Burnet Institute

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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Special focus on Thailand in Burnet Travel Awards

Special focus on Thailand in Burnet Travel Awards

Funds totalling $140,000 have been shared among 22 Burnet Institute Travel Award winners for 2025, including a new and special award, the Princess Srinagarindra PhD Scholarship.

New MoUs to advance healthcare and medical science in PNG

New MoUs to advance healthcare and medical science in PNG

Burnet Institute has signed new MoUs with the PNG NDoH and National Capital District Provincial Health Authority aimed at strengthening co-operation in healthcare and medical science in PNG.

There's treasure in Burnet's Shark Tank

There's treasure in Burnet's Shark Tank

Congratulations to the winners of Burnet’s 2025 Shark Tank grants to support early conceptual work by early career staff and students.

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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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Across the Pacific, HIV is claiming more lives than ever

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Projects

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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.

The production of guidance for the laboratory sector to prepare for emergency situations

The production of guidance for the laboratory sector to prepare for emergency situations

This project involves preparing a guide for the World Health Organization on maintaining diagnostic services in emergency settings.

Molecular Epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Kiribati

Molecular Epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Kiribati

We investigated molecular and epidemiological factors associated with the ongoing tuberculosis epidemic in the Pacific nation of Kiribati.

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