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News (2020)

July, 2020 (4)

13 July, 2020

COVID-19 Pandemic: 12+ million cases globally as parts of Victoria re-enter Stage 3 restrictions

Latest information on global coronavirus pandemic, including global analyses and technical briefs from Burnet researchers.

10 July, 2020

Drug pricing a barrier to HIV elimination

Modelling shows increasing availability of generic HIV treatments could achieve UNAIDS targets for eight per cent of current cost.

09 July, 2020

Deputy Chief Medical Officer supports wearing of face masks/coverings in Melbourne when physical distancing not possible

Burnet researchers support this recommendation as one part of the COVID-19 public health response.

01 July, 2020

Funding boost to fight drug-resistant tuberculosis in Indo-Pacific

Burnet TB projects receive support from MRFF and DFAT to boost capacity building and research in our region.

June, 2020 (11)

23 June, 2020

New International Development Discipline Head

Burnet appoints Chad Hughes to oversee research projects improving health in Asia-Pacific and Africa.

22 June, 2020

Burnet welcomes historic Ministerial appointment

Burnet Institute joins Victoria’s medical research sector in welcoming the appointment of the state’s first dedicated Minister for Medical Research, the Hon. Jaala Pulford MP.

22 June, 2020

Focus on follow-up care to real-time prescription monitoring

Burnet researchers say real-time prescription monitoring needs to be backed up by mental health and drug treatment services.

18 June, 2020

Vaccine modelling shaping global policies for hepatitis B elimination

New Burnet study into the delivery and management of hepatitis B vaccine to help prevent mother-to-child transmission attracts interest from WHO.

16 June, 2020

Australia could become a global leader in medical research post-COVID-19

Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt says Australia has a ‘golden opportunity’ to attract new medical research, technology and clinical trials.

08 June, 2020

QB honours for Robert Milne, Suzanne Crowe

Professor Suzanne Crowe and former Burnet Chair Robert Milne are among the eminent Australians acknowledged in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

05 June, 2020

Burnet Institute stands against racism and for an inclusive society

We call for a national commitment to achieving a healthy, generous and inclusive society and genuine reconciliation with Indigenous Australians.

05 June, 2020

Safe injecting facility recommendations endorsed

Burnet Institute supports proposals to extend the North Richmond medically supervised injecting room and create a second facility in the City of Melbourne.

04 June, 2020

Burnet welcomes Australia's vaccine pledge

Burnet Institute welcomes Australia’s pledge of AUD$300 million to Gavi, the vaccine alliance, to improve access to vaccines in the Indo-Pacific region.

02 June, 2020

MRFF funding for Burnet COVID research

Burnet research into the development of antivirals for COVID-19 will benefit from important new funding from the Medical Research Future Fund.

01 June, 2020

Restrictions eased, but COVID-19 has not gone away

With the easing of some COVID-19 restrictions, Professor Margaret Hellard has warned against complacency.

May, 2020 (17)

29 May, 2020

Burnet a knowledge hub for COVID-19

Burnet scientists helping fill key COVID-19 knowledge gaps in Australian and global responses.

29 May, 2020

Reconciliation Week 2020: 20 Years On, ‘In this together’

Troy Combo spoke to Burnet staff and students about the importance of a commitment to indigenous reconciliation.

28 May, 2020

COVID-19 modelling was 'right'

Professor Brendan Crabb believes adoption of the right modelling has been a key factor in Australia’s relatively low rates of COVID-19.

28 May, 2020

Sexual and reproductive health a COVID-19 priority

Australia is being urged by a consortium of NGOs and academic institutes to prioritise the needs of women and girls in its response to COVID-19.

27 May, 2020

National Reconciliation Week: In This Together

In National Reconciliation Week 2020, we acknowledge that reconciliation must be an ongoing and everyday journey for all of us.

24 May, 2020

Focus on research into COVID-19 impact on drug use

Surveillance and research are needed to assess the impacts of COVID‐19 interventions on drug use and related harms in Australia.

22 May, 2020

Victoria leading the way on COVID-19 research

VicAAMRI praises Victorian Government for responsiveness and cooperation with medical research sector amidst pandemic.

20 May, 2020

Burnet researchers share in NHMRC grants

Burnet Institute research will benefit from NHMRC grants valued collectively at more than AUD$6 million.

18 May, 2020

Insights into COVID-19 impact on drug market

Measures prompted by COVID-19 have had limited impact on the Melbourne illicit drug market, according to Burnet research.

12 May, 2020

In praise of nursing, and nurses

On the International Day of the Nurse, Kate Allardice is ‘forever thankful’ for her 40-year career in nursing and midwifery.

12 May, 2020

What would Florence think of nurses and midwives in 2020?

Professor Caroline Homer and colleagues reflect upon Florence Nightingale’s legacy in the bicentenary of her birth.

10 May, 2020

On Mother's Day 2020, prioritising the health of mothers and babies

In a world transformed by COVID-19, Burnet researchers are focused on new projects to support mothers and babies during the pandemic.

08 May, 2020

Macquarie Group Foundation pledges AUD$1 million to Optimise Study

Burnet Institute welcomes the support to help fast track the critical research into optimising isolation, quarantine and distancing for COVID-19.

07 May, 2020

Philanthropists given incentive to dig deep during the COVID-19 pandemic

Burnet Institute welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of new incentives for philanthropic funds to support charities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

05 May, 2020

Celebrating the International Day of the Midwife

On May the 5th each year we acknowledge the importance of midwives in saving lives and ensuring good outcomes for mothers and babies.

04 May, 2020

Evidence-based focus the key for Australia's COVID-19 exit strategy

A Burnet Institute strategy for a phased progression from Australia’s COVID-19 lockdown has been published in the Medical Journal of Australia.

04 May, 2020

COVID-19 response must include vulnerable communities

Professor Mike Toole warns a failure to address the needs of vulnerable communities risks undermining efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.

April, 2020 (11)

30 April, 2020

New clues to malaria vaccine potency

Burnet researchers have identified new ways to potentially enhance the effectiveness of malaria vaccine, RTS,S.

29 April, 2020

Burnet to advise on ACT safe injecting facility

Burnet Institute has been commissioned to investigate the need for a medically supervised safe injecting facility in Canberra.

29 April, 2020

New study explores COVID impact on drug use

Burnet is a collaborator in a new study exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the experiences of Australians who use illicit drugs.

27 April, 2020

Statement of support for Papua New Guinea

Burnet Institute reaffirms its support for, commitment to, and solidarity with the people of Papua New Guinea during the global COVID-19 pandemic.

25 April, 2020

Eliminating malaria in the time of COVID-19

On World Malaria Day 2020, it’s never been more important to stay focused on our collective efforts to control and eliminate malaria.

25 April, 2020

COVID-19 tests under the microscope

Professor Brendan Crabb on the need for accurate and reliable tests to help manage the transition away from community lockdowns for COVID-19.

21 April, 2020

How are young people coping with COVID?

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social connection, loneliness, and the mental health of young Australians is the focus of a new Burnet study.

20 April, 2020

COVID-19: Victorians 'changed the future' by self isolating

Victorian Chief Health Officer, Dr Brett Sutton said the measures helped avoid a nightmare scenario of 650 deaths a day.

16 April, 2020

Trump's decision to cut WHO funding was a mistake

Burnet’s Director and CEO, Professor Brendan Crabb AC writes in the Sydney Morning Herald about the impact of the decision during the COVID-19 crisis.

14 April, 2020

New virus in bats linked to AIDS-like disease decimating koalas

A new study led by Burnet Institute and CSIRO scientists reveals bats as a reservoir for a family of deadly viruses that cause an AIDS-like disease in koalas.

07 April, 2020

Burnet appointments to COVID-19 Taskforce

Burnet researchers appointed to a new taskforce to develop evidence-based guidance for clinicians on COVID-19.

March, 2020 (16)

31 March, 2020

The case for greater stringency on COVID-19

The case for a more stringent approach to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Australia was a focus for Professor Brendan Crabb on ABC’s 7.30.

30 March, 2020

Testing rate fall leaves thousands of Australians at risk of hepatitis C

An estimated 170,000 people need to urgently be tested and treated to meet WHO’s hep C elimination targets, according to a new Burnet study.

30 March, 2020

Focus on barriers to naloxone access

A new Burnet-supported study highlights the need for programs to bolster community access to naloxone in Australia.

26 March, 2020

COVID-19: Every day matters now

Burnet Institute Director and CEO Professor Brendan Crabb AC calls for an immediate nationwide lockdown of non-essential services to combat the spread of COVID-19.

24 March, 2020

Lessons learned in global health security and solidarity: Tuberculosis and COVID-19

To commemorate World TB Day we reflect on important lessons from the response to TB and how they can be applied to COVID-19.

24 March, 2020

Community-based empowerment is critical to end epidemics

On World TB Day, we celebrate the dedication of Health Promoters Ethel Pamumum and Kyrol Kaison at the TB front line in Daru, PNG.

24 March, 2020

Burnet's COVID-19 self-isolation study

Understanding people’s experiences and needs during self-quarantine for COVID-19 is the goal of a new Burnet Institute study to inform current and future pandemic response.

24 March, 2020

‘It’s time to end TB’

‘It’s time to end TB’ is the theme for World TB Day 2020, celebrated on March 24 each year to highlight the global epidemic of tuberculosis and work to eliminate it.

23 March, 2020

Statement of support for Chief Medical Officer and Victorian Chief Health Officer

The Alfred Research Alliance including Burnet Institute is united in support of Australia’s CMO and Victoria’s CHO and their promotion of an evidence-based response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

19 March, 2020

Child immunisation boost for West Sepik communities

More than 40,000 children in PNG’s West Sepik province will be immunised under a Burnet-supported program aimed at scaling up immunisation coverage.

12 March, 2020

Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll Survey live

Aged 15-29? Take our Young People’s Health survey now for the chance to win!

11 March, 2020

HIV diagnosis and treatment for migrants lagging in Australia

A new Burnet study has identified significant gaps in the rates of HIV diagnosis and treatment among migrants and overseas-born gay and bisexual men.

11 March, 2020

COVID-19 public health campaign to stop misinformation

Medical professionals welcome Federal Government ad campaign as way to clear up inconsistencies.

05 March, 2020

Dora Lush's legacy for women in science

The story of an incredible woman who lived and died for science, and the family that keep her legacy alive.

04 March, 2020

Focus on immunisation and vaccine hesitancy at IWD2020

Women of Burnet highlight Immunisation: Barriers, Evidence and Possibilities at a special International Women’s Day event.

03 March, 2020

$6 million boost to COVID-19 public health response

Burnet and Doherty Institutes welcome Victorian Government funding boost to expedite development of new therapeutics, diagnostics, clinical research and the public health response to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.