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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.
Forty years of science: our work is more urgent than ever
Burnet’s 40-year legacy of impact continues with growing investment in health and medical research despite challenging times.
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active clinical and implementation trials, and an ISO 9001-certified lab.
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hepatitis C treatments initiated through EC Australia partnerships.
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countries where we collaborate.
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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.
The Gist: a pornography education program to improve sexual health and wellbeing in young people
The Gist helps young people navigate sex and relationships. It includes a website, educational videos and in-person education sessions in schools and youth services in Victoria.