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 413 morePartnering with Griffith University for research translation
A strategic partnership agreement between Griffith University’s Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics and Burnet will strengthen biomedical research in Australia and internationally.
DoxyPEP linked to major declines in syphilis and chlamydia diagnoses in Australia
Major Australian study finds syphilis diagnoses 55% lower and chlamydia diagnoses 36% lower than expected following the introduction of national doxyPEP prevention guidelines.
Professor Joshua Vogel awarded for contribution to maternal health research
The 2026 Frank Fenner Award was presented to Professor Joshua Vogel, recognising his outstanding contributions to maternal and newborn health.
How we make a difference
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active clinical and implementation trials, and an ISO 9001-certified lab.
120k
hepatitis C treatments initiated through EC Australia partnerships.
70+
countries where we collaborate.
40 years of health equity – Thanks To You!
In the spring edition of Thanks to You, we celebrate 40 years as the Macfarlane Burnet Institute for Medical Research and Public Health.
Projects
View 343 moreStellabody® Anti-Shield
A bispecific antibody to overcome treatment resistance in hard-to-treat blood cancers.
Understanding malaria transmission and immunity to inform malaria elimination
We aim to determine how malaria immunity impacts on the transmission of malaria and how immunity influences malaria control interventions.
Young people’s health in Australia: statistics from the Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll survey
Every year, we survey young people about their sexual health, drug use, mental health and wellbeing. That data informs public health policies and programs.