Transforming health through research

We bring the UK's health research community together – funding talent, shaping policy, and bridging the gaps between the people who can turn breakthroughs into better health for all.

Andrew Morris

Academy president knighted in King’s Birthday Honours

Professor Sir Andrew Morris PMedSci, President of the Academy of Medical Sciences, has been awarded a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026 for...

Scientists working with microscropes in a lab

Britain excels at discovery but struggles to turn it into growth and social benefit

Professor Andrew Morris CBE PMedSci, President of the Academy of Medical Sciences and senior sector figures from research, the NHS, industry, private capital...

Academy Fellow Professor Christine Holt awarded prestigious Kavli Prize

Academy Fellow Professor Christine Holt has been awarded the prestigious Kavli Prize, which recognises researchers whose discoveries have transformed our...

New Fellows 2026 announced

The Academy of Medical Sciences has elected 60 exceptional biomedical and health scientists to its prestigious Fellowship.

£6.7m for 55 early career researchers for discovery-driven health research

The Academy of Medical Sciences has awarded £6.7 million to 55 early career researchers at 38 institutions across the UK, backing new research that can...

Meet our new Fellows

Charlotte Allerton FMedSci

NEW FELLOW

Charlotte Allerton

Chief Scientific Officer and Head of Research and Development, ViiV Healthcare

Daniel Altmann FMedSci

NEW FELLOW

Daniel Altmann

Professor of Immunology, Imperial College London

Sonia Gandhi FMedSci

NEW FELLOW

Sonia Gandhi

Professor of Neurology, The Francis Crick Institute and University College London

Antonis Antoniou FMedSci

NEW FELLOW

Antonis Antoniou

Professor of Cancer Risk Prediction and Director, Centre for Cancer Genetic Epidemiology, University of Cambridge

Find out more about our 1,600+ Fellows

We bridge the gaps between discovery, innovation and impact

Analysis: Prevention report

Read our latest report on prevention and early detection of disease in the UK, and other policy publications.

Shaping medical science together

Our Forum connects leaders from across health and medical science to tackle the issues shaping research, policy and practice.

Getting science to patients, faster

Join us to enhance the system that turns research breakthroughs into patient benefits, through our translational catalyst programme.

Samir Bhatt

The Academy Springboard award was a pivotal moment in my career. To now be elected to the Fellowship is testament to the importance of nurturing the next generation of biomedical leaders.

Professor Samir Bhatt FMedSci

Imperial College London School of Public Health

Professor of Statistics and Public Health

Explore our careers support

Mentoring

A UK-wide programme for postdoctoral researchers

Women in research

SUSTAIN: enabling women to grow as leaders

Starter grants

Supporting clinical lecturers to secure longer-term funding

Find out more about our grants and programmes