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We put our research findings into practice to give everyone a chance for good health.
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PNG workshops building local leadership
Burnet Institute PNG staff recently came together for one-day ‘Localisation Workshops’ in Kokopo and Port Moresby
Australia's frontline defence against chikungunya
While the outbreak of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus in China raises the prospect of more widespread transmission, scientific research has provided Australia with a special biological line of defence.
Special focus on Thailand in Burnet Travel Awards
Funds totalling $140,000 have been shared among 22 Burnet Institute Travel Award winners for 2025, including a new and special award, the Princess Srinagarindra PhD Scholarship.
How we make a difference
50%
reduction in hepatitis C prevalence, through our partnership with Eliminate Hepatitis C (EC) Australia
Across the Pacific, HIV is claiming more lives than ever
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Barriers to hepatocellular carcinoma screening uptake in Victoria
People with hepatocellular carcinoma risk factors are recommended to have twice-yearly cancer screenings. We explore barriers to screening adherence.
EVE-M®: enhancing the vaginal environment and microbiome
The vaginal microbiome is a key determinant of a women’s sexual and reproductive health. There is an unmet need for effective non-antibiotic-based strategies to target bacterial vaginosis and its adverse sequelae.
Population Genomics of Plasmodium vivax in Papua New Guinea
There is increasing recognition that Plasmodium vivax malaria is a serious global public health problem that has not received the attention it deserves.