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Every day, we make progress towards eliminating some of the world’s most intractable health challenges. But we haven’t done our job until those solutions are on the ground in the communities that need them most. No-one should ever be out of reach. No circumstance should ever be too hard. When you become a Burnet supporter, you join a network of people committed to delivering a fairer, safer, healthier world, for all.
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In our labs and in the field, Burnet has been responsible for knowledge gains and innovations that have changed the way global health challenges are managed. But our role isn’t simply to come up with technical solutions. It’s to make sure those solutions are reaching the people who need them most. Explore the resources below to learn more about what we do, how we do it, and the difference it's making towards a more equitable world.
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Our People
We are a community of thinkers, doers, and leaders, united by our commitment to equity and justice, and deeply invested in the power of collaboration. We have a lot to learn from each other, and from the communities we work in. Together, we are translating research into better health, for all.
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Research
Burnet has a critical mass of experts working in world-class facilities to generate the ideas and innovations that will help us eliminate disease, prepare for future pandemics, and change the way we support the health of mothers, babies and young people around the world. The peer-reviewed publications we’re sharing here are part of our contribution to worldwide action on health equity.
VIEW ALL RESEARCHMitchell E, Vallely LM, Ase S, Aeno H, Ofi P, Nake Trumb R, Mek A, Kennedy E, Black K, Mola GDL, Bagita MR, Pomat W, Kelly-Hanku A, Bell S
- Culture, Health & Sexuality
- 28 Jan 2025
Mohamad A, Navidad A, Edwards L, DePaoli A, Jackson H, Walsh J, Spotswood N
- Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
- 28 Jan 2025
Habito M, Kennedy E, Gnim C, Heak M, Phon V, Akiyama M, Binder G, Bell S, Azzopardi P, Hennegan J
- Qualitative Research in Health
- 14 Jan 2025
Moussa D, Flores JE, Doyle JS, Ryan M, Wallace J, Howell J
- PloS one
- 10 Jan 2025
Dori A, Farquhar R, Kelebi T, Waipeli E, Kerry Z, Ruybal-Pesántez S, Timbi D, McEwen S, Makita L, Laman M, Robinson L
- 31 Dec 2024
Nguyen XT, Win Han Oo, Htike W, Ngo TVA, Ngo DT, Dinh SH, Bui TL, Vu TA, Nguyen HN, May CO, Kaung MT, Kaung MK, Ei PH, Nilar AT, O'Flaherty K, Agius PA, Fowkes FJI
- BMJ Public Health
- 16 Dec 2024
Persson A, Jops P, Cowan J, Kupul M, Nake Trumb R, Majumdar SS, Islam S, Nindil H, Pomat W, Bell S, Marks G, Bauri M, Graham SM, Kelly-Hanku A
- Social Science & Medicine
- 12 Dec 2024
Bell S, Wong S, Habito M, Phon V, Kadyrov B, Khan S, Greaney J, Racherla SJ, Kayastha S, Rahman S, Than KK, Soumokil M, Jannah N, Kennedy EC
- BMJ Global Health
- 12 Dec 2024
Hage K, Boyd A, van Santen DK, Brinkman K, Arends J, Lauw F, Rijnders B, van Eeden A, van der Valk M, Newsum A, Matser A, Schinkel J, Prins M
- Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes (1999)
- 06 Dec 2024
Bell S, Mitchell E, Ase S, Aeno H, Naketrumb R, Ofi PS, Mek A, Pomat W, Habito M, Mola G, Kennedy E, Kelly-Hanku A
- PLOS Global Public Health
- 02 Dec 2024
Supporter Stories
The Burnet community is diverse and widespread. It includes scientists in laboratories, health workers out in the field, the people in the communities we serve, and importantly, our community allies: people, like you, who make a valuable contribution through donations, bequests and workplace giving.

Gabrielle’s journey: from childhood memories to life-saving care
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Kate Cherry: Making a contribution, as a donor and a staff member
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