Technical
Focuses
Our point of difference is our technical breadth – from laboratory-based discoveries to field research, and commercialisation to development programs, we are working towards better health for all people.
Discovery + Translation
We are committed to strengthening health systems in collaboration with Government and non-Government organisations and communities.
Community Engagement
We work in partnership with people and affected communities to bring about sustainable change.
Epidemiology
Our epidemiological studies help inform policy and practice, and provide evidence-based recommendations to governments on how to reduce or prevent disease.
Health Systems
We are committed to strengthening health systems in collaboration with Government and non-Government organisations and communities.
Data + Modelling
We are at the forefront of modelling across areas including COVID-19, hepatitis C and B, HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, nutrition, and maternal, newborn and child health.
Implementation
We develop, test, and evaluate new tools, interventions, and programs to address public health needs, with an emphasis on innovation, equity, and sustainability.
Communities
We work to achieve better health for vulnerable communities in Australia and internationally.
Health
Themes
Discover our areas of research and how we are translating knowledge into better health.
View AllAlcohol and Other Drugs Group
Co-Heads: Professor Paul Dietze and Associate Professor Peter Higgs. Alcohol and other drug use is a...
Burnet Diagnostics Initiative (BDI)
Director: Jennifer Barnes. Scientific Director: Professor Heidi Drummer. Our working group is a comm...
Cellular Responses to Disease and Vaccination Group
Head: Dr Michelle Boyle. Malaria remains one of the biggest killers of children under the age of 5 y...
Diagnostic Markers in Chronic Immune Disorders Group
Head: Dr Raffi Gugasyan. Understanding the role of key signalling molecules that are critical for th...
Global Adolescent Health Group
Co Heads: Dr Elissa Kennedy and Dr Julie Hennegan. Adolescence as a key developmental stage within t...
Global Health: policy, practice and community action
Co Heads: Mr Chad Hughes & Ms Lisa Davidson. Translating research into sustainable health solutions ...
Global Women's and Newborn's Health Group
Co-Heads: Professor Caroline Homer & Professor Joshua Vogel. Improving the health and well-being of ...
Latest
Research
Explore our library of peer-reviewed publications with contributions from Burnet researchers.
VIEW ALL RESEARCHVan Heer C, Majumdar SS, Parta I, Martinie M, Dawson R, West D, Hewett L, Lister D, Sutton B, O’Brien DP, Cowie BC
- 01 Dec 2023
Gabriela M, Barnes CBG, Leong D, Sleebs BE, Schneider MP, Littler DR, Crabb BS, de Koning-Ward TF, Gilson PR
- 05 Nov 2023
Ayuandini S, Habito M, Ellis S, Kennedy E, Akiyama M, Binder G, Nanwani S, Sitanggang M, Budiono N, Ramly AA, Humphries-Waa K, Azzopardi PS, Hennegan J
- 27 Oct 2023
Stephanie C. Munari; Michael W. Traeger; Vinay Menon; Ned H. Latham; Lakshmi Manoharan; Niklas Luhmann; Rachel Baggaley; Virginia MacDonald; Annette Verster; Nandi Siegfried et al
- 10 Oct 2023
Andrews M, Baum J, Gilson PR, Wilson DW
- 10 Oct 2023
Fredericks B, Bradfield A, Ward J, McAvoy S, Spierings S, Toth-Peter A, Combo T
- Australian and New Zealand journal of public health
- 06 Oct 2023