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

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

Eliminate Hepatitis C Australia (EC Australia) →
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countries where we work with international partners

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Across the Pacific, HIV is claiming more lives than ever

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Projects

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Barriers to hepatocellular carcinoma screening uptake in Victoria

Barriers to hepatocellular carcinoma screening uptake in Victoria

People with hepatocellular carcinoma risk factors are recommended to have twice-yearly cancer screenings. We explore barriers to screening adherence.

EVE-M®: enhancing the vaginal environment and microbiome

EVE-M®: enhancing the vaginal environment and microbiome

The vaginal microbiome is a key determinant of a women’s sexual and reproductive health. There is an unmet need for effective non-antibiotic-based strategies to target bacterial vaginosis and its adverse sequelae.

Population Genomics of Plasmodium vivax in Papua New Guinea

Population Genomics of Plasmodium vivax in Papua New Guinea

There is increasing recognition that Plasmodium vivax malaria is a serious global public health problem that has not received the attention it deserves.

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