This week the precinct celebrated World Hepatitis Day, which is held annually on 28 July to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change. Burnet Institute hosted a symposium to celebrate the progress of their ongoing hep B and hep C projects, and the potential offered by a new project aiming to eliminate hep C in Aboriginal communities.
Elsewhere on the precinct, Alfred Health marked DonateLife Week with the inspiring story of Clare, who was born with Cystic Fibrosis but has received a second chance at life thanks to a lung transplant at The Alfred.
Clare Brennan underwent a lung transplant at The Alfred after spending years in and out of hospital.
Alfred Health
Clare’s second chance at life
After several tough years, lung transplant recipient Clare is laughing freely again.
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Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
Investigating the long-haul impact of COVID-19 on the heart
More than 1000 people in Victoria and New South Wales who have had COVID-19 are being sought to take part in a multimillion dollar intervention study to understand the persistent cardiovascular effects of this infection, and to inform screening and management strategies.
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2020 Impact Report
Our latest report showcasing some of our achievements during the past 12 months is now available online.
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Burnet Institute
World Hepatitis Day 2021 – evidence-based successes and future possibilities
To celebrate World Hepatitis Day, Burnet Institute’s symposium highlighted the progress towards hep B and C elimination goals.
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New partnership to boost hepatitis C elimination in regional Aboriginal settings
A new project will use integrated and culturally appropriate strategies to help eliminate hepatitis C infection in Aboriginal communities.
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New treatment pathways for hepatitis C
Newly published Burnet study demonstrates the feasibility and effectiveness of simplified treatment of hepatitis C in Myanmar.
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