The Federal Budget includes a commitment to increase MRFF disbursements to $1B annually by 2030-31. Progress - but sustainability pressures remain for Australia’s medical research institutes. Media release: aamri.org.au/news-events/... Budget analysis: aamri.org.au/resources/fe...

Dr Colleen Lewis (CAG member, Centre for Eye Research Australia) lives with macular degeneration and reflects on how medical research has helped preserve her sight and independence. Read more: www.gleninnesexaminer.com.au/story/924196...

WA’s health and medical research sector has received a major boost in the 2026 WA Budget, with FHRI Fund forecast expenditure increasing to nearly $350m over the forward estimates. Read more: aamri.org.au/news-events/...

Australia’s health and medical research sector is at a crossroads, writes @sahmri.bsky.social Executive Director and AAMRI Board Member Prof Maria Makrides in a new MJA article ahead of the Federal Budget. insightplus.mja.com.au/2026/18/heal... #MedicalResearch #MRFF #NHMRC

Ready to back your ambition in 2026? 🚀 Career YOU is an online career development program for early to mid-career women and people from underrepresented groups working across Aus health and medical research ecosystem - in both research and professional services roles. www.aamri.org.au/careeryou

AAMRI is proud to continue the legacy of Franklin Women through the pilot of two flagship initiatives in 2026 – the Career YOU online development program and Carer’s Scholarship. Learn more: aamri.org.au/news-events/...

We’re grateful that @mon4kooyong.bsky.social continues to speak up on this issue, helping keep medical research visible in the national conversation. Ahead of the Federal Budget, our ongoing focus remains ensuring the MRFF is fully delivered and continues to support researchers across the country.

Victoria's independent medical research institutes deliver life-changing breakthroughs from leukaemia drugs to Crohn's implants. Without increased State investment, progress is at risk and hope delayed. ✉️ Take action: www.aamri.org.au/100labcoats #100LabCoats #VicBudget2026

Every coat tells a story. White = breakthroughs Victoria’s independent medical research institutes have delivered Grey = what’s at risk without State investment in 2026/27 Pause. Read. Then act. ✉️ Write to your MP: www.aamri.org.au/100labcoats #100LabCoats #VicBudget2026

We hung 100 empty lab coats outside Victoria’s Parliament House today. Half grey. Half white. Grey = breakthroughs we stand to lose. White = what’s possible with proper investment. Find out why - and how to take action: www.aamri.org.au/100labcoats #100LabCoats #VicBudget2026

“Medical research institutes are a critical part of Australia’s research and health system,” says AAMRI CEO Dr Saraid Billiards. New report shows institutes drive billions in economic value, jobs, and better health. Investing in research = investing in our future. www.aamri.org.au/2026-ROI-Report

NEW REPORT: A new independent report released by AAMRI shows the medical research institute sector delivers: 🧪 $3.90 return per $1 invested 💊 $5.80 per $1 in clinical trials 🏥 $4.07B annual economic benefit A strong system that needs action this Federal Budget. www.aamri.org.au/2026-ROI-Report

More than 100 of Australia’s scientific leaders have signed an open letter calling on the Government to unlock the full potential of the MRFF. It made the front page of The Australian today. A clear signal the sector is united - and the stakes are real. aamri.org.au/news-events/...

Thank you to @mon4kooyong.bsky.social for continually being an excellent advocate for medical research 👏 We are looking forward to seeing what results in the upcoming Federal Budget this May.

There’s a lot to welcome in Ambitious Australia, particularly the recognition that Australia’s R&D system isn’t set up for the level of impact we need. The real test will be if that ambition is matched with proper investment, especially in health & medical research. aamri.org.au/news-events/...

Congratulations to all recipients of the 2026 Australia Day Honours. We would especially like to recognise those recipients affiliated with our member institutes. See the list of recipients recognised and celebrated for contributions in medical research... aamri.org.au/news-events/...

Thank you for your involvement, interest and promotion of Australia’s medical research sector. In 2026, we’ll keep pushing for sustainable funding, while also delivering sector benchmarking and a new 5-year EDI strategy. Wishing you a happy festive break - see you back in early January.

860+ emails have gone to MPs across 130 electorates calling for the full Medical Research Future Fund in the 2026–27 Federal Budget Medical research pays for itself - every $1 returns $3.90 Let it fund tomorrow - share your voice: www.aamri.org.au/mrff #releasethefullmrff

AAMRI WA is excited to welcome Adjunct A/Prof Sandra Bellekom of Ear Science Institute Australia as the new WA Chair, and we thank Prof Jonathan Carapetis AM of @thekidsau.bsky.social for his outstanding leadership as WA's inaugural Chair More at: aamri.org.au/state-chapte...

💪 Thanks to everyone who’s written to their MP calling for the full release of the Medical Research Future Fund - your voices are being heard! 📬600+ emails. 8,000+ contact points. 122 electorates contacted, with every state & territory reached.

AAMRI joins Dr Monique Ryan MP and research leaders in Canberra today calling for the Fed Govt to unlock the full $1 bn Medical Research Future Fund each year. Half the Funding. Half the Future. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... #releasethefullmrff

AAMRI welcomes Prof Jason Kovacic (Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute) as our new President, succeeding Prof Elizabeth Hartland AM. We also welcome new Board members: 🔹 Prof Ricky Johnstone – Peter Mac 🔹 Prof Maria Makrides – SAHMRI 🔹 Prof Ken Smith – WEHI aamri.org.au/news-events/...

“As an independent you need to find areas that matter, that you can make a difference… I’m the only person who’s ever asked a question about medical research funding in the House.” - Dr @mon4kooyong.bsky.social MP at AAMRI’s President’s Breakfast, on making a difference. #2025AAMRIConvention

Congratulations to Dr Luis García-Marín, winner of the 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award, for his groundbreaking brain genetics research uncovering the links between genes, brain structure and disease. Learn more 👉 aamri.org.au/news-events/...

Australia’s leading medical research institutes are in Canberra this week for the #2025AAMRIConvention. Two days of discussion on the future of medical innovation — from public trust in science to AI-driven discovery, workforce wellbeing and national research strategy. aamri.org.au/news-events/...

Special thanks to Dr Yew Wong of @centenaryinstitute.bsky.social & Uni of Sydney. His stunning artwork Cellular Cosmos inspired our #2025AAMRIConvention design - a fusion of science & art capturing the elegance and movement of cellular life - thanks to Yew for his generosity in sharing his art.

Congratulations to Dr Yumi Sheehan of @kirbyinstitute.bsky.social announced as a 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award Finalist! Her groundbreaking work is transforming hepatitis C care in prisons — boosting testing and treatment to help achieve WHO’s global HCV elimination goals.

Meet Dr @joshosowicki.bsky.social of Murdoch Children's Research Institute, a 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award Finalist! He’s leading pioneering Strep A human challenge and clinical trials to fast-track vaccines and improve care for patients with life-threatening infections.

The MRFF was designed to support research and our future. That’s all. Full stop. ALL the proceeds from the fund should be used to guarantee we have a vibrant health and medical research system. The Government has an opportunity to secure a prosperous future - best part, it’s already paid for!

The money is just sitting there... while 30% kids with rare diseases don't see their 5th birthday while cancer patients transition to palliative care while neurodegenerative diseases take precious memories while brilliant scientists run out of funding and lose their jobs ...it just seems insane

Half the funding. Half the future. The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) was meant to deliver $1B a year — only $650M is reaching researchers. Join the call to release the full MRFF. www.aamri.org.au/mrff #releasethefullmrff @markbutlermp.bsky.social @jimchalmers.bsky.social

Less than two weeks to #2025AAMRIConvention - see you in Canberra for two days of ideas, innovation + connection! Thanks to our sponsors helping bring it all together: CSL | dandolopartners | @minterellison.bsky.social | @eppendorf.bsky.social | @clarivateag.bsky.social | Membes

Introducing Dr Aaminah Khan of @kidscancerinst.bsky.social, a 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award Finalist! Her research is transforming treatment for aggressive childhood brain cancers, finding new ways to stop deadly tumours like diffuse midline glioma in their tracks.

Congratulations to Dr Luis M García-Marín of @qimrb.bsky.social – announced as a 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award Finalist! His computational neurogenomics research is revealing how our genes shape brain structure, behaviour and diseases like Parkinson’s, dementia and depression.

We’re thrilled to welcome @clarivateag.bsky.social as a sponsor of the 2025 AAMRI Convention (4–5 Nov, Canberra)! Together, we’re driving innovation and accelerating the impact of Australia’s medical research. 🔗 clarivate.com #2025AAMRIConvention

AAMRI is thrilled to announce our 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award Finalists, proudly sponsored by CSL. These outstanding researchers are shaping the future of health + medical research in Australia 👏 #2025AAMRIRisingStar aamri.org.au/news-events/... Winner announced 4 Nov at #2025AAMRIConvention

Thanks to @auhealthjournal.bsky.social for giving us the opportunity to share AAMRI's thoughts on the draft national strategy - with consultation closing today!

“This government has no excuse—no reason—not to unlock the extraordinary potential of our medical researchers.” @mon4kooyong.bsky.social on why the Medical Research Future Fund must be fully invested. Disbursements could DOUBLE with no impact on fund’s bottom line. www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

We’ve finalised our submission to the National Health & Medical Research Strategy. Our top priorities: 🔬 Research Excellence 💰 Sustainable Funding 👩‍🔬 Workforce Stability 💡 Discovery & Innovation 🌏 Translation & Impact 📄 Read the full submission: aamri.org.au/news-events/...

Thrilled to have dandolopartners as a #2025AAMRIConvention sponsor! They're sponsoring the National Strategy Q&A with Rosemary Huxtable AO – supporting innovation in Aus health & medical research. 🔗https://aamri.org.au/2025-aamri-convention-dinner/ 🌐http://dandolo.com.au

Delighted to welcome @eppendorf.bsky.social as a 2025 AAMRI Convention sponsor - 4-5 Nov. By powering the Recharge & Reconnect Space – this helps our researchers to refocus & continue driving discoveries. 🔗Register: aamri.org.au/2025-aamri-c... 🌐 www.eppendorf.com/au-en/ #2025AAMRIConvention

Excited to welcome MinterEllison as the 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award Finalists sponsor – with finalists to be announced in October! Thank you for championing emerging leaders in Aus medical research. 🔗Register: aamri.org.au/2025-aamri-c... 🌐 minterellison.com #2025AAMRIConvention

The draft National Health & Medical Research Strategy is a strong start 👏. Good to see workforce planning + indirect costs on the table — now we need action to cover the full costs of research & secure stable careers for researchers. aamri.org.au/news-events/...

We’re proud to welcome CSL as an official sponsor of the 2025 AAMRI Dinner in Canberra. A supporter since 2014, CSL champions research for a healthier Australia. 🔗Register to attend: aamri.org.au/2025-aamri-c... 🌐Learn more: www.csl.com #2025AAMRIConvention

🚨 Applications closing soon! Free 8-week pre-seed commercialisation training for early & mid-career medical researchers in VIC. Gain skills, mentorship and industry access. Run by AAMRI VIC, MTP Connect and Swinburne University. Apply now: aamri.org.au/state-chapte...

Australia’s clinicians are ready to lead research that transforms patient care - so why are barriers still holding them back? At last night’s AAMRI VIC event, we shared a powerful video featuring six Vic clinician researchers calling for change 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=GprO...

Last night’s AAMRI VIC event at Parliament House celebrated the vital role of clinician researchers in Victoria’s health system. Big thanks to Paul Hamer MP, Danny Pearson MP and Georgie Crozier MP for their support of Vic health and medical research #MedicalResearch #VicHealth

The $400M cut in US research funding is a wake-up call. "No one could have predicted what was going to happen in the US…Australia needs to really think hard about how we protect our own research." - Dr Saraid Billiards, AAMRI CEO. www.theage.com.au/healthcare/a...

Congratulations to the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours recipients - inc. from @qimrb.bsky.social, The Doherty, The Kids Research Institute and Murdoch Children's Research Institute - recognised for their services and support to Australia's medical research sector. aamri.org.au/news-events/...

election is over but health and medical research is still an urgent and high priority! it's well overdue for funding to be released, this animation makes it v clear how much could be made available