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News (2019)
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08 May, 2019
This Mother’s Day, help us save mothers' lives
Over 800 women will die giving birth on Mother’s Day. Most of these deaths are preventable.
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03 May, 2019
Focus on adolescent health in Myanmar
Burnet Institute has co-hosted an adolescent research prioritisation workshop in Myanmar.
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25 April, 2019
Malaria vaccine trial welcomed
On World Malaria Day, the launch of a vaccine pilot program in Africa has been welcomed as an important milestone by Professor James Beeson.
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23 April, 2019
Helping Burnet's lifesaving work
Professor Caroline Homer reflects on how the Alastair Lucas Prize has impacted on her work.
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18 April, 2019
Zero malaria starts with me
Calls ahead of World Malaria Day 2019 to get the global response to malaria back on track.
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17 April, 2019
Bold strategies map out tuberculosis-free future
Burnet contributes to Lancet Commission on tuberculosis elimination
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15 April, 2019
Radio interview: tackling malaria in Papua New Guinea
Listen to Associate Professor Leanne Robinson discuss Burnet’s efforts towards eliminating malaria.
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10 April, 2019
Condom use not linked with STI increase among men using PrEP
New Burnet-led study in prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
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08 April, 2019
Federal funding boost to address ‘superbugs’ in Asia-Pacific
Burnet receives support for antimicrobial resistance and tuberculosis projects.
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27 March, 2019
Burnet’s innovative research receives fast-track funding
Two projects boosted with support of the Victorian Medical Research Acceleration Fund.
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26 March, 2019
Election focus on research-led healthcare
The Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes puts research-led healthcare on the election agenda.
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25 March, 2019
PC3 laboratory now open!
Burnet’s new Physical Containment Level 3 (PC3) laboratory is now open in the Alfred Centre, Melbourne.
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25 March, 2019
Burnet a learning hub for vital research skills
Collaboration with senior PNG researcher to take fight to drug-resistant TB.
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24 March, 2019
‘It’s time to end TB’
‘It’s time to end TB’ is the theme for World TB Day, highlighting the global epidemic of tuberculosis and the efforts made to eliminate it.
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23 March, 2019
Comedy goes under the microscope!
All-star comedy fundraiser INFECTIOUS returns for its third year on 15 April.
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20 March, 2019
New insights into how the RTS,S malaria vaccine works
New discoveries by Burnet scientists may help inform the development of more effective malaria vaccines.
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20 March, 2019
Focus on research to eliminate TB
The need for innovation, science and research to help eliminate TB was Dr Suman Majumdar’s key message at a RESULTS Australia TB Event in Sydney.
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15 March, 2019
Seeking clarity on BV
Leading global researchers, including Burnet’s Professor Gilda Tachedjian, are seeking to standardise the terminology relating to bacterial vaginosis.
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14 March, 2019
NHMRC Research Excellence Award for sepsis diagnostic test
Burnet Institute acknowledged for the highest ranked Development Grant in the 2018 funding rounds.
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13 March, 2019
The world's adolescents - unmet needs, growing inequality
A landmark Burnet-led study reveals the world’s adolescents are encountering greater health challenges.
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13 March, 2019
2019 Sex, Drugs and Rock'n'Roll Survey live
Online survey on young Victorians' behaviour and health enters its 15th year.
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12 March, 2019
Australian researchers warn recent HIV cures claims could amount to false hope
Professor Gilda Tachedjian is among the researchers who are cautious.
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11 March, 2019
The resilience of young women thriving against all odds
Long-time Burnet supporter Chloe Bryce Shorten shared this IWD blog to shine a light on young women.
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08 March, 2019
International Women's Day
A message from Burnet Institute Director and CEO, Professor Brendan Crabb AC on International Women’s Day.
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06 March, 2019
International Women's Day event focuses on young women most-at-risk
Burnet shines the spotlight on young people’s health ahead of IWD 2019.
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01 March, 2019
Running to save lives
To celebrate his 65th birthday, Professor Robert Power is running his final marathon to raise money for life-saving health research.
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27 February, 2019
At the forefront of hepatitis elimination
Professor Margaret Hellard appointed co-Chair of a World Health Organization Global Partners Meeting on hepatitis.
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27 February, 2019
Federal funding for naloxone research
Burnet Institute research into the anti-opioid medication naloxone will benefit from $100,000 in Government funding.
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20 February, 2019
New PNG collaboration
Burnet Institute is collaborating with Papua New Guinea’s National Department of Health to improve health evidence, services and outcomes in PNG.
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19 February, 2019
Cladding on Burnet Tower
Update from Burnet’s Director and CEO, Professor Brendan Crabb AC.
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12 February, 2019
Mary Padbury breaks new ground as Burnet Institute Chair
New Burnet Institute Chair Ms Mary Padbury has pledged to do all she can to help the Institute fulfill its mission.
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12 February, 2019
Mr Robert Milne's proud legacy
Retiring Burnet Institute Chair Mr Robert Milne leaves a proud legacy of sustained growth and exceptional leadership.
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05 February, 2019
New approaches for malaria vaccines
Burnet researchers have used novel approaches to explore the potential for a highly effective malaria vaccine.
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30 January, 2019
Harnessing the immune system to combat disease
Monoclonal antibodies play key a role in “immunotherapy” treatments for cancer. Special feature in IMPACT.
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26 January, 2019
Australia Day Honours for Burnet staff and associates
Congratulations to Professor Margaret Hellard, Professor Sharon Lewin, and former board member Mr Ross Cooke.
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23 January, 2019
Forging closer TB ties with PNG
Burnet has been pleased to host Dr Gibson Pawape, the new Senior Specialist Medical Officer at Daru General Hospital, PNG.
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21 January, 2019
Burnet at Midsumma
Burnet researchers were kept busy fielding questions from the curious public and interested supporters at Sunday’s 2019 Midsumma Carnival.
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18 January, 2019
New collaboration targets newborn sepsis
Newborn sepsis, an important cause of neonatal mortality in PNG, is the target of an exciting new collaboration.
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18 January, 2019
Security and public health
Dr Ben Coghlan is a co-author of a commentary in The Lancet calling for greater engagement between the security and public health sectors.
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14 January, 2019
A conversation on breastfeeding
Burnet Institute’s Dr Alyce Wilson and Professor Caroline Homer have published a guide to breastfeeding in The Conversation.
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10 January, 2019
The path to an effective malaria vaccine
Burnet scientists outline the challenges for the development of the next generation of malaria vaccines.
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09 January, 2019
Lancet Commission on viral hepatitis
Burnet researchers have contributed to a Lancet Commission convened to identify new paths to hepatitis elimination.
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08 January, 2019
Missing in the middle
Measuring a million deaths annually in children aged between 5 and 14 years. Insights from Burnet’s Dr Pete Azzopardi and Professor George Patton from MCRI.
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03 January, 2019
Forever grateful ...
A personal experience has focused Belinda Collins' charitable intentions. She has left a gift in her Will to Burnet. Find out how you can too.
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02 January, 2019
Around the microbiome in 30 minutes
The human microbiota in all its glory - a highly entertaining presentation from Professor Gilda Tachedjian.