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News (2018)
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13 September, 2018
New qDOS Lab opens new pathways to market
Burnet’s new Quick Development of Solutions (qDOS) Lab is launched to fast-track innovative technologies.
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13 September, 2018
Burnet looking forward on World Sepsis Day
On World Sepsis Day 2018, Burnet Institute’s commitment to addressing this deadly illness is stronger than ever.
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13 September, 2018
Preventing and responding to opioid overdose in Victoria
Call for a new National Overdose Strategy at CREIDU & MARC Symposium in Melbourne.
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12 September, 2018
Time to get tested for STIs
Victoria is on course to reach its goal of eliminating new HIV transmissions by 2020, but STIs need greater attention.
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30 August, 2018
New appointment for Professor Caroline Homer AO
Co-Program Director Maternal and Child Health joins advisory body on obstetric and paediatric services in Victoria.
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27 August, 2018
HIV research accelerated
A Burnet collaboration with Swinburne University has attracted welcome support from the Victorian Medical Research Acceleration Fund.
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22 August, 2018
EC Australia: The missing link to hepatitis C elimination
Burnet to coordinate multi-million dollar national response to eliminate hepatitis C in Australia.
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20 August, 2018
Farewell to stellar physician, researcher and mentor at Burnet
After 30+ years, Professor Suzanne Crowe AM has hung up the lab coat. Thank you for your amazing contribution.
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20 August, 2018
Maternal and child health challenges
Global rates of maternal mortality remain high, but opportunities abound to make progress, says Professor Caroline Homer.
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13 August, 2018
Funding boost for Burnet research
Burnet research breadth is prominent among shared NHMRC and MRFF funding of projects worth $200 million, and a $3 million DFAT grant.
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10 August, 2018
Trailblazer in maternal health joins Burnet
Professor Caroline Homer AO joins Burnet as Co-Program Director, Maternal and Child Health and Executive team.
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03 August, 2018
Bumper turnout for Student Night
More than 200 undergraduate students turned out to discuss career opportunities in research science.
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30 July, 2018
Hepatitis elimination efforts in great hands
World Hepatitis Day Symposium shines a light on efforts to eliminate hep C in Australia.
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27 July, 2018
World Hepatitis Day: Optimism about eliminating this silent killer
Increased optimism that eliminating this deadly disease is possible in Australia.
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27 July, 2018
New insights into PrEP, STIs, condom use
New Burnet study associates the use of HIV prevention medication, PrEP, with a rise in sexually transmitted infections.
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26 July, 2018
Destination China
Dr Jack Richards is keen to explore commercial opportunities as a participant in an Australia-China scientific exchange program.
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25 July, 2018
AIDS 2018 prize for Burnet researcher
Burnet’s Michael Traeger has won a prestigious prize for young investigators at AIDS 2018 in Amsterdam.
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23 July, 2018
Burnet at AIDS 2018!
Burnet has a strong voice at the 22nd International AIDS Conference underway in Amsterdam. Updates here.
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17 July, 2018
New medication for 'ice' on trial
Burnet researchers have key roles in the trial of a new treatment for people dependent on crystal methamphetamine, or ‘ice’.
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13 July, 2018
Professor Tachedjian chairs session at AIDS 2018
Head of Life Sciences Professor Gilda Tachedjian leads session on HIV transmission.
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10 July, 2018
Malaria elimination to be stepped up, and fast
VIDEOS: Watch the key messages that emerged from the landmark 1st Malaria World Congress 2018 in Melbourne.
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05 July, 2018
The status quo is not OK in fight against malaria
Congress founder Professor Brendan Crabb AC highlights call for change in MWC2018 keynote closing address.
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05 July, 2018
1st Malaria World Congress issues Statement of Action
Delegates from 66 countries at the MWC2018 involved in the fight against malaria issue a call for radical change.
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05 July, 2018
Civil societies have a crucial role in eliminating malaria
MWC2018 Plenary featured US President’s Malaria Initiative’s Kenneth Staley.
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04 July, 2018
Myanmar committed to eliminating malaria
Burnet’s Dr Win Han Oo tells MWC2018 that community delivered models are important to achieve elimination.
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04 July, 2018
Commitment now the most important tool to beat malaria
Plenary MWC2018: Professor Sir Richard Feachem and Dr Rima Shretta talk about the challenges of malaria eradication.
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03 July, 2018
Australia-China-Papua New Guinea Trilateral Malaria Project
Burnet researchers involved in project highlighted at MWC2018 as a new way of partnering among countries.
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03 July, 2018
PNG working hard to eliminate malaria
PNG Deputy Health Security Dr Paison Dakulala discusses progress towards its 2030 commitment to eliminate malaria.
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03 July, 2018
Malaria elimination features on ABC TV's The World program
MWC2018 founder, Professor Brendan Crabb AC interviewed on ABC TV about malaria funding and elimination efforts.
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02 July, 2018
Community engagement key weapon to beat malaria
Burnet’s Lisa Davidson tells MWC2018 that its vital to engage communities in efforts to eliminate malaria.
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02 July, 2018
Diseases like malaria know no borders
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs the Hon Julie Bishop MP delivers keynote speech at Malaria World Congress.
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02 July, 2018
Government funding for vector surveillance project
Dr Leanne Robinson will lead a new project to support real-time surveillance of vector borne illnesses in PNG.
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02 July, 2018
Using malaria eradication to boost health security
Malaria Today and Health Security a key issue at the Malaria World Congress.
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01 July, 2018
Burnet @ Malaria World Congress
Follow Burnet’s news from the MWC2018 and #UniteAgainstMalaria.
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01 July, 2018
1st Malaria World Congress opens
More than 1000 delegates from 69 countries share the vision for action, unity and impact in the fight against malaria.
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30 June, 2018
A two-day journey to reach malaria care
A mother and baby’s long journey to reach help shows the need for community-based care in PNG.
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30 June, 2018
Malaria a 'disease of poverty'
Malaria ‘back with a vengeance’ in Australia’s closest neighbours - article in Sydney Morning Herald ahead of MWC2018.
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29 June, 2018
Malaria in the media spotlight ahead of MWC2018
Professor Brendan Crabb AC on Saturday Extra with Geraldine Doogue and 774 ABC’s Convo Hour with Jon Faine.
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29 June, 2018
Evaluation needed for safe injecting facility
Victoria’s first supervised injection facility requires a detailed evaluation to inform longer-term planning.
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27 June, 2018
Working to beat malaria drug resistance
Burnet’s scientists are developing new antimalarial drugs in a race against time.
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25 June, 2018
Malaria Dialogues: Join the discussion
Ahead of the Malaria World Congress be part of the global online discussion about eliminating malaria.
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25 June, 2018
Focus on male engagement for gender equality
Lessons on the engagement of men to improve health and gender equality will be shared at a special Burnet workshop.
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24 June, 2018
Insights into malaria in Papua New Guinea
Ahead of the 1st Malaria World Congress, Dr Leanne Robinson talks about vital research in PNG over the past 10 years.
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21 June, 2018
Map-building workshop is streets ahead
A special workshop to build much-needed maps of a township in PNG to support Burnet research was an outstanding success.
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19 June, 2018
Burnet posts its work at Alfred Health Week
A year’s worth of innovative science and medicine projects on show including Burnet’s groundbreaking work.
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18 June, 2018
Burnet researcher a world-beater
Burnet’s Dr Siti Khayriyyah Mohd Hanafiah is the 2018 FameLab International Champion for science communications.
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15 June, 2018
Baby Tessie lost her mum post-childbirth
DONATE BEFORE JUNE 30 to help us prevent needless deaths of new mothers in Papua New Guinea.
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15 June, 2018
Putting research on the map
Burnet is embarking on a map-building project to support our life-saving research in PNG, and we need your help to make it happen.
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14 June, 2018
Gates Foundation funding for Burnet diagnostic
An innovative plasma separator diagnostic has attracted funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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14 June, 2018
Burnet research opens new malaria vaccine pathway
New Burnet research has revealed how the immune system can harness special proteins to kill and clear malaria.
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11 June, 2018
Queens Birthday Honours
Former Burnet Board Members Neil Edwards and Professor Jim McCluskey have been acknowledged for their service with Queens Birthday Honours.
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06 June, 2018
New project to address child undernutrition in Lao PDR
Helping to reduce child undernutrition in Lao PDR is the goal of a new Burnet project launched in Vientiane.
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06 June, 2018
Momentum for malaria elimination is unstoppable
Ahead of the Malaria World Congress, Professor Brendan Crabb AC has spoken of his optimism for malaria elimination.
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04 June, 2018
Melbourne a Fast-Track model for HIV prevention
Associate Professor Mark Stoové lauds Melbourne as a leader in HIV prevention at a major regional conference.
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01 June, 2018
Sexting trends a feature of Sex, Drugs & Rock'n'Roll survey
A growing awareness around sexting is revealed in the summary of Burnet’s 2018 Sex, Drugs and Rock’n’Roll survey.
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31 May, 2018
Burnet Travel Awards
Amsterdam, New Orleans and Madrid are among the destinations of choice for winners of Burnet Institute 2018 Travel Awards
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21 May, 2018
Global Health Security: Why Malaria Elimination is a Priority
Insights from Burnet Board member and Co-Convenor of MWC 2018, Associate Professor Helen Evans AO.
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20 May, 2018
A 20-year success story: Burnet in Tibet (China)
Two decades of quality health care, research and training in Tibet leaves behind meaningful change.
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16 May, 2018
2017 Annual Report highlights terrific year
Burnet Chair, Mr Robert Milne predicts a positive future for the Institute.
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16 May, 2018
Dr Anna Hearps is 2018 Gust-McKenzie Medallist
HIV researcher acknowledged for her outstanding body of work with one of Burnet’s most prestigious honours.
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15 May, 2018
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies: On the road with Kerryanne Tokmun
A ‘Day in the Life’ of one of our committed and inspirational research officers.
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15 May, 2018
Scholarships for Burnet alumni
Burnet research assistant Ned Latham and alumnus Isobel Walker have been recognised with scholarships for their outstanding work.
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13 May, 2018
Prestigious physicians' award for Burnet TB researcher
Burnet Infectious Disease Specialist Dr Philipp du Cros has been awarded the RACP International Medal for 2018.
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11 May, 2018
On Mother's Day, a wish for safer maternal care everywhere
Burnet Institute is working to support mothers and newborns and helping to save lives in under-resourced countries.
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09 May, 2018
Medical research commitment welcomed
Burnet Institute welcomes the continuing commitment to the Medical Research Future Fund in the Federal Budget.
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08 May, 2018
Addressing TB in Indonesia
The challenge to devise TB programs in Indonesia is the focus of a course for 26 Indonesian health professionals underway at Burnet Institute.
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04 May, 2018
Burnet research reveals power of bats’ antiviral genes
Bats have been revealed to possess the largest and most diverse range of antiviral genes in the mammalian world.
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26 April, 2018
2018 Day of Immunology
Burnet Institute staff and students celebrated the 2018 Day of Immunology by showcasing their research and Burnet’s laboratory facilities.
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25 April, 2018
Optimism on World Malaria Day
On World Malaria Day 2018, Professor James Beeson is optimistic about the prospects of achieving malaria elimination.
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24 April, 2018
Melbourne’s bid to make malaria history
Ahead of World Malaria Day, Melbourne’s leading malaria researchers are grabbing the spotlight.
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19 April, 2018
Infectious 2018 germinates
Burnet’s HIV programs will benefit from funds raised by our highly successful second venture into stand-up comedy, Infectious 2018.
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05 April, 2018
The need for a highly effective malaria vaccine
Dr Jo-Anne Chan explains why research to develop a highly effective, long lasting malaria vaccine is so important.
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27 March, 2018
Premier's Awards for Burnet researcher
Two prestigious awards for Kerryn Moore at the Victorian Premier’s Awards for Health and Medical Research.
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24 March, 2018
Leaders for a TB-free world
On World TB Day 2018, Burnet’s TB researchers and health specialists are demonstrating their support for this year’s theme.
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24 March, 2018
Diwe Sapa's TB journey
When Diwe Sapa was diagnosed with Multi-Drug Resistant TB, she committed to two years of treatment, living two days' travel from her family in PNG.
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21 March, 2018
PrEP PBS listing expedited
The Federal Government’s prompt action in adding HIV PrEP medication to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme is welcome news.
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19 March, 2018
Vale Professor David Cooper
HIV research in Australia and globally has lost a giant and a pioneer with the passing of Professor David Cooper following a short illness.
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15 March, 2018
TB elimination course for Indonesian health workers
Burnet is training 25 visiting Indonesian health professionals in the prevention and eradication of tuberculosis.
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09 March, 2018
Sex, Drugs and Rock’n’Roll survey
Burnet’s annual SDRR survey is now live, with sexting and alcohol use among new topics for investigation in 2018.
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09 March, 2018
From International Health to AFLW
Burnet International Health and Development Specialist Tope Adepoyibi has a dream to umpire in the AFLW competition.
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08 March, 2018
More R&D needed in maternal and newborn health
Burnet Institute researchers are urging greater R&D to address compelling needs in maternal and newborn health.
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06 March, 2018
Maternal health challenges the focus of IWD lunch
Keynote speaker Distinguished Professor Caroline Homer AO - a leader in maternal and child health - is to join Burnet.
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05 March, 2018
International Women's Day 2018: Investing in maternal health
A trailblazer in maternal and child health, Professor Caroline Homer AO will deliver the IWD keynote.
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22 February, 2018
New insights into adolescence
A child’s development is affected by the health of its parents long before pregnancy, according to a new paper co-authored by Dr Peter Azzopardi.
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22 February, 2018
What do young people 'see' in pornography?
New Burnet research reveals the behaviours young heterosexual Australians see in online pornography.
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22 February, 2018
Tennis great casts spotlight on maternal and child health
Serena Williams lobbies for maternal and child health globally after revealing that she “almost died” giving birth.
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14 February, 2018
Research focus to address TB 'global crisis'
Innovation and research are needed to eliminate tuberculosis as a public health threat, according to Dr Suman Majumdar.
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09 February, 2018
PBS listing for PrEP welcomed
Burnet Institute welcomes the approval for HIV PrEP medication to be subsidised through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
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09 February, 2018
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Ahead of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Burnet Institute is focused on achieving gender equity.
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06 February, 2018
Islands Petroleum backs HMHB
Burnet welcomes Islands Petroleum as a supporter of our Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies program.
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05 February, 2018
Eliminating viral hepatitis a major focus at WISH 2018
Burnet’s Professor Margaret Hellard to chair the viral hepatitis forum featuring global experts.
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01 February, 2018
ACH2 grants for Burnet research
Important Burnet Institute studies have attracted funding from the Australian Centre for HIV and Hepatitis Virology Research.
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31 January, 2018
Testing times for malaria in Vietnam
Burnet Institute researchers are playing a key role in a unique study focused on one of the world’s malaria hotspots.
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30 January, 2018
Bill Gates calls for Australia to lead fight against malaria
Burnet welcomes Australian Foreign Minister The Hon. Julie Bishop’s appointment to the End Malaria Council.
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29 January, 2018
Vale Jenny Kelsall
The Board and staff of Burnet Institute are saddened by the passing of harm reduction advocate, great friend and ally, Jenny Kelsall.
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25 January, 2018
Landmark study into adolescent health in Myanmar
Adolescent sexual and reproductive health in Myanmar is the focus of a comprehensive Burnet study.
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15 January, 2018
Burnet at the heart of Midsumma
Burnet researchers were in hot demand at Midsumma Carnival in Melbourne’s Alexandra Gardens on Sunday.
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12 January, 2018
Myanmar services in safe hands
Several years after establishing services for marginalised populations in Myanmar, Burnet is handing control over to local partners.
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05 January, 2018
Vaccine hope as Burnet research unlocks malaria secrets
A Burnet research team has created a malaria ‘Frankenstein’ to reveal hidden secrets about Plasmodium vivax.
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02 January, 2018
HMHB: Meet a lab assistant, researcher, and study participant
Meet some of the many contributors to our Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies program in Papua New Guinea.
