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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Today's the day! Medical Research Giving Day is here. Donate if you can. Share the campaign. Tell someone why medical research matters. Together, we can help power tomorrow's breakthroughs. www.medicalresearchday.org.au #MedicalResearchGivingDay

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Unimutual as a sponsor of the 2026 AAMRI Convention, taking place 13-14 August in Canberra. Thank you, Unimutual, for supporting the 2026 AAMRI Convention and the AAMRI community. Learn more: unimutual.com #2026AAMRIConvention

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

We are pleased to recognise @minterellison.bsky.social as a returning sponsor of the 2026 AAMRI Convention: aamri.org.au/2026-aamri-c... Thank you to MinterEllison for your continued support of the AAMRI Convention and our community. Learn more: www.minterellison.com #2026AAMRIConvention

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We’re pleased to recognise @eppendorf.bsky.social as sponsor of the 2026 AAMRI Rising Star Award Finalists: aamri.org.au/2026-aamri-c... Thank you to Eppendorf for supporting the next generation of Australian medical researchers. Learn more: www.eppendorf.com/au-en/ #2026AAMRIConvention

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

AAMRI is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2026 AAMRI Rising Star Award, proudly sponsored by CSL. The award recognises exceptional early-career researchers who are shaping the future of health and medical research in Australia. Learn more about the finalists: aamri.org.au/members/aamr...

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

We are delighted to recognise dandolopartners as the Innovation Sponsor of the 2026 AAMRI Convention: aamri.org.au/2026-aamri-c... We thank dandolopartners for their contribution to important sector discussions on the future of medical research. Learn more: www.dandolo.com.au #2026AAMRIConvention

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

We are proud to recognise CSL as a returning sponsor of the 2026 AAMRI Dinner: aamri.org.au/2026-aamri-c... Through supporting the AAMRI Rising Star Award, CSL helps us recognise and celebrate emerging research leaders across Australia. Learn more about CSL: www.csl.com #2026AAMRIConvention

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

AAMRI WA recently welcomed the launch of the SMARTT Parliamentary Friends Group in Western Australia, bringing together government, research and industry to strengthen collaboration and accelerate translation into real-world impact for health and innovation. Learn more: aamri.org.au/news-events/...

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Registrations are open for the 2026 AAMRI Convention and Dinner, taking place in Canberra from 12-14 August. A key national gathering for Australia’s medical research leaders to explore the policy, funding and system settings shaping the sector’s future. Register here: aamri.org.au/2026-aamri-c...

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Victoria'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 #VicBudget2026

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Every 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 #VicBudget2026

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

We 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 #VicBudget2026

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

“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-Report

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Thank 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.

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

860+ 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 #releasethefullmrff

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

AAMRI 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: aamri.org.au/state-chapte...

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

💪 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.

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

“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. #2025AAMRIConvention

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Special 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.

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Congratulations 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.

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Meet 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.

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Half 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.social

Image: Child in a hospital bed looking at a researcher, half colour, half black and white.
Main heading: Half the funding. Half the future.
Sub heading: Ask Canberra to keep its promise to medical research.
Text: Breakthroughs don’t happen on broken promises.
Tagline: Release the full Medical Research Future Fund aamri.org.au/mrff

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Less 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 | Membes

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Introducing 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.

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Congratulations 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.

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome @clarivateag.bsky.social as a sponsor of the 2025 AAMRI Convention (4–5 Nov, Canberra)! Together, we’re driving innovation and accelerating the impact of Australia’s medical research. 🔗 clarivate.com #2025AAMRIConvention

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Thrilled to have dandolopartners as a #2025AAMRIConvention sponsor! They're sponsoring the National Strategy Q&A with Rosemary Huxtable AO – supporting innovation in Aus health & medical research. 🔗https://aamri.org.au/2025-aamri-convention-dinner/ 🌐http://dandolo.com.au

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Delighted to welcome @eppendorf.bsky.social as a 2025 AAMRI Convention sponsor - 4-5 Nov. By powering the Recharge & Reconnect Space – this helps our researchers to refocus & continue driving discoveries. 🔗Register: aamri.org.au/2025-aamri-c... 🌐 www.eppendorf.com/au-en/ #2025AAMRIConvention

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Excited to welcome MinterEllison as the 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award Finalists sponsor – with finalists to be announced in October! Thank you for championing emerging leaders in Aus medical research. 🔗Register: aamri.org.au/2025-aamri-c... 🌐 minterellison.com #2025AAMRIConvention

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

We’re proud to welcome CSL as an official sponsor of the 2025 AAMRI Dinner in Canberra. A supporter since 2014, CSL champions research for a healthier Australia. 🔗Register to attend: aamri.org.au/2025-aamri-c... 🌐Learn more: www.csl.com #2025AAMRIConvention

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Last night’s AAMRI VIC event at Parliament House celebrated the vital role of clinician researchers in Victoria’s health system. Big thanks to Paul Hamer MP, Danny Pearson MP and Georgie Crozier MP for their support of Vic health and medical research #MedicalResearch #VicHealth

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

The MRFF should be delivering $1B/yr for medical breakthroughs, as advised by its expert Board. But in 2024–25, just $408M was released – even less than the $650M we expected. That’s not a shortfall. It’s a broken promise. 🎥 Watch our explainer 👇

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

The award is open to eligible early-career researchers employed at an AAMRI member institute. Applications close Wednesday 18 June 2025. 👇See full details online: aamri.org.au/rising-star/

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Are you the next AAMRI Rising Star?
Applications are now open for the 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award, open to eligible early-career researchers employed at an AAMRI member institute.
Applications close Wednesday 18 June 2025.
Full details at www.aamri.org.au/rising-star

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

"My career is based on fixing problems and helping people, but there’s one thing I can’t fix – the broken funding system meant to support our medical research institutes." #standupforscience2025 #Election2025 #AAMRI2025ElectionStatement

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Today’s National Press Club Health Minister debate between The Hon @markbutlermp.bsky.social and Senator the Hon Anne Ruston should be more than health policy Let's see what real commitment looks like to the future of Australian health and medical research 📺12.30pm AEST - ABC News + ABC iView

2025 Election graphic: Health Minister Debate, 23 April, National Press Club

The Hon Mark Butler MP
Minister for Health and Aged Care

Senator the Hon Anne Ruston
Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

"Without people, research cannot happen. The reduction in our ability to fund the full salary costs of our talented researchers means that we are at great risk of losing them to international competitors or losing them from the sector completely." - @jasonkovacic.bsky.social - @victorchang.edu.au

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

We can't work out why funds designated to medical research can't be released from the MRFF. So we animated it 👇. Share this & help AAMRI secure the election promise that these unspent funds, that are allocated and available, will be released. #standupforscience2025 #election2025

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Thank you to Andrew Wilkie MP, the current independent sitting Member for Clark for his support for the AAMRI 2025 Election Statement "I agree that the Australian Government should prioritise investment in and support for world-class healthcare research."

AAMRI 2025 Election Statement graphic with quote from Andrew Wilke MP: "I agree that the Australian Government should prioritise investment in and support for world-class healthcare research. I have long advocated for more long-term, secure investment in research and development, which I believe is missing in our national approach to science and technology."

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

“While our medical research institutes work hard to address the funding gap through fundraising and philanthropy, commercial income and other sources of funding, it is not enough." @ausgov.bsky.social #standupforscience2025 #election2025 #AAMRI2025ElectionStatement

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Medical research is key to Australia's health & economic future, driving innovation & saving lives. Join 200+ leaders by sponsoring the 2025 AAMRI Convention this October. Email sponsorship@aamri.org.au for details More at: aamri.org.au/news-events/...

Room full of attendees at the 2024 AAMRI Convention in November 2024.

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aamri.bsky.social @aamri.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

"As research has evolved in its level of sophistication and complexity, the Australian Government must recognise the importance of providing adequate funding for the full costs of research." @ausgov.bsky.social

Quote graphic - “As research has evolved in its level of sophistication and complexity, the Australian Government must recognise the importance of providing adequate funding for the full costs of research.

Without immediate and significant action, billions of dollars of previous investment and a generation of knowledge and experience will be lost.”

- Professor Elizabeth Hartland, AAMRI President and Director and CEO, Hudson Institute of Medical Research

More information at www.aamri.org.au/2025-election

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