Burnet Institute
The Burnet Institute aims to achieve better health for poor and marginalised communities in Australia and internationally through research, education and public health. Based in Melbourne, the Institute also operates programs across Asia, the Pacific and Africa aimed at reducing the impact of infectious diseases and improving the health of women, children and young people.
Principal research areas
- Infectious diseases
- Maternal & child health
- Virology
- Public health
- International health
- Immunology & autoimmunity
Director
Professor Brendan Crabb AC
Chair
Ms Mary Padbury