Academy of Science Fellows 2025

^{Pictured Professor Clare Scott}

Prof Clare Scott from the Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Health is one of eight Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Fellows to be recognised for their outstanding contributions to health and medical research with election to the Australian Academy of Science.

Professor Clare Scott, an internationally recognised expert in gynaecological cancer research, is Laboratory Head, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research and Chair of Gynaecological Cancer, University of Melbourne. A clinician-scientist, her research into susceptibility and resistance to precision therapies for rare cancers, particularly rare ovarian cancers, has resulted in pivotal contributions to the development of the landscape-changing, PARP inhibitor treatment. With conspicuous clinical trial leadership and the development of an internationally renowned resource of pre-clinical models, Professor Scott has also developed innovative national infrastructure, enabling access for Australians with rare cancers to expert clinical advice and research.

Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science are among the Nation’s most distinguished scientists, elected by their peers for ground-breaking research and contributions that have had clear impact. Each year the Academy may elect up to 24 new Fellows by ‘Ordinary Election’ and up to four additional Fellows by ‘Special Election’. From 1954 to 2024, there have been 965 Fellows elected to the Academy.
Each year the Academy’s Council may invite up to two distinguished overseas scientists to join the Academy as Corresponding Members.