Laboratory Program:

Pathogenesis and Clinical Research Program
This program is studying the effects of HIV in white blood cells and the role they play in the development of AIDS and virus replication.    More..

Molecular Virology
Basic research has underpinned most of the major scientific discoveries that we have today   

Infectious Diseases and Cancer Vaccine Development
Developing a vaccine is recognised as the most effective way of preventing viral infections in humans and animals.  

Molecular Immunology and Inflammatory Diseases
The study of the immune system is critical to understanding how the body resists invasion by viruses or bacteria   

International Health Program:

International Health Research Group
The international health research group is a focal point of a novel multidisciplinary scientific program, using high-quality laboratory science, clinical and social research, and strong public health principles, to address major health problems of the Asia-Pacific region. The core group work on three of the biggest health threats in the region, namely malaria, HIV and TB

Centre for Harm Reduction
Illicit drug use is one of the major causes of the HIV and hepatitis C epidemic in the Asian region. The Centre for Harm Reduction [CHR] brings together people from around the world with expertise in the prevention of drug related harm.   

Centre for International Health
The Centre for International Health (CIH) was established in 1992 to focus and coordinate Burnet’s work in the international health and development sphere.  CIH is committed to improving the health of communities in developing nations through strengthening primary health care and the control of communicable diseases.

Public Health Program:

The Institute has three field-based units that address important issues of disease prevention and health promotion through a combination of epidemiological studies and action research. These units are also directly engaged in the development, implementation and evaluation of public health projects in Australia and overseas, primarily in the Asia-Pacific region and Africa.

Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health Research
This program undertakes research into the prevalence, transmission and impact of serious infectious diseases, including HIV, hepatitis C and Chlamydia.    More...

Centre for Harm Reduction
Illicit drug use is one of the major causes of the HIV and hepatitis C epidemic in the Asian region. The Centre for Harm Reduction [CHR] brings together people from around the world with expertise in the prevention of drug related harm.    More...

Centre for International Health
The Centre for International Health (CIH) was established in 1992 to focus and coordinate Burnet’s work in the international health and development sphere.  CIH is committed to improving the health of communities in developing nations through strengthening primary health care and the control of communicable diseases.