open for our new fellowship programme with @lifearc1 🚀

The scheme supports clinician scientists to build the skills, networks and experience needed to turn innovations in rare diseases into real-world impact.

See eligibility and apply: https://t.co/oqQVJAnEzC

[Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci]

How do clinicians make decisions in the face of risk or uncertainty?

In our joint lecture with @bmj_latest, Academy Fellow Prof Sir Chris Whitty shared insights into the concept of "holding risk" in medical decision-making.

➡️ https://t.co/rQ579jNztS

[The BMJ @bmj_latest]

Chris Whitty: Doctors must be trained in managing risk in patient care, CMO says.

The BMJ and @acmedsci inaugural joint annual lecture given by Prof. Whitty @CMO_England covered risk, uncertainty, and medical decision-making.

Watch the full lecture now: https://t.co/DZe47ZLD56

[Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci]

We welcome the National Commission's proposed lifecycle approach to AI regulation. Our Policy Director, Emma Greenwood, notes delivering it will require protected, funded research time in the NHS to evaluate AI in real-world care.

➡️ See her take: https://t.co/LwZAUFZSNy

[NHSA @The_NHSA]

The North has world-leading health and life sciences expertise, but barriers can stop that expertise connecting.

Our new report with @acmedsci sets out steps to ease collaboration – from finding partners & securing funding to turning ideas into impact.

https://t.co/PL8kvq2c50

[Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci]

From physician to CEO of @gavi, what can Dr @SaniaNishtar's 30+ year career journey tell us about the future of global health?

Hear her unique insights at our International Health Lecture with @TheLancet 🌎

📍 London
📅 Wed 4 Nov

Free and open to all: https://t.co/2cKA0VPqBu

[Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci]

The UK economy cannot grow while poor health keeps people out of work.

In @HSJnews our CEO Rosalind Campion sets out how the UK can deliver better health & economic outcomes by leaning in to one of its greatest strengths: medical science.

(🔒) https://t.co/PIPgZg6Z9f

[Health Service Journal @HSJnews]

Burnham should play one of Britain’s best cards https://t.co/152DqkSVk6