Congratulations to all recipients of the Investigator Grant, including Burnet co-deputy director Professor James B for research into 'New pathways to achieve highly protective and long-lasting #malaria vaccines'!

Swaddle blankets doubling as tools to spread immunization messages in the Solomon Islands is both innovative and impactful. Kudos to Burnet Institute and NCIRS for this genius initiative! #VaccinesWork twitter.com/BurnetInstitut…

Burnet researchers joined health experts and world leaders from across the globe at the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2024 held in Melbourne. More than 1,000 delegates and 150 speakers attended the three-day summit.
More: burnet.edu.au/knowledge-and-… Prof Brendan Crabb Suman Majumdar

Melbourne's biotech community came together at the BioMelbourne Network Network and mRNA Victoria symposium.
Experts in epidemiology, vaccine development, and infectious diseases shared insights, enriching our pandemic preparedness through shared experiences.
More: burnet.edu.au/knowledge-and-…

Our co-designed swaddle blankets carry #immunisation 💉 messages to Solomon Islands parents, written by Esther Nuria for The Island Sun 👇burnet.edu.au/knowledge-and-… #HealthEquity

#WorldMalariaDay is an important reminder of the huge burden the disease has on millions of people around the world. Read why we need innovative new solutions to eliminate it 👇

Today is World Malaria Day– “an important reminder that malaria is a major global cause of illness and death, and severely impedes education, equity and economic development” says NHMRC Synergy Grant recipient, Professor James Beeson of Burnet Institute #WorldMalariaDay

Great to see our researchers joining other experts and world leaders at #WHSMelbourne2024  this week.
Burnet CEO Prof Prof Brendan Crabb moderated a panel discussion on pandemic preparedness today and said we need to learn from  #COVID19 to improve our future response #GlobalHealth

Burnet has been granted funding by the The Fleming Fund to begin Phase Two of our work addressing antimicrobial resistance ( #AMR ) in #PNG , particularly in strengthening human and animal health sectors.

For more 👇 burnet.edu.au/knowledge-and-… The Fleming FundPNG

Congratulations Prof Joseph Doyle on his appointment as the new president of Hepatitis Australia.

'I'm excited to be leading the Hepatitis Australia Board as we continue to build momentum toward the 2030 elimination goals,” he said.

hepatitisaustralia.com/news/hepatitis… #Infectiousdisease

Out now Drugs, Habits and Social Policy with #RoisinMcColl & Brendan Harney 'There is a need to tailor #hepC interventions for #homeless people not attending #harmreduction services to ensure reaching women who inject drugs who face additional barriers to #hepatitisC care' Burnet Institute

A very powerful presentation Caroline Homer Burnet Institute on advancing equity for women and girls - Often a forgotten agenda but maternal and neonatal mortality have huge impacts on individuals, communities, and socities #WHSMelbourne2024

“[Women] want continuity of care, especially in #midwifery ,” Professor Caroline Homer told the thruthepinardPODCAST podcast.

She said establishing continuity of care in the health system is possible, but it needs leadership.

More 👉burnet.edu.au/knowledge-and-… #perinatalhealth PSANZ

This month ACCHOs across Aust will be launching the #EveryYarnCounts campaign. This is the first co-designed campaign for #hepC in ACCHOs which aims to prompt people to have a yarn about hep C and encourage people to get tested. For more info visit➡️everyyarncounts.com.au

It's been super interesting to work with Dr Nick Scott and the Burnet Institute modelling team with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
support to develop a framework to assess the impact of Outbreak Response Immunisation
➕case study from 🇵🇬 2014 measles outbreak mdpi.com/2079-9721/12/4… Diseases MDPI

It was a pleasure hosting the Minister for Medical Research Ben Carroll and local members of parliament Nina Taylor MP @Ryanbatchelor and John Berger MP where Director/CEO Prof Brendan Crabb and Burnet researchers were able to showcase some of our exciting projects #HealthEquity

UNICEF Laos & UNFPA Lao PDR launched the study report - 'Pathways to Adolescent Pregnancy in Southeast Asia'. The study was undertaken in 2023 covering Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia & #LaoPDR with the support from UNFPA Asia and the Pacific & Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 in collaboration with the Burnet Institute.

Understanding the underlying factors and pathways leading to adolescent pregnancy in Laos is pivotal for tailored and informed policymaking.

Read the new report: bit.ly/3VPW8W6 with qualitative study by Dr Marie Habito, Dr Elissa Kennedy and A/Prof Peter Azzopardi.