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New Fellows 2026 announced

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

Former Innovate UK chief Ruth McKernan elected Vice-President

A renowned neuroscientist, life sciences leader and former Innovate UK Chief Executive, Dr Ruth McKernan CBE FMedSci will take up the Vice-President (Non-Clinical) role at the Academy of Medical Sciences on 3 December.

15 July 2026

UK life sciences investment up but health outcomes under strain

A major new assessment by the Academy of Medical Sciences finds that the UK remains one of the world’s leading environments for medical science, but highlights...

14 July 2026

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...

13 June 2026

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...

10 June 2026

Opinion

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 and academia set out why Britain's scientific strength is not translating into economic growth – and what needs to change.

22 May 2026

Academy supports Russell Group briefing to reverse 'alarming decline' in clinical academic posts

Professor Rosalind Smyth CBE FMedSci, Vice President (Clinical), Academy of Medical Sciences expresses the Academy's support of the Russell Group briefing...

17 December 2025

Response to UK–US pharmaceuticals deal

Professor Andrew Morris CBE FRSE PMedSci, President of the Academy of Medical Sciences, responds to the government's UK–US pharmaceuticals trade deal announced...

1 December 2025

Science diplomacy and global health beyond HIV

Professor Tom Solomon CBE FMedSci reflects on the International Health Lecture 2025, co-hosted by the Academy of Medical Sciences and The Lancet, and delivered...

11 November 2025

Analysis

Prevention: innovation for fairer health

We set out the case for action, evidence the economic and health impact of disease prevention, review the policy and innovation landscape, and outline our plans to unlock the potential of prevention.

Prevention: innovation for fairer health

We set out the case for action, evidence the economic and health impact of disease prevention, review the policy and innovation landscape, and outline our plans...

April 2026

Analysis

Water fluoridation

This Academy of Medical Sciences report synthesises the evidence to support government policy on an optimal concentration of water fluoridation in the UK. It...

December 2025

Analysis

Innovative clinical research

This report documents a Forum workshop on decentralised methods of clinical trial delivery organised by the Academy of Medical Sciences, the Association of the...

November 2025

Analysis

Technology and animals in life sciences research

This response to the POST consultation on alternatives to animal research highlights the potential of emerging technologies to reduce animal use, while...

September 2025