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...
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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...
🧬 Cancer, heart disease, dementia — vital research is being delayed by lack of #MRFF funding.
Parliament wraps up soon. Every voice counts before the 2026–27 Budget #releasethefullmrff
📢Email your MP today & demand full MRFF release at www.aamri.org.au/mrff
💪 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.
The winner of the 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award - proudly sponsored by CSL - will be announced at the 2025 AAMRI Dinner on 4 Nov.
Thanks @minterellison.bsky.social for celebrating our brilliant finalists for 2025!
#2025AAMRIConvention
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.
The winner of the 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award - proudly sponsored by CSL - will be announced at the 2025 AAMRI Dinner on 4 Nov.
Thanks to @minterellison.bsky.social for backing this year’s exceptional finalists!
#2025AAMRIConvention
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
Image: Child in a hospital bed looking at a researcher, half colour, half black and white. Main heading: Half the funding. Half the future. Sub heading: Ask Canberra to keep its promise to medical research. Text: Breakthroughs don’t happen on broken promises. Tagline: Release the full Medical Research Future Fund aamri.org.au/mrff
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
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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
The winner of the 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award - proudly sponsored by CSL - will be announced at the 2025 AAMRI Dinner on 4 Nov.
Grateful to @minterellison.bsky.social for championing Australia’s next generation of research leaders!
#2025AAMRIConvention
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.
