A world-leading health research institute
Source: https://www.kirby.unsw.edu.au/ Parent: https://www.events.unsw.edu.au/article/david-cooper-lecture-ending-aids-global-responsibility
We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally.
- Over 1000 collaborations in 53 countries across 6 continents
Working with organisations to create solutions to health challenges. - Awarded over $47 million in research funding in 2024
From new and continuing external grants - Over 300 staff members working across 14 research programs
Towards a world free of infectious disease.
Latest News
- [### Launching our next strategic plan: Kirby 2030
News | March 9, 2026
As a globally recognised health research institute, the Kirby Institute has worked for 40 years to improve the health of people impacted by infectious diseases, responding to the health challenges of the day. The world continues ...](/news/launching-our-next-strategic-plan-kirby-2030) - [### Meningococcal B vaccination does not reduce gonorrhoea, trial results show
Media release | February 25, 2026
(DENVER, Wednesday 25 February 2026) Contrary to existing evidence from observational studies, the meningococcal B vaccine (4CMenB) has no effect on preventing the acquisition of gonorrhoea, according to the results of the world’s ...
Global](/news/meningococcal-b-vaccination-does-not-reduce-gonorrhoea-trial-results-show) - [### UNSW Queer Community Quilt stitches together history, pride and belonging
News | February 25, 2026
UNSW Sydney will showcase a new collaborative artwork at one of Australia’s most iconic and beloved events, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.The UNSW Queer Community Quilt was inspired by the iconic 1985 AIDS Memorial Quilt, opens ...](/news/unsw-queer-community-quilt-stitches-together-history-pride-and-belonging) - [### Dr Nicholas Medland AM posthumously awarded Member of the Order of Australia
News | February 9, 2026
The late Dr Nicholas Medland AM, who passed away on Friday 21 February 2025, has been posthumously awarded one of Australia’s highest honours, a Member of the Order of Australia (AM), in recognition of his significant service to sexual ...](/news/dr-nicholas-medland-am-posthumously-awarded-member-order-australia) - [### Expanding access to testing and treatment for hepatitis B
Media release | February 5, 2026
A clinical trial led by Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney has found that point-of-care testing for hepatitis B DNA is as effective as traditional laboratory testing, paving the way for faster diagnosis and treatment in hard-to-reach ...](/news/expanding-access-testing-and-treatment-hepatitis-b) - [### Kirby Institute researchers awarded a combined $1.7M for long COVID research
News | January 21, 2026
Associate Professor Lucette Cysique and Dr Chansavath Phetsouphanh from the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney have been awarded a total of $1,710,013 in funding through the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Post-Acute Sequelae of ...](/news/kirby-institute-researchers-awarded-combined-17m-long-covid-research)
Research impact
[### First Nations Health research
We work in close collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services on solutions for key health issues.](/research/first-nations-health) [### Health economics and health systems
Working with in-country partners, our researchers identify health system barriers to the introduction and delivery of new technologies that test for a range of infectious diseases.](/research/health-economics-and-health-systems) [### Cooper HIV/AIDS Research Training (CHART) Program
The CHART Program is an education and training initiative that aims to expand the number of skilled and experienced HIV researchers in the Asia-Pacific region, at the same time as addressing local HIV priorities.](/study/cooper-hivaids-research-training-chart-program)
HIV, hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections in Australia
Explore the latest interactive data.
Events
- [Tue
17
Mar
### Prof Kate Seib – Meningococcal B vaccination to prevent gonorrhoea
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Currently no vaccines are licensed for Neisseria gonorrhoeae prevention although observational studies suggest the meningococcal B (4CMenB) vaccine may reduce gonorrhea risk.
Read more](/events/prof-kate-seib-meningococcal-b-vaccination-prevent-gonorrhoea) - [Tue
10
Mar
### From survival to strength: Many roots, one future, balancing the scales together
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Kirby Institute's International Women's Day special event
Read more](/events/survival-strength-many-roots-one-future-balancing-scales-together) - [Tue
24
Feb
### Macroeconomic modelling of infectious diseases: Conceptual frameworks
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Dr Larry Liu
Read more](/events/macroeconomic-modelling-infectious-diseases-conceptual-frameworks)