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Professor Gregory Dore

Eureka Prize awarded to leading infectious diseases researcher

25 Nov 2020

Professor Gregory Dore from The Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney has won the prestigious 2020 Eureka Prize for infectious diseases research.

Global pandemic concept of coronavirus

UNSW finalists announced in 2020 Eureka Prizes

29 Sep 2020

UNSW Sydney celebrates seven finalists heralded in the ‘Oscars of science’.

Covid-19 research

COVID-19 research projects receive funding boost

03 Jun 2020

UNSW Sydney researchers have received funding from the Australian Government for COVID-19 projects, including the development of new antibody drugs and to repurpose medications.

Know your HIV status

Research to identify clinical strategies for people with COVID-19 and HIV

29 Apr 2020

Global research collaboration led by The Kirby Institute to identify crucial clinical strategies for people living with COVID-19 and HIV.

Remote Australian community

Rapid COVID-19 testing available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians

16 Apr 2020

Rapid testing for COVID-19 will deliver results on the spot for thousands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

Covid-19

COVID-19 in immunocompromised people: study launched

15 Apr 2020

A world-first Australian study could help determine which existing treatments are protective against COVID-19.

Coronavirus

UNSW researchers to boost the public health response to COVID-19 in NSW

26 Mar 2020

A team of world-class researchers and project staff from UNSW Sydney has been seconded to NSW Health to join the fight against COVID-19. 

First survey of trans and gender diverse sexual health reveals major gaps in health system

18 Sep 2019

The Kirby Institute has released a new report that highlights a need for policy and practice in Australian sexual assault services to be more responsive to the needs of trans and gender diverse people.

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$2m grant funds new program to fight antimicrobial resistance

02 Jul 2018

UNSW researchers will work in an international team to reduce the misuse of antibiotics that contributes to germs becoming resistant to medicines. 

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Vale David Cooper: Australia's pioneer in HIV research

20 Mar 2018

UNSW Sydney has paid tribute to highly respected Scientia Professor David Cooper, AO after his death at the age of 68.

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