Gail Matthews

UNSW researchers receive $6.9m for blood borne virus and STI research

06 Oct 2022

Three major projects, focusing on reducing stigma, community-led models and assessment of people living with chronic hepatitis B, have received funding.

Professor Gail Matthews from the Kirby Institute talks about long covid

Despite the uncertainty, there is hope for long COVID patients

20 May 2022

It’s estimated one in 10 people infected with SARS-CoV-2 will have lingering symptoms, but most people will improve over time.

What causes long COVID symptoms? Clues from under the microscope

14 Jan 2022

A team from UNSW's Kirby Institute and St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney have uncovered an immune profile for long COVID, potentially paving the way for tailored treatment for those with ongoing symptoms.

Man wearing face mask showing bandaid on arm where he just received COVID vaccination

You're much less likely to get long COVID if you've been vaccinated

16 Sep 2021

One study suggests getting vaccinated halves the risk of developing long COVID.

Long COVID 'brain fog': neurocognitive tests to harmonise global methods

01 Sep 2021

A UNSW psychology researcher is behind neurocognitive testing recommendations that will help assess long COVID patients.

Long COVID: What is it and what do we know about it?

21 Apr 2021

With over 139 million COVID-19 cases globally, the latest challenge for medical researchers is a post-COVID-19 syndrome referred to as 'long COVID'.