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Careers for biomedical scientists and clinicians in industry
In 2007, a small working group was convened to look more closely at perceptions towards careers in industry and to identify opportunities for promoting greater mobility.
Status: Completed
Read moreRejuvenating ageing research
A report published by the Academy of Medical Sciences in 2009 highlighted the urgent need to understand the connection between the underlying process of ageing and the causes of age-related disease.
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Read moreGlobal mental health
To raise awareness of the burden of mental health in LMIC, the Academy held a one-day symposium in 2008 at the Royal Society.
Status: Completed
Read moreGlobal health diagnostics: research, development and regulation
To highlight the promise of diagnostics, and to discuss barriers to their development, regulation and use in low- and middle-income countries, the Academy held a workshop on the topic of 'Global Health Diagnostics: Research Development and Regulation'.
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Read moreGenome-wide association studies: understanding the genetics of common disease
In October 2008, the Academy's FORUM held a one-day symposium to showcase the latest findings from genome-wide association (GWA) studies.
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Read moreKey contacts
Dr Rachel Quinn
Director of Medical Science Policy
Tel: 020 3141 3215
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