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We put our research findings into practice to give everyone a chance for good health.
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View 389 moreThree new appointments to strengthen Burnet Board
Three new leaders will soon join our 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 an "current global leader" in her field.
Dr Rebecca Winter awarded 2026 Gust-McKenzie Medal as Burnet celebrates research excellence
Burnet researchers have been recognised at the Annual General Meeting for excellence across disciplines.
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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
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Methamphetamine and injecting drug use cohort studies: MIXMAX
MIXMAX is the largest active cohort study of people who use drugs in Australia. It combines 2 pre-existing studies: SuperMIX and VMAX.
Adolescent Menstrual Health: Tracing the impacts of unmet needs in Bangladesh
The AMEHC study responds to the urgent need for better data and evidence to understand adolescent girls' menstrual health and quantify the impact this has on girls' lives.
Using ultraviolet light to reduce COVID-19 in aged care homes (ELUCIDAR study)
Ultraviolet light has been used for decades to disinfect the air and prevent disease. This study explores using UV light to reduce COVID-19 infection in residential aged care facilities.