Global 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
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Global 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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Genome-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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Academia, industry and the NHS: collaboration and innovation
In 2009, the Academy's FORUM held a workshop to showcase the importance of collaboration across academia, industry and the NHS in driving forward innovation in the medical sciences.
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Diabetes & obesity: getting to the heart of the matter
The Academy of Medical Sciences and the Royal Society of Edinburgh hosted a horizon scanning meeting in May 2010 to review contemporary findings in the obesity-diabetes 'epidemic', with an emphasis on the implications for future developments.
Status: Completed
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Research and development of medical products: opportunities and challenges
In October 2010, the Academy's FORUM held a roundtable focusing on research and development of medical products and the importance of regulatory science to the healthcare portfolio.
Status: Completed
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Public Health England and research
The Academy worked with Public Health England to ensure that the new public health structures in England are underpinned and evaluated by a sound evidence base
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Public health research: reflections from the CDC
In 2012, the Academy held a roundtable discussion on strengthening research in public health with Dr Tom Frieden, Director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and previously Commissioner of the New York City Health Department.
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Meeting with Dr John Landers, ASC Chair
A meeting with Dr John Landers, ASC Chair
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Human enhancement and the future of work
In 2012, the Academy of Medical Sciences, British Academy, Royal Academy of Engineering and Royal Society came together to host a workshop that summarised technological advancements that could change how people work over the next decade.
Status: Completed
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