The Academy of Medical Sciences was established in 1998 on the recommendation of a group chaired by Michael Atiyah. Its president is Professor Sir John Tooke. Its objective is to improve health through research and promote medical science into benefits for society.
The academy's 2012-16 strategy is to Promoting excellence; Influencing policy to improve health and wealth; Nurturing the next generation of medical researchers; Linking academia, industry and the NHS; Seizing international opportunities; and Encouraging dialogue about the medical sciences.
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