Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney

The Kirby Institute is a leading global research institute dedicated to the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, with a particular focus on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections. Our research is undertaken across a spectrum that ranges from laboratory studies, through clinical trials of preventative and therapeutic treatments, to public health surveillance and impact evaluation.

Our research has had a strong emphasis on populations experiencing health disadvantage, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and communities in lower income countries of the Asia-Pacific Region. Over the past two decades, we have developed strong collaborations in several countries that have involved research, public health surveillance and evaluation, and training of health workers and health researchers as well as advising governments on public health and clinical policy.