Better health for everyone

We put our research findings into practice to give everyone a chance for good health. 

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What we do

Alcohol and other drugs Health emergencies and pandemic response Healthy ageing and non-communicable diseases Hepatitis B and C HIV Malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases Sexual and reproductive health Tuberculosis, COVID-19 and other airborne pathogens Women's and children's health Young people's health

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Life-saving impact of global vaccine stockpiles

Life-saving impact of global vaccine stockpiles

New Burnet research highlights the critical role of global vaccine stockpiles in preventing widespread outbreaks of deadly diseases.

New Burnet funding for early-career research projects

New Burnet funding for early-career research projects

Two exciting and diverse projects focused on Adolescent Health, and Women's and Newborns' Health in Lao PDR and the Philippines have been granted funding from Burnet’s Discovery Innovation Fund.

Expanding Burnet presence to Vanuatu

Expanding Burnet presence to Vanuatu

Burnet Institute has officially opened a new office in Vanuatu.

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How we make a difference

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more effective antibody treatments with our Stellabody® technology

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reduction in hepatitis C prevalence, through our partnership with Eliminate Hepatitis C (EC) Australia

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countries where we work with international partners

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Projects

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Impact of declining transmission on immunity and risk of malaria rebound

Impact of declining transmission on immunity and risk of malaria rebound

We seek to quantify the impact of malaria control measures including the potential elimination on malaria immunity within communities.

Genital Inflammation Test (GIFT) for sexual and reproductive health

Genital Inflammation Test (GIFT) for sexual and reproductive health

We’re developing a diagnostic test for genital inflammation to identify women with asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections and bacterial vaginosis.

TRYP: Transitions and Risk in Young People

TRYP: Transitions and Risk in Young People

We aim to understand how the transition from adolescence to adulthood can influence health risks for young people, and how to intervene to reduce associated harms.

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