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News (2015)
30 December, 2015
2015 in Review: January - June
Significant discoveries, exciting events and awards have made this year one of Burnet’s most successful.
30 December, 2015
2015 in Review: July - December
Our review of Burnet’s landmark events and key moments in 2014 continues.
27 December, 2015
World-first project seeks funding
Donations needed to create an online guide to teach young people about pornography and sexting to reduce potential harms.
21 December, 2015
HCV cure drugs available to all Australians
Professor Margaret Hellard welcomes landmark Federal Government decision to put HCV treatments on PBS.
16 December, 2015
Naloxone access welcomed
Moves to make the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone available over the counter have been welcomed by Professor Paul Dietze.
15 December, 2015
Burnet Travel Awards
Dr Megan Lim, Head of Sexual Health Research in the Centre for Population Health, among the winners of the 2015 Burnet Institute Travel Awards.
11 December, 2015
A gift in your Will can create a healthier world
Every bequest can make a difference.
11 December, 2015
Viewpoints on HIV reservoirs
Burnet Institute’s Associate Professor Melissa Churchill has contributed to a commentary on HIV reservoirs published in Nature Reviews Microbiology
09 December, 2015
Medical research critical to Australia’s innovation future
Burnet Institute welcomes the Turnbull Government’s Innovation and Science Agenda.
08 December, 2015
Farewell to Board member John Dowling
After 15 years of outstanding service, John Dowling is stepping down from the Burnet Board.
08 December, 2015
New horizons for PRONTO!
The community-based, peer-led HIV point-of-care testing service, PRONTO! is set take a significant step forward with the integration of screening for STIs.
07 December, 2015
MRDC supporting HMHB program
The Mineral Resources Development Company in PNG generously offers support for Burnet’s Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies program.
05 December, 2015
TB award for Professor Steve Graham
Burnet’s Professor Steve Graham has been honoured with one of the premier global prizes for tuberculosis research.
01 December, 2015
Leading young HIV researchers present at WAD 2015
World AIDS Day celebrations concluded with the mHIVE Symposium at Doherty Institute.
01 December, 2015
World AIDS Day 2015 – a day of reflection, aspiration and hope
Getting to Zero was the key message at the Victorian community launch.
01 December, 2015
Burnet support for HIV initiative
Burnet Associate Professor Mark Stoové is confident Melbourne will make the most of its status as Australia’s first Fast-Track City.
25 November, 2015
Myanmar trek via Canberra
The focus of preparations for a commemorative trek to raise funds to assist Burnet’s work in Myanmar shifted to Canberra on Tuesday night.
23 November, 2015
Nossal Medal for Professor David Wilson
Professor Wilson awarded Gustav Nossal Medal for Global Health by the Australian Academy of Science.
23 November, 2015
Myanmar: Improving public health in a sustainable way
The latest edition of IMPACT looks at the important work of Burnet in Myanmar.
20 November, 2015
Honour for Professor James McCluskey
Former Burnet board member Professor James McCluskey has won the 2015 GSK Award for Research Excellence.
19 November, 2015
Professor Sharon Lewin wins Research Australia award
Burnet board member Professor Sharon Lewin honoured with of one of Research Australia’s most prestigious awards.
18 November, 2015
Fenner Award for Professor James Beeson
Burnet malaria researcher Professor James Beeson has been recognised with the prestigious Fenner Award.
17 November, 2015
New Burnet, Deakin collaboration
Health services and education in Myanmar will benefit from a collaborative partnership between Burnet Institute and Deakin University.
11 November, 2015
Research award acknowledges team effort
Burnet malaria scientist Dr Michelle Boyle regards a prestigious award as acknowledgement of a great team effort.
10 November, 2015
Focus on STIs in Timor-Leste
Burnet Institute research has established a new diagnostic service for sexually transmitted infections (STI) in Timor Leste using world-class approaches.
09 November, 2015
Burnet's NHMRC success rate among Australia's best
The Institute’s success rate for project grant applications was double the national average.
09 November, 2015
Child undernutrition target of NHMRC grant
A Burnet project in Lao PDR awarded $1.5 million NHMRC grant.
05 November, 2015
Burnet launches HIV Drug Discovery Appeal
Side effects from existing HIV drugs can be life-threatening. Your gift will help us find new drugs against HIV.
04 November, 2015
Explainer: what is naloxone and how can it help save drug users who overdose?
Burnet’s Professor Paul Dietze helps explain naloxone in The Conversation.
31 October, 2015
Achieving malaria elimination: the challenges ahead
Professor James Beeson writes for the latest edition of IMPACT about the momentum towards malaria elimination.
27 October, 2015
Professor David Wilson welcomed to Burnet
World-leading infectious disease modeller, Professor Wilson will work across the Institute’s three centres.
27 October, 2015
Next step for world's first malaria vaccine
The World Health Organization says several pilot projects needed to assess new vaccine, RTS,S.
22 October, 2015
AMREP Prize for Burnet research
Burnet scientists have been awarded the major prize at AMREP Health Week for their research into a protein essential to the growth of malaria parasites.
22 October, 2015
Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet Address
Key Challenges In Global Health was the theme of Professor Brendan Crabb’s Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet Address.
21 October, 2015
Burnet a key to Monash Partners
Professor Christina Mitchell has paid tribute to Burnet’s unique role within the Monash Partners Academic Health Science Centre.
20 October, 2015
Time for the final push to eradicate polio
Professor Brendan Crabb AC has joined other eminent Australians at Parliament House in a call to end polio.
19 October, 2015
What's the fuss about the MRFF?
Burnet Institute supports a new campaign to promote the Medical Research Future Fund.
19 October, 2015
Leadership needed on prison needle and syringe programs
Associate Professor Mark Stoové has led a group of experts calling for widespread adoption of PNSPs.
16 October, 2015
Director's Seminar: Professor Jim Kazura
Paradoxes in malaria elimination: Less infection, more disease.
12 October, 2015
CREIDU Colloquium 2015: Five minute talk can save a life
Prisons: Opportunities and challenges towards improving the health of people who inject drugs.
08 October, 2015
Addressing HIV in the Philippines
Burnet researcher Chad Hughes is helping to address a steady and worrying rise in HIV among young people in the Philippines.
06 October, 2015
Cutting-edge, Melbourne-based contract research organisation launched
Burnet’s IMF and Innoviron are excited to announce the launch of 360biolabs.
05 October, 2015
2015 Burnet Oration: Planetary Prospects and Possibilities
Editor-in-Chief of the Lancet, Dr Richard Horton delivers an Oration to remember.
05 October, 2015
Tackling climate change for human health
Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet, Dr Richard Horton gives a taste of what to expect at tonight’s Burnet Oration.
02 October, 2015
Burnet's young malaria researchers shine at MiM
Dr Ricardo Ataide and Dr Herbert Opi both received prizes for their presentations at the 2015 Malaria in Melbourne conference.
01 October, 2015
Exporting medical research expertise to China
Historic agreement between Victoria and the Jiangsu and Sichuan provinces signed.
29 September, 2015
Governor visits Burnet
Burnet Institute Patron-in-Chief, The Hon Linda Dessau AM has visited Burnet to meet with our leading scientists and public health researchers.
29 September, 2015
Palmer Laboratory focus on HIV Immunometabolism
Dr Clovis Palmer to head a new Burnet Institute research laboratory for HIV Immunometabolism.
23 September, 2015
NHMRC Award for Burnet researchers
Professors Brendan Crabb and James Beeson have been acknowledged with one of the NHMRC’s highest honours.
18 September, 2015
Burnet supports PLDI Scholarship
VAC board member Craig Burnett is the recipient of a Positive Leadership Development Institute scholarship sponsored by Burnet Institute.
18 September, 2015
Award for Sexual Health research
Dr Megan Lim has been honoured with the 2015 Australasian Sexual Health Alliance (ASHA) Mid-Career Interdisciplinary Achiever Award.
17 September, 2015
Burnet Institute Chair, Robert Milne visits PNG
Mr Milne visited Burnet’s malaria and Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies programs.
17 September, 2015
Study supports PRONTO! expansion
A Burnet study has found the HIV testing service PRONTO! would be enhanced by the integration of screening for STIs.
16 September, 2015
Meth fight requires new focus
The popular perception of an ice epidemic can be attributed in part to the failure of law enforcement strategies targeting users rather than suppliers.
15 September, 2015
Report reveals HIV transmission in Australia declining
Kirby Institute’s annual report on HIV, hepatitis and STIs released at World STI and HIV Congress.
11 September, 2015
Polio demands vigilance
Among recent great gains in polio reduction, news of three infected children is a significant reminder that no country can be complacent.
07 September, 2015
Promising HIV cure drugs less effective on the virus in the brain
Study reveals two of the most promising HIV ‘cure agents’ might not work as well in the brain as it does in blood.
01 September, 2015
Lives changed with better vision
An innovative program training older community members to promote eye health has improved thousands of lives in Sri Lanka.
01 September, 2015
The pros and cons of PrEP
Burnet HIV researcher Dr Clovis Palmer canvasses the pros and cons of PrEP for the latest edition of HIV Australia.
31 August, 2015
Report supports take-home naloxone
The ACT’s innovative take-home naloxone program has been endorsed as a life-saver by Professor Paul Dietze.
28 August, 2015
TB Conference to lead the fight
The Regional Conference of the International Union Against TB & Lung Disease gives Australia the chance to demonstrate its commitment.
26 August, 2015
Infectious disease advocacy a challenge
Advocacy for research into infectious diseases is more challenging in light of changing community perceptions.
20 August, 2015
Burnet hosts Jiangsu Government delegation
Burnet’s China program team has hosted a senior delegation from Jiangsu province, Victoria’s sister state in China.
17 August, 2015
GuoMinXinHe Group becomes a Founding Partner of the Alastair Lucas Endowment Fund
Support from our investment partners in China.
14 August, 2015
Strong interest in Student Night
The scientists of tomorrow discovered more about what’s possible, what’s available and how Burnet can help them at the AMREP Student Information Night.
12 August, 2015
MRFF a fait accompli
The creation of the Medical Research Future Fund presents Australia with a rare opportunity for improved health and economic outcomes.
11 August, 2015
China a growing health market
China’s growing demand for health solutions presents Australian business and research bodies with unprecedented opportunities.
10 August, 2015
Hepatitis C elimination viable
With the development of a clear strategy, hepatitis C can be eliminated in Australia within the next 15 years, according to Professor Margaret Hellard.
07 August, 2015
Strong interest in Australia China Health Summit
There’s been strong interest from the sector in opportunities to engage at the Australia China Health Summit.
06 August, 2015
Burnet takes malaria tests to new frontiers
A new diagnostic test to inform the safe use of antimalarial drugs is about to be applied where it’s most needed.
04 August, 2015
Burnet Chair Rob Milne
Burnet Chair Rob Milne has pledged to do all in his power to honour the ‘amazing contribution’ of the late Alastair Lucas AO.
04 August, 2015
Alastair Lucas Endowment Fund
Former Burnet Institute Chair Alastair Lucas AO is to be honoured with an endowment fund in his name.
03 August, 2015
Alastair Lucas honoured at Tribute Service
Former Burnet Chair Alastair Lucas AO has been honoured at a Tribute Service in Melbourne.
31 July, 2015
New measure for malaria exposure
Burnet Institute has played a key role in the development of new tests to measure exposure to malaria.
29 July, 2015
Malaria elimination demands multiple targets
Burnet’s Professor James Beeson and Dr Freya Fowkes advocate for a range of vaccine approaches to eliminate malaria.
28 July, 2015
Turning point for hepatitis treatment
Hepatology medicine is on the threshold of massive changes, according to Burnet Institute’s Professor Margaret Hellard.
23 July, 2015
Burnet appointment to NHMRC Council
Burnet Director and CEO Professor Brendan Crabb AC has been appointed to the Council of the NHMRC.
23 July, 2015
Call for greater innovation in HIV diagnostics at IAS 2015
The Burnet-developed VISITECT® CD4 diagnostic test highlighted in conference sessions.
23 July, 2015
Burnet's focus on beriberi
Burnet research in Lao PDR is helping to address the serious problem of beriberi which can be fatal for infants.
21 July, 2015
Natasha Stott Despoja returns to Burnet
Australia’s Ambassador for Women and Girls, Natasha Stott Despoja AM, is taking up a new role as a Burnet Patron.
17 July, 2015
Tick for Myanmar Drop-in Centres
Burnet’s Drop-in Centres in Myanmar have been resoundingly endorsed by Burnet’s Head, Centre for International Health, Professor Robert Power.
14 July, 2015
Dame Quentin Bryce visits Burnet
Burnet Institute Patron and former Governor General Dame Quentin Bryce has visited the Institute during a trip to Melbourne.
13 July, 2015
Victorian Governor is Burnet Patron-in-Chief
The Victorian Governor, the Honourable Linda Dessau AM, is Burnet Institute’s new Patron-in-Chief.
09 July, 2015
Tributes flow for Alastair Lucas AO
We share with you the many tributes to our former Chairman, friend and passionate supporter, Alastair.
09 July, 2015
Burnet research identifies malaria predator
Burnet Institute researchers have identified the type of monocyte best equipped to attack the malaria parasite.
06 July, 2015
Vale Alastair Field Lucas AO, Burnet Chairman
It is with deep sadness Burnet Institute acknowledges the passing of Alastair.
03 July, 2015
New insights into immune system attack on malaria
Burnet scientists have identified a means by which human antibodies stop malaria from invading red blood cells.
02 July, 2015
HIV research attracts Nature's interest
Burnet HIV research has been reviewed and promoted in the prestigious journal, Nature Reviews Drug Discovery.
01 July, 2015
Maria Myers a Burnet Patron
Burnet Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Maria Myers AO as a Patron of the Institute.
30 June, 2015
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies lab officially opened in Kokopo
Samples from mothers and babies are being analysed for STIs and other diseases.
25 June, 2015
Historic launch of HMHB program in Kokopo
Papua New Guinean partners join Burnet for launch of five-year maternal and child health program in PNG.
22 June, 2015
SCOPE casts light on social media
An new online hub, SCOPE, gives young people to access to advice and real life stories relating to issues arising from social media.
22 June, 2015
Sir Kostas Constantinou a Burnet Patron
Burnet’s links with PNG have been strengthened by the appointment of Sir Kostas Constantinou as a Patron.
21 June, 2015
Cancer Appeal needs your support
The Burnet Cancer Treatment Discoveries Appeal is edging ever closer to its target, but your support is urgently needed.
17 June, 2015
Health kit for PNG men
A new set of interactive activities will help young men in PNG make informed decisions about sexual health, alcohol and drug use.
16 June, 2015
Burnet welcomes Health For Development Strategy
Burnet Institute has welcomed the Australian Government’s new Health For Development Strategy.
16 June, 2015
Strong support for PNG health
Senior political figures from Australia and Papua New Guinea gave their support to Burnet’s celebration of achievements in health in PNG.
15 June, 2015
Challenges and achievements in PNG health
This year marks 40 years of challenges and achievements in health since Independence for Papua New Guinea.
10 June, 2015
Youth survey challenges expectations
A high proportion of young people who don’t identify as heterosexual is one of the features of a Burnet Institute survey.
08 June, 2015
AO honour for Alastair Lucas
Former Burnet Institute Chair, Mr Alastair Lucas has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the 2015 Queen’s Birthday Honours.
28 May, 2015
Burnet's Yunnan ties enhanced
Burnet Institute has hosted a delegation from the Yunnan government in South West China to discuss potential collaboration opportunities.
27 May, 2015
Important step for MRFF
Burnet Institute has welcomed the tabling of legislation to establish the MRFF and urged all members and senators to support its passage.
20 May, 2015
The Gust-McKenzie Medal to Dr Megan Lim
Dr Megan Lim has been awarded the 2015 Gust-McKenzie Medal for her research into young people’s health.
20 May, 2015
Dr Nick Scott is Beever Fellow again
Burnet researcher Dr Nick Scott delighted to be named the Jim and Margaret Beever Fellow for the second year running.
20 May, 2015
2014 Burnet Annual Financial Report now online
Excelllence - Innovation - Impact - A record-breaking year for Burnet!
20 May, 2015
2014 - a year of highlights and records!
Burnet Director and CEO Professor Brendan Crabb AC has hailed 2014 as a year of highlights and records.
19 May, 2015
Burnet discovery of building blocks for new drug classes to prevent and treat HIV
Published today in prestigious journal, PNAS.
18 May, 2015
International health expert, Ms Helen Evans appointed to Burnet Board
We welcome former Deputy CEO of GAVI to the Burnet Board.
15 May, 2015
PRONTO! funding welcomed
The renewal of State Government funding for the PRONTO! rapid HIV testing service has been warmly welcomed by Associate Professor Mark Stoové.
15 May, 2015
Higher purity causing 'ice' harm
The ‘ice crisis’ in Victoria has much to do with an increase in methamphetamine purity, according to Burnet’s Professor Paul Dietze.
14 May, 2015
Science pledge encouraging
The scientific community should feel encouraged by Opposition Leader Bill Shorten’s Budget reply, according to Burnet CEO Professor Brendan Crabb.
14 May, 2015
Australian Ambassador opens Nanjing BioPoint R&D laboratory in China
A major step forward in our vision of a long-term engagement in China.
12 May, 2015
Medical research a Budget winner
Burnet Institute has welcomed the Federal Government’s renewed 2015-16 budget commitment to the $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
11 May, 2015
Burnet hosts Myanmar Australia Awards Fellows
The next generation of leaders in health and education in Myanmar is visiting Burnet for specialist training.
07 May, 2015
This Mother's Day spare a thought for mums and their babies in PNG
Consider a gift to our Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies program.
06 May, 2015
Seminar on HIV resources
Burnet Institute was pleased to host Associate Professor David Wilson for a Director’s Seminar on making the most of HIV resources.
05 May, 2015
New ‘China Guide’ to support Australian medtech companies
Burnet’s Nanjing BioPoint initiative is featured in the guide.
04 May, 2015
Help us fit out Kokopo lab
Our first HMHB project is underway but we need help. Give today to support this life-saving initiative to save lives in PNG.
29 April, 2015
Day of Immunology Tour
Several of Burnet’s young scientists talked about their research into new vaccines at the Day of Immunology Discovery Tour.
28 April, 2015
Focus on maternal mortality in Zimbabwe
A project milestone to address maternal mortality in Zimbabwe with the opening of new maternity waiting homes.
27 April, 2015
Nepal earthquake
Our thoughts are with the people of Nepal and those on the ground responding to the earthquake disaster.
24 April, 2015
Symposium on malaria elimination
The latest malaria research was canvassed at Burnet’s symposium ‘Working Towards Malaria Elimination’.
23 April, 2015
Boost for TB fight in Timor-Leste
The fight against tuberculosis in Timor-Leste has advanced with the launch of a Burnet-supported machine to provide rapid and accurate diagnosis.
13 April, 2015
GLBTIQ Focus Group
Burnet Institute is seeking participants for a focus group, which aims to improve the language of our annual sexual health survey.
07 April, 2015
World Health Day Focus - Collaborative Research
The Australian Institute of International Affairs highlighted Burnet’s HMHB program on World Health Day.
26 March, 2015
Fellowships for Burnet excellence
Burnet Professors Brendan Crabb AC and Suzanne Crowe AM have been elected fellows of the new Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.
24 March, 2015
Burnet steps up fight against TB
Burnet Institute is prioritising the fight against tuberculosis (TB) with the announcement of the Burnet TB Initiative.
23 March, 2015
Burnet role in TB Forum
Burnet Institute has joined with Australia’s leading tuberculosis experts to launch a new collaborative network, TB Forum.
20 March, 2015
Vale Rt Hon Malcolm Fraser AC
It is with deep sadness Burnet Institute acknowledges the passing of the Rt Hon Malcolm Fraser AC.
19 March, 2015
Burnet a research exemplar
Burnet Institute has been cited as an exemplar in health and medical research in an editorial in The Age advocating ongoing investment in science.
18 March, 2015
Discovery of malaria-blocking immune response opens door for vaccine
Burnet’s researchers in major advance towards a vaccine after 10 years of work!
09 March, 2015
Call out for SCOPE participants
The SCOPE (Social Connectivity: Online Perceptions and Experiences) project is currently recruiting 15-29 year olds for this study.
07 March, 2015
The invisible women
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Burnet’s Dr Wendy Holmes pays tribute to the ‘invisible’ women of the developing world.
06 March, 2015
Research key to fight against HIV
On the eve of the Sydney Mardi Gras, Burnet is calling for increased support to implement new and innovative HIV prevention strategies.
05 March, 2015
Burnet celebrates International Women's Day
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies in the spotlight as Patron Dame Carol Kidu delivers the keynote address.
04 March, 2015
Dame Carol Kidu Patron for HMHB
Burnet Institute’s Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies (HMHB) program has a new and influential supporter in Dame Carol Kidu DBE.
02 March, 2015
Burnet supporting the fight against TB in PNG
Burnet Institute is supporting a new team to fight tuberculosis in Papua New Guinea’s Western Province.
27 February, 2015
Myanmar prepares for PrEP
Associate Professor Mark Stoové is confident the HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) prevention strategy has a role to play in Myanmar.
19 February, 2015
HIV research a total JOY
Burnet’s Dr Clovis Palmer has treated listeners to Melbourne’s JOY94.9 to a preview of his HIV research to be presented in the US later this month.
16 February, 2015
Why Australia needs a Medical Research Future Fund
Professor Crabb AC co-authored the MJA perspective with many of Australia’s medical sector leaders.
13 February, 2015
Burnet supports declaration on migrant health
Burnet is a signatory to a declaration urging the Government to reduce health inequities of migrants and refugees.
11 February, 2015
Professor Anne Kelso AO to head NHMRC
Burnet congratulates Professor Anne Kelso AO, appointed CEO of the National Health and Medical Research Council.
10 February, 2015
Fund's focus on malaria, TB
Malaria and tuberculosis can be eliminated inside the next decade, according to Executive Director of the Global Fund, Dr Mark Dybul.
10 February, 2015
TB specialist Professor Steve Graham joins Burnet
Burnet Institute is pleased to welcome Professor Steve Graham, who joins as Senior Principal Research Fellow.
05 February, 2015
Research pinpoints TB resistance
Burnet scientists have played a key role in research that’s identified 15 genes thought to contribute to drug resistance in the most transmissible strain of tuberculosis (TB).
02 February, 2015
Pailin Research Project
An insight into some of the challenges faced while conducting malaria studies in a global hotspot for anti-malarial drug resistance on the Thai-Cambodia border.
26 January, 2015
AC honour for Burnet's Professor Brendan Crabb
He received a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for his contributions to medical research and global health.
26 January, 2015
Former Burnet Director Professor John Mills awarded AO
Professor Mills has been honoured for distinguished service to medicine as a researcher and physician.
25 January, 2015
Burnet welcomes two new Directors
HIV researcher Professor Sharon Lewin and former WA Senator, Ms Louise Pratt join the Burnet Board.
23 January, 2015
Key role for Hep C Inquiry
Burnet’s Professor Margaret Hellard says the Parliamentary Inquiry into hepatitis C has a key role to play in the elimination of the disease in Australia.
19 January, 2015
PRONTO! a Midsumma success
There was enormous interest in the PRONTO! rapid HIV testing service, available for the first time at Melbourne’s Midsumma Festival.
19 January, 2015
No let up for Burnet at Midsumma
There was no let up for Burnet Institute staff at Sunday’s Midsumma Carnival as an estimated 100,000 people passed through Melbourne’s Alexandra Gardens.
09 January, 2015
WHO must remain a strong global health leader post Ebola
Professor Mike Toole AM and Associate Professor Kate Cherry signatories to an Open Letter in The Lancet.
08 January, 2015
China ties strengthened
Burnet Institute has finalised a multimillion-dollar investment deal for Nanjing BioPoint Diagnostic Technology Ltd.
