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We put our research findings into practice to give everyone a chance for good health.
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MRFF grant supports syphilis self-testing trial
Burnet Institute researchers and collaborators have been awarded a Medical Research Future Fund grant to trial syphilis self‐testing.
Three new appointments to strengthen Burnet Board
Three new leaders will soon join 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 a "current global leader" in her field.
Inflammageing is shaping how you age right now
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How we make a difference
30
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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Global collaboration to prevent pre-eclampsia with aspirin: the PEARLS trial
PEARLS is the world’s largest study on aspirin use to prevent pre-eclampsia.
Diagnostics for preterm birth risk prediction in pregnant Australians
We aim to advance point-of-care diagnostics for spontaneous preterm birth caused by infection in Australian women, including First Nations women
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.