Gail Matthews

Scientia Professor Rebecca Ivers, Professor Stuart Tangye and Professor Gail Matthews

Three academics from UNSW Sydney have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to injury research, treatments for HIV, viral hepatitis and COVID-19, and leadership in immunology.

person holding a globe with a red ribbon attached to it - the universal symbol of awareness and support for people living with HIV.

An international clinical trial has explored alternative approaches to second-line HIV therapy - with promising results.

Robert Robert Monaghan, Carla Treloar and Gail Matthews

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

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

woman lying down on sofa, looking tired

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

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

Man with long COVID

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

Long COVID

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'.