Professor Peter Koopman from UQ's Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) has been elected to the Council of the Australian Academy of Science.

Professor Koopman has joined leading Australian scientists such as Nobel Laureate Professor Brian Schmidt on the Council of the Australian Academy of Science.

The Australian Academy of Science, comprising about 450 of Australia's top physical and biological scientists, aims to lift the profile of science and influence government policy.

Professor Koopman said he was honoured and enthusiastic about the opportunity as a member of the Council to guide science policy at a national level.

I am looking forward to the chance to advise government and foster links between Australian and international scientists, Professor Koopman said.

President of the Council Professor Suzanne Cory welcomed Professor Koopman and the other newly-elected Council members.

We are delighted to have such high-calibre new members of Council and thank the equally well credentialed outgoing members for their dedication and commitment to the Academy's mission to promote excellence in Australian science, Professor Cory said.

Professor Koopman is an internationally recognised expert in developmental biology, a foundational research that informs advances in cancer, birth defects and pest management.

Professor Koopman was elected a Fellow of the Academy in 2008.

Election as a Fellow recognises a career that has significantly advanced the world scientific knowledge.

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Biology expert appointed to national science council