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The developing brain in health and disease: a scientific meeting
The Academy of Medical Sciences is convening a novel scientific meeting on the developing brain over two days, 19 -20 March 2019.
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Read moreControlled Human Infection Model studies
The Academy of Medical Sciences, Wellcome, and the Human Infection Challenge vaccine network convened a one-day workshop on how to develop the environment for Controlled Human Infection Model studies in the UK. The report of the workshop was published in July 2018.
Status: Completed
Read moreJoint UK-Japan symposium on medical imaging and artificial intelligence
This one-day symposium was jointly organised by the Academy of Medical Sciences and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS).
Status: Completed
Read moreInternational Health Lecture 2017
Dr Samuel Myers delivered the 2017 Academy of Medical Sciences and The Lancet International Health Lecture under the title 'Planetary health: Protecting global health on a rapidly changing planet'.
Status: Completed
Read moreHorizon Scanning
In 2017-18, the Academy undertook a horizon scanning project to identify key areas of scientific research and innovation for the future.
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Read moreEarly intervention and diagnosis in paediatric neurodevelopment defects in Brazil
The Academy of Medical Sciences and the Brazilian Academy of Sciences and Medicine convened a policy workshop in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on the 29-30th November 2017 on neurodevelopmental defects in children in Brazil.
Status: Completed
Read morePatient data and data-driven technologies in healthcare
The Academy has developed principles to guide the future use of data-driven technologies in healthcare, based on a series of dialogue workshops with patients, the public and healthcare professionals, followed by a wider policy workshop and stakeholder engagement.
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Read moreUnmet need in healthcare funding allocations
The Academy of Medical Sciences, supported by the British Academy and NHS England have undertaken some policy work on unmet need in healthcare, aimed at informing NHS England’s review of its funding allocations formulae.
Status: Completed
Read moreAddressing the global health challenge of obesity in Malaysia
The Academy of Medical Sciences and the Academy of Sciences Malaysia convened a policy workshop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on the 2-3rd October 2017 on addressing the global health challenge of obesity.
Status: Completed
Read moreKey contacts
Dr Rachel Quinn
Director of Medical Science Policy
Tel: 020 3141 3215
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