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Research
at Burnet

At Burnet, we are actively working towards a healthier world - one where all people have access to life-changing research and health programs, no matter their status, location or background. Discover our areas of research below.

Research
at Burnet

At Burnet, we are actively working towards a healthier world - one where all people have access to life-changing research and health programs, no matter their status, location or background. Discover our areas of research below.

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. 

Core
Programs

Three institute-wide interdisciplinary thematic health programs represent the breadth of our technical skill base and foster a collaborative approach to tackling challenging global health issues.

Disease Elimination
PROGRAM Disease Elimination
Health Security and Pandemic Preparedness
PROGRAM Health Security and Pandemic Preparedness
Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health
PROGRAM Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health

Flagship Initiatives

Eliminate Hepatitis C Australia (EC Australia)
FLAGSHIP INITIATIVES Eliminate Hepatitis C Australia (EC Australia)
Burnet Diagnostics Initiative (BDI)
FLAGSHIP INITIATIVES Burnet Diagnostics Initiative (BDI)
Know-C19
FLAGSHIP INITIATIVES Know-C19
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies (HMHB)
FLAGSHIP INITIATIVES Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies (HMHB)

Communities

We work to achieve better health for vulnerable communities in Australia and internationally.

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Working Groups

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