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We put our research findings into practice to give everyone a chance for good health.
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MRFF grant supports syphilis self-testing trial
Burnet Institute researchers and collaborators have been awarded a Medical Research Future Fund grant to trial syphilis self‐testing.
Three new appointments to strengthen Burnet Board
Three new leaders will soon join Burnet's Board of Directors.
Professor Heidi Drummer recognised for research career and impact
Professor Drummer was named the ASM Distinguished Award Orator for 2026 as a "current global leader" in her field.
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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.
Projects
View 335 moreMapping existing models of extended postpartum care and its benefits: a scoping review
Pregnancy and childbirth can exacerbate some medical conditions or cause them to emerge.
Systematic Community-Wide Engagement and Elimination Project for Tuberculosis (SWEEP-TB) in Daru, Western Province, Papua New Guinea
This community-centred public health project will screen all residents of Daru, Papua New Guinea to detect, treat and prevent tuberculosis.
Our future: young people’s health and climate roadmap
Youth-led innovation in Papua New Guinea.