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Donate today to support women in science at Burnet and their work to unlock the vaginal microbiome and reduce risk of HIV infection and preterm birth for women around the world.
Donate today to support women in science at Burnet and their work to unlock the vaginal microbiome and reduce risk of HIV infection and preterm birth for women around the world.
Our highly collaborative multi-disciplinary research group established between the Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research (PNGIMR), Burnet Institute and Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, encompasses epidemiological, immunological, and implementation research to inform the development and implementation of effective, evidence-based public health programs to control and eliminate vector borne diseases such as malaria and lymphatic filariasis.
Image: Dr Leanne Robinson (left); Photo credit: Mayeta Clark/WEHI
In particular, numerous ongoing epidemiological studies and intervention trials aim to better understand:
Image: PNGIMR DOLF team enrolling participants into mass drug administration trial; Photo credit: DOLF/PNGIMR
This research program actively supports over 20 early and mid-career researchers based at the Vector Borne Diseases Unit at the PNGIMR in Papua New Guinea, providing both formal Honours, Masters and PhD opportunities, as well as informal training and development.
Image: PNGIMR Scientific Officer Benishar Kombut; Photo credit: Mayeta Clark/WEHI
Program Director, Health Security and Pandemic Preparedness; Senior Principal Research Fellow, Group Leader, Vector-Borne Diseases and Tropical Public Health