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News (2014)
22 December, 2014
2014 in Review: January - June
Significant discoveries, exciting events and awards have made this year one of Burnet’s most successful.
22 December, 2014
2014 In Review: July - December
Our review of Burnet’s landmark events and key moments in 2014 continues.
18 December, 2014
How cuts to foreign aid will reduce health care in the region
Burnet Institute Deputy Director, Professor Mike Toole, addresses the federal government’s cuts to foreign aid.
17 December, 2014
Study aims to eliminate hepatitis C in Australia
Burnet Institute’s Professor Margaret Hellard to head a new study aiming to eliminate hepatitis C in Australia.
16 December, 2014
Disappointment over foreign aid cuts
The Burnet Institute is profoundly disappointed with the government’s foreign aid budget cuts of $3.7 billion.
15 December, 2014
Vale: Professor Don Metcalf AC
Professor Don Metcalf AC, one of Australia’s leading medical researchers has passed away aged 85.
10 December, 2014
Burnet welcomes MRFF revised funding package
Burnet Institute has welcomed the revised funding package for the $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund.
09 December, 2014
Burnet takes HMHB to the top in PNG
Professor Brendan Crabb talks Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, Mr Peter O’Neill.
02 December, 2014
mHIVE to promote collaboration
Opportunities for networking and collaboration in HIV research will be facilitated by a new body, the Melbourne HIV Exchange, or mHIVE.
01 December, 2014
WAD2014: Getting to Zero - is it possible?
World AIDS Day keynote speaker Associate Professor Mark Stoové reflects on the challenges ahead.
01 December, 2014
Travel Awards to enhance Burnet research
Burnet Institute research will be enhanced by Travel Awards presented to Dr Jacqueline Flynn and Dr Joseph Doyle.
28 November, 2014
AIDS fight continues
World AIDS Day provides an opportunity to build on the momentum generated by the AIDS 2014 Conference, says Associate Professor Mark Stoové.
24 November, 2014
Ride for HIV a big achievement
Matt Perry admits to shedding a tear and feeling a sense of achievement after successfully completing his ‘Ride for HIV’.
21 November, 2014
New appointment for Associate Professor Heidi Drummer
Heidi Drummer has been appointed to the role of Deputy Head of the Centre for Biomedical Research.
20 November, 2014
Funding boost for fight against syphilis
The global fight against syphilis has received a significant boost through a special grant for Burnet research.
18 November, 2014
Burnet hosts FIND delegation
Burnet Institute played to host an executive delegation from the Geneva-based Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND) on Tuesday.
15 November, 2014
Professor Sharon Lewin is Melburnian of the Year
Former Burnet Institute researcher, Professor Sharon Lewin, has been named Melburnian of the Year for 2014.
14 November, 2014
Poster prize for Kieran Cashin
Burnet’s Kieran Cashin has won the prestigious AbbVie Student Poster Award at the AusBiotech 2014 National Conference.
09 November, 2014
Burnet launches Saving Newborn Lives appeal
Burnet has launched an appeal to save the lives of newborns in Papua New Guinea.
06 November, 2014
Research Award for Mr Alastair Lucas AM
Former Burnet Institute Chair, Mr Alastair Lucas AM, has been honoured with a 2014 Research Australia Award.
05 November, 2014
CREIDU support for WHO Opioid Overdose Guidelines
CREIDU supporting WHO Guidelines on the Community Management of Opioid Overdose.
04 November, 2014
How would Papua New Guinea deal with Ebola?
Professor Mike Toole addresses the issue of Papua New Guinea’s preparedness for Ebola.
03 November, 2014
Travel grants facilitate collaboration
Congratulations to Burnet Institute’s Dr Jacqueline Flynn and Dr Gaoqian Feng, who are recipients of Ian Potter Foundation Travel Grants.
31 October, 2014
Serina Cucuzza to AusBiotech board
Burnet’s Serina Cucuzza excited by her appointment to the board of biotech industry body, AusBiotech.
30 October, 2014
Behind the Microscope Discovery Tour a great hit!
Thanks to all our supporters who came and to our immunologists who shared their passion about their work.
29 October, 2014
Burnet welcomes review to strengthen independent MRIs
The Federal Government review will identify ways to increase efficiency and collaboration of iMRIs.
28 October, 2014
Professor Crabb hands over AAMRI leadership baton
Burnet’s Director and CEO, Professor Brendan Crabb’s fixed term as AAMRI President has ended.
24 October, 2014
World Polio Day: Pakistan children going unvaccinated
To achieve a polio-free world every child needs to be immunised until transmission stops.
22 October, 2014
Australian humanitarian agencies issue joint call to action on Ebola.
Burnet Institute supports ACFID call to action for the Australian government.
20 October, 2014
IMPACT: Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies special edition!
Dr Michelle Hendel talks about the preventable deaths of women and children in Papua New Guinea.
19 October, 2014
iCRL's focus on blood spots
Burnet’s international Clinical Research Laboratory has been accredited by the World Health Organization for HIV-1 Drug Resistance testing from dried blood spots.
17 October, 2014
Burnet Institute researchers acknowledged in NHMRC funding round
Burnet Institute has been awarded more than $7.6 million in NHMRC Grants.
16 October, 2014
Medical Research Future Fund a potential game changer
In Life Scientist, Professor Brendan Crabb outlines why the science community needs to get behind it.
15 October, 2014
Living Positive Award for Burnet
Burnet Institute has been acknowledged with a special award from Living Positive Victoria for its initiatives to improve the health of people living with HIV.
14 October, 2014
‘Ice Epidemic?’ How increased purity of crystal meth explains Victoria’s rising methamphetamine related harms
Findings being presented today.
09 October, 2014
Burnet studies shed light on sexual behaviour of teenagers
Dr Megan Lim is presenting the findings at the Australasian Sexual Health Conference.
06 October, 2014
Teenagers having sex earlier: study
Burnet study reveals the age when teenagers are first having sex is declining.
29 September, 2014
Matt's Ride for HIV
Support Matt Perry’s ride in Perth on 21 November to raise funds for Burnet Institute research into HIV.
22 September, 2014
Burnet welcomes support to address appalling maternal mortality in PNG
Australia’s parliamentarians at HMHB launch today in Canberra.
21 September, 2014
Burnet's promising young researchers recognised
Kieran Cashin and Dr Cath Latham were among the prize winners at the AMREP EMCR Conference in Melbourne.
17 September, 2014
Young scientists showcase their work at AMREP Conference
Federal Greens MP, the Hon. Adam Bandt, addresses AMREP Conference.
16 September, 2014
Campaign launched to ensure MRFF becomes a reality
Mr Alastair Lucas AM and Professor Brendan Crabb supporting the campaign
14 September, 2014
Study shows sexting has become commonplace among youth
Nearly half a cohort of people aged 16 to 29 had ‘sexted’ in the past year, a study by Dr Megan Lim has found.
11 September, 2014
Two NHMRC Senior Research Fellowships for Burnet
Congratulations to Dr Meredith O’Keeffe for her NHMRC Fellowship and to Professor James Beeson for his renewal.
10 September, 2014
Burnet Chair, Alastair Lucas AM taking extended leave due to illness
We wish Alastair, his family and close friends well as he takes on this unexpected challenge.
10 September, 2014
Burnet researchers uncover proteins crucial for effective malaria vaccines
These new findings are published in the international journal BMC Medicine.
09 September, 2014
Professor Robert Power delivers Fenner Lecture
Professor Robert Power delivered the 2014 Fenner Lecture to a large audience at Burnet Institute.
09 September, 2014
Don’t panic, we need a clear head to respond to crystal meth
Burnet’s Dr Brendan Quinn discusses effective responses to crystal meth use in Australia.
08 September, 2014
Burnet farewells Professor Sharon Lewin
The Board and staff at Burnet extend our best wishes to Professor Lewin in her new role.
03 September, 2014
Medical investment by government tends to stimulate philanthropy
Read Professor Crabb and Professor Bennett’s article in The Australian.
01 September, 2014
Australia’s medical research sector backs the Medical Research Future Fund
Chair Alastair Lucas and CEO, Brendan Crabb supporting MRFF.
28 August, 2014
HIV researcher awarded prestigious fellowship
Dr Jacqueline Flynn has been awarded a Victoria Fellowship, enabling her to travel to Europe for specialist training.
21 August, 2014
Burnet Institute and University of Hong Kong in new collaboration
A joint project between Burnet and the University of Hong Kong aims to develop a cheap point-of-care malaria test.
20 August, 2014
Burnet celebrates National Science Week
We would like to thank you for supporting our scientists in their pursuit of life-changing discoveries!
19 August, 2014
Professor Robert Power to deliver the 2014 Fenner Lecture
“Implementing research to further development: drugs, sex and participatory approaches.”
14 August, 2014
Student Information Night provides answers
The AMREP Student Information Night attracted huge interest from those considering study at Burnet Institute.
07 August, 2014
Burnet collaborator wins top science award
Malaria researcher, Dr Faith Osier has been awarded the prestigious African Royal Society Pfizer Prize.
07 August, 2014
Study advances understanding of malaria immunity
Burnet research reveals how antibodies ‘tag’ malaria, helping the immune system destroy parasites.
06 August, 2014
Medical research a major export earner
Professor Brendan Crabb and Professor Garry Jennings write about the value of international collaborations.
05 August, 2014
Immunisation infrastructure almost at breaking point
WHO has made a call-to-action to improve infrastructure for immunisation delivery in developing countries.
29 July, 2014
Collaboration will advance malaria vaccine development
Burnet and ARTES Biotechnology have joined forces to develop a malaria vaccine in a PATH MVI-funded project.
28 July, 2014
World Hepatitis Day: Hepatitis C elimination is possible
Burnet’s Professor Margaret Hellard said there should be greater focus on treating people who inject drugs.
25 July, 2014
Burnet project nominated for Saving Lives at Birth award
The point-of-care test will rapidly and accurately diagnose active syphilis allowing for immediate treatment.
25 July, 2014
AIDS 2014: "It's amazing, we've done it!"
After five days of HIV science, knowledge sharing, advocacy and activism, AIDS 2014 has drawn to a close.
24 July, 2014
AIDS 2014: Engagement Tours at Burnet Institute
Delegates of the AIDS 2014 Conference visited Burnet Institute for an interactive tour of the laboratories.
24 July, 2014
AIDS 2014: Burnet Institute research showcased
There was a significant amount of Burnet research posters on display at the AIDS 2014 conference.
23 July, 2014
AIDS 2014: An AIDS-free world is just over the horizon
Former US President Bill Clinton outlines the Clinton Foundation’s work in scaling up treatment.
23 July, 2014
AIDS 2014: Canadian Health Minister tours Burnet Institute
The Honorable Rona Ambrose met with Burnet researchers and public health specialists.
22 July, 2014
AIDS 2014: Urgent need for TB rapid point-of-care test
Burnet researchers are developing a rapid point-of-care (RPOC) test that will diagnose TB with just a drop of blood.
21 July, 2014
AIDS 2014: Tributes paid to delegates lost in MH17
Professor Françoise Barré-Sinoussi leads delegates in a one-minute global moment of remembrance.
21 July, 2014
AIDS 2014: Ruthless honesty essential to fight AIDS
Professor Brendan Crabb and Michael Kirby write on the importance of the Melbourne Declaration.
19 July, 2014
AIDS 2014: Meeting of NHMRC study collaborators
International partners on a Burnet-led project investigating the acceleration of antiretroviral initiation in mothers and infants have met in Melbourne.
19 July, 2014
AIDS 2014: Advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights
The International Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Consortium at the Global Village.
18 July, 2014
Burnet Institute Statement Malaysian Airlines MH17
Burnet Institute expresses its sincere sadness at receiving the news regarding Malaysian Airlines MH17.
18 July, 2014
AIDS 2014: International Burnet staff visit from PNG
John Indoro and Hadlee Supsup’s two-week visit will strengthen relationships with the Melbourne office.
18 July, 2014
Medical institutes top in quality of research grant applications
The Australian reports that Burnet scored in the top three in ranking of institutes by grant application quality.
17 July, 2014
Major breakthrough in quest for new malaria drugs
Victorian scientists have made a major breakthrough in the race to find new drugs to fight malaria.
17 July, 2014
AIDS 2014: Transmission: The Journey from AIDS to HIV
Transmission is a profound film capturing the changes of Australia’s and Cambodia’s response to the AIDS epidemic.
17 July, 2014
AIDS 2014: Conversation Hour at Burnet Institute
ABC 774’s Jon Faine took a guided tour of the Institute learning about our HIV research.
16 July, 2014
AIDS 2014: CREIDU Colloquium
HIV and HCV treatment as prevention in people who inject drugs was the focus of today’s CREIDU Colloquium.
13 July, 2014
AIDS 2014: The Experts Talk 2
VIDEO: Nobel Laureate Professor Françoise Barré-Sinoussi and UNAIDS Executive Director, Mr Michel Sidibé give their perspectives on the HIV epidemic.
08 July, 2014
AIDS 2014: The Experts Talk
VIDEO: Hear what it was really like facing the AIDS epidemic in Australia in the ‘80s from Professor Ian Gust AO and the Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG.
03 July, 2014
AIDS 2014: Burnet Institute endorses Melbourne Declaration
Without adhering to the principles of the declaration, an effective response to HIV is impossible.
03 July, 2014
Inaugural Crockett-Murphy Travel Award
Mr Hadlee Supsup from PNG and Dr Zaw Min Oo from Myanmar are the inaugural recipients.
30 June, 2014
Burnet @ AIDS 2014: At the forefront of cutting edge HIV research
Since our earliest days we have been at the forefront of HIV research.
25 June, 2014
Clinton, Geldof and Sidibé to present at AIDS 2014
Burnet’s Professor Sharon Lewin said attendance of such high profile leaders shows HIV remains a global challenge.
25 June, 2014
Tackling HIV latency: A path to a cure for HIV
Professor Sharon Lewin spoke at a Burnet’s Director’s Seminar about her latest research towards a cure for HIV.
16 June, 2014
Public health specialists on stand by for disasters
ARM Network brings together Australian experts who can rush to disasters around the country and the world.
12 June, 2014
Burnet @ AIDS 2014: Engaging with the global response to HIV and AIDS
Professor Mike Toole AM reflects on Burnet’s role since the 1990s.
12 June, 2014
Call to Action to Scale up Global Hepatitis Response
A powerful new tool to raise awareness of viral hepatitis globally has been released by the WHO.
11 June, 2014
Dr Michael Roche awarded prestigious Frank Fenner NHMRC Early Career Fellowship
Dr Roche is working to better understand the earliest steps of the HIV life cycle.
11 June, 2014
WHO calls for stronger focus on adolescent health
Report reveals road traffic injuries, HIV and AIDS, and suicide as the leading causes of death.
05 June, 2014
Countdown to AIDS 2014 conference!
It’s just six weeks away until the Conference and Burnet will be there!
30 May, 2014
1000th rapid HIV test at PRONTO!
Victoria’s first community-based rapid HIV test clinic has celebrated completing its 1000th test since opening just nine months ago.
27 May, 2014
A remarkable year for the Burnet Institute
The 2013 Annual Report highlights the Institute’s significant achievements and looks to the future.
22 May, 2014
CIA stops fake vaccination programs, but will it matter?
Professor Mike Toole AM writes for The Conversation about the impact of using the programs as a cover to spy.
21 May, 2014
Leading malaria researcher the 2014 Gust-McKenzie Medallist
Dr Freya Fowkes said it was a great honour to receive the prestigious award.
21 May, 2014
Jim and Margaret Beever Fellowship awarded
Burnet econometrician Dr Nick Scott was presented as the 2014 Beever Fellow at the Institute’s AGM.
17 May, 2014
Researchers find the funding cure
The Australian newspaper interviews Professor Brendan Crabb and Professor Doug Hilton about the $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund.
14 May, 2014
Medical Research Future Fund an investment in Australia’s health
Burnet welcomes Federal Government’s investment of $20billion into medical research.
08 May, 2014
World's leading vaccine experts in Melbourne
The AVID Conference discussed emerging concepts in vaccine design and immunotherapeutic drug development.
07 May, 2014
Inspirational around-the-world cyclist visits Burnet
A young Australian has ridden from England to Australia raising money for cancer research.
05 May, 2014
Special HIV edition of IMPACT out now!
More than 170 scientists and health professionals are working on HIV at Burnet - find out more!
01 May, 2014
First-ever hepatitis C treatment guidelines released
The WHO has released the guidelines based on reviews of the best and latest scientific evidence.
30 April, 2014
Burnet Institute welcomes Global Health Melbourne Plan
This State Government Plan will have the potential to create new business opportunities for Victoria overseas.
30 April, 2014
Burnet honours student awarded John Monash Scholarship
Genevieve Martin will head to Oxford University to complete a Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Medicine.
29 April, 2014
Burnet celebrates Day of Immunology with Discovery Tours
Keen members of the public met our immunologists and enjoyed their special tour ‘behind the scenes’.
24 April, 2014
World Malaria Day - Drug Resistance
Is history repeating itself? Dr Freya Fowkes talks about drug-resistance in the Asia/Pacfic region.
24 April, 2014
STI and BBV prevention gets multi-million dollar boost
The Federal Government’s $22.45 million will target priority groups including people who inject drugs.
23 April, 2014
Ill times for medical research as institutes face ballooning costs
The Age highlights the funding crisis Victorian medical research institutes face as support declines.
16 April, 2014
Health workers in Tibet Autonomous Region embrace opportunity to upskill
New round of training about to get underway.
11 April, 2014
Burnet secures medical R&D agreement in China
AUD$5million agreement with GuoMinXinHe Investment Fund to develop low-cost diagnostic tests.
08 April, 2014
ABC News 24 features Burnet's malaria work
Professor James Beeson, Dr Freya Fowkes and Geoffrey Chan were interviewed for a World Health Day story.
07 April, 2014
Global burden of vector-borne diseases the focus of World Health Day 2014
Fascinating insights into the threat these diseases pose for our region.
07 April, 2014
Jade Davis wins Edelmira Peregrino Go International Health Student of the Year award
Find out more about what sparked her interest in international health.
04 April, 2014
Test it. Treat it. Beat it. Call for rapid testing to end hepatitis
Professor Margaret Hellard among experts calling for rapid testing for people at risk of having hepatitis.
03 April, 2014
Burnet launches three-year Myanmar program
Evidence to Action: Burnet Myanmar 2014 to 2016 was launched at a special event in Yangon.
02 April, 2014
If it's broke, fix it: Moving from three to five year grants
Professor Brendan Crabb and Professor Doug Hilton write for The Australian on proposed changes to NHMRC grants.
01 April, 2014
Burnet visits innovative research centre in Bangladesh
Delegation tours icddr,b to see first hand great work it is undertaking in research and care.
28 March, 2014
Eliminating hepatitis C - an ambitious but achievable goal
Professor Margaret Hellard writes for The Conversation about overcoming barriers to hepatitis C treatment.
24 March, 2014
Advocates push for Australia to take greater role against TB
Burnet among TB experts and advocates who briefed Federal politicians in Canberra about the TB crisis.
18 March, 2014
Supporting Emerging HIV Scientists Appeal
Janet is making discoveries that nobody else has made before.
17 March, 2014
Drug-resistant tuberculosis: collaborative regional leadership required
Four leading Australian TB physicians call for coordinated action against DR-TB
07 March, 2014
Burnet celebrates International Women's Day
Thanks to the 100 women who joined us to raise awareness about the need to create change for young women.
07 March, 2014
Chloe Bryce-Shorten joins call for health equality for women
Supporter of Burnet Institute, Ms Chloe Bryce-Shorten has made the call on the eve of International Women’s Day.
03 March, 2014
Burnet researchers reveal weakness in malaria's coat
Researchers gain insights into how malaria infects cells that will advance quest for new drugs and vaccines.
28 February, 2014
Professor Ian Gust AO honoured at special tribute dinner
More than 120 people joined Professor Gust to celebrate his stellar career spanning four decades.
19 February, 2014
Victorian medical research takes centre stage at Parliament House
Celebrating 99 years of Victorian medical research achievements.
18 February, 2014
Kate Cantwell receives NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarship
Her PhD is focused on identifying ambulance demand to inform ambulance practice.
13 February, 2014
Australia’s medical research institutes exceed national and global benchmarks
AAMRI welcomes NHMRC bibliometric report, Measuring Up 2013.
12 February, 2014
Cost barriers to access HIV treatment in Victoria
Burnet research makes recommendations to reduce financial barriers to HIV treatment.
10 February, 2014
Professor Sharon Lewin to head up Doherty Institute
Burnet congratulates Professor Lewin on being appointed inaugural Director.
31 January, 2014
Burnet receives grant to rollout revolutionary HIV test
The Institute has received US$1.6 million from UNITAID to kick start field evaluation studies of VISITECT® CD4.
28 January, 2014
Burnet celebrates 10 years at Big Day Out
No amount of rain could dampen Burnet’s spirits, celebrating 10 years of research at Melbourne’s Big Day Out.
13 January, 2014
Midsumma Carnival attracts 90,000
The Count Study kicks off at Midsumma and we launched GLOVEMAN!
06 January, 2014
Social media’s role in health
Can smartphones and social media help us make good health decisions?
