Better health for everyone
We put our research findings into practice to give everyone a chance for good health.
What we do
Latest news
View 354 moreStatement on the recent measles outbreak in the Pilbara, WA
The measles outbreak in Western Australia’s Pilbara region is a timely reminder that vaccination remains our strongest defence against highly contagious diseases.
Latest updates on the Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID)
Burnet is a founding partner in development of a world-class infectious disease centre with The University of Melbourne and The Doherty Institute.
Australia can double medical research funding
New costings show annual funding from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) could be doubled while still enhancing its capital base.
Young people in Myanmar urgently need your help.
Will you help provide them with a safe space?
How we make a difference
50%
reduction in hepatitis C prevalence, through our partnership with Eliminate Hepatitis C (EC) Australia
Projects
View 313 moreEVE-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.
The production of guidance for the laboratory sector to prepare for emergency situations
This project involves preparing a guide for the World Health Organization on maintaining diagnostic services in emergency settings.
Molecular Epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Kiribati
We investigated molecular and epidemiological factors associated with the ongoing tuberculosis epidemic in the Pacific nation of Kiribati.