Australian Medical Research Advisory Board
Health
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.
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
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Function Categorization
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
4 April 2016
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Chair | Prof. Ian Frazer AC | 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 |
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 |
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