Through our Forum, we bring together leaders from across health and medical science to tackle the issues shaping research, policy and practice.
Shaping the future of health and medical science together
Forum is the Academy's cross-sector membership network, connecting organisations from across research, healthcare, industry, government, charities and regulation.
The UK life sciences sector is undergoing a period of rapid change, heightened ambition, and structural reform. As an independent, expert and non-profit organisation, the Academy creates a trusted space where members can test ideas, draw on expert insight and bring cross-sector perspectives into their work – supporting better decisions and greater impact.
At a glance
- 50+ leading member organisations
- cross-sector network spanning research, healthcare, industry and policy
- roundtables, workshops and expert-led discussions throughout the year
- an independent space where leaders come together to test ideas and shape decisions
Why join Forum?
Forum gives members access to a unique cross-sector network of leaders and experts working across health and medical science.
- Access: Connect with senior leaders and decision-makers across sectors through roundtables, workshops and expert-led discussions.
- Insight: Bring expert perspectives and evidence into your work and learn from across the health and medical science ecosystem.
- Innovation: Stay close to emerging issues and technological developments, and anticipate their potential to transform your field.
- Influence: Help shape Forum priorities, set the conversation agenda and share your views.
- Impact: Contribute to discussions that inform policy, practice and long-term strategy.
Forum members
How Forum works
Forum creates opportunities to explore the issues shaping the future of health and medical science through roundtables, workshops, working groups, conferences, seminars and the annual Forum Lecture.
These activities help members test ideas, explore complex challenges, learn from different perspectives and identify opportunities for collaboration.
Our impact
Forum has informed national strategies, supported policy development and helped organisations work together on shared challenges, including healthy ageing, rare diseases, adaptive clinical trials and early cancer diagnosis.
By bringing together leaders from across sectors, Forum helps tackle challenges that no single organisation can solve alone.
Dr Siv Vingill, Head of Programme at the Medical Research Council, speaking at a Forum roundtable on innovative preclinical models
To ensure preclinical models are widely used, we need stronger cross‑sector collaboration. Working with the Academy’s Forum to engage with the community can help our investments deliver real value across the sector.
Dr Siv Vingill
Professor Tony Ng FMedSci, speaking at a Forum roundtable on innovative preclinical models
For us to have a meaningful initiative, all stakeholders need to work with academia and hospitals in a cohesive, coordinated and planned way focused on impact.
Join Forum
Join a network of organisations using expert insight, trusted discussion and cross-sector collaboration to help shape the future of health and medical science.
Members gain access to independent discussion, expert insight and opportunities to help address some of the most important challenges facing health and healthcare.
Members support the delivery of Forum through an annual contribution and play an active role in shaping future priorities and activities.