First Australian elected to Japanese Academy

The Australian Academy of Science President and distinguished cancer researcher Professor Suzanne Cory has become the first Australian to be admitted to the Japanese Academy of Science.

Professor Cory recently visited Japan to formally be admitted as one of 27 Honorary Members.

“I am proud to be the first Honorary Member representing Australia amongst a very special group of scientists from all around the world,” Cory said.

Cory, who was in Japan from 16-27 March, met with the Japanese Academy of Science President, Dr Masaaki Kubo, and other senior members of the Japanese Academy, to discuss bilateral relationships.

Cory also met with senior science and diplomatic officials at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo.

The Australian Academy of Science has built collaborative relationships with scientists in Japan over many years, including through a joint exchange program with the Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science and a program of postdoctoral and invitation fellowships for Australian researchers to work in Japanese research institutions.