October 14, 2026
The Royal Society of NSW was delighted to learn that Professor Merlin Crossley AM FRSN FAHMS was recently elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS).
Professor Crossley is currently the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) Academic Quality at UNSW Sydney and previously served as DVC Education and Dean of Science. On 4 September 2026, his appointment as the next Chief Scientist at the Australian Museum Research Institute in early 2027 was announced by the Australian Museum Director and CEO, Ms Kim McKay AO FRSN.
Professor Crossley is a molecular biologist who specialises in using CRISPR gene editing to understand and treat human genetic diseases. He is a dedicated supporter of science communication and research and serves as Chair of The Conversation Media Group. He is also Chair of the Royal Society of NSW Awards Committee.
The citation for Professor Crossley’s Academy Fellowship will be included here as soon as it becomes available on the AAHMS website.
The Council of the Society warmly congratulates Professor Merlin Crossley on this latest recognition of his outstanding achievements and research.
