The Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) determines the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy and the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities. The Health Minister takes the priorities into account in making decisions in relation to the financial assistance provided from the Medical Research Future Fund Special Account. AMRAB consists of the CEO of the NHMRC, and other persons appointed by the Health Minister with suitable experience and knowledge.
Further information
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Type of Body
E. Statutory office holder, offices and committees
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Medical Research Future Fund Act 2015
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
8
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No
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Classification
B. Secondary statutory structure
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Function Categorization
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Department of Health and Aged Care, Sirius Building, 23 Furzer Street
Phillip ACT 2606
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Prof. Ian Frazer AC | 10 September 2021 | 28 February 2026 |
| Deputy Chair | Prof. Caroline Homer AO | 10 September 2021 | 28 February 2026 |
| Member | Prof. Tom Calma AO | 10 September 2021 | 28 February 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Imelda Lynch | 10 September 2021 | 28 February 2026 |
| Member | Prof. Douglas Hilton | 10 September 2021 | 28 February 2026 |
| Member | Professor Prof. Steve Wesselingh | 28 August 2023 | 27 August 2026 |
| Member | Prof. Denise Doolan | 10 September 2021 | 28 February 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Yasser El-Ansary | 10 September 2021 | 28 February 2026 |
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