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The Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) determines the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy and the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities. The Minister for Health will take the priorities into account in making decisions in relation to the financial assistance provided from the Medical Research Fund Special Account. The Advisory Board consists of the CEO of the NHMRC, and other persons appointed by the Health Minister with suitable experience and knowledge.
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Further information

  • Type of Body

    E. Statutory Office Holder Offices and Committees

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Medical Research Future Fund Act 2015

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    8

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    No

  • Classification

    B. Secondary

  • Function Categorization

    Advisory Board

  • Creation Date

    4 April 2016

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Prof. Ian Frazer 4 April 2016 28 February 2021
Member Ms. Jennifer June Williams 4 April 2016 28 February 2021
Member Prof. Peter Høj 4 April 2016 28 February 2021
Member Prof. Karen Reynolds 4 April 2016 28 February 2021
Member Dr. Deborah Rathjen 4 April 2016 28 February 2021
Member Mr. Yasser El-Ansary 4 April 2016 28 February 2021
Member Prof. Anne Kelso 4 April 2016 28 February 2021
Member Prof. Douglas Hilton 4 April 2016 28 February 2021
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