Research

Department of Infectious Diseases

The Department of Infectious Diseases is a premier centre for clinical and biomedical research and education, offering undergraduate and postgraduate study programs.

We integrate clinical services with clinical and basic science research. The clinical services work closely with research staff and laboratories are based within the Burnet Institute building, with a presence within the Central Clinical School.

For more information on areas of research and research groups within the department, please follow the links below:

RESEARCH GROUPS

RESEARCH THEMES

STUDENT OPPORTUNITES

Clinical Trials

START Trial

The START trial is aimed at reducing antibiotic-resistant infections in aged-care facilities. It is the largest trial to be run in residential aged care facilities in Australia, will investigate the levels of antibiotic resistant bacteria present, and how best practice antibiotic use can assist to control the rise of superbugs in these care facilities.

STOP Urinary Tract Infections

This is a study about the optimal treatment and management of uncomplicated acute cystitis, also known as a lower urinary tract infection (UTI). Antibiotic resistance is a global problem and the current treatment and management of UTIs may not be optimal given the current rates of resistance.