2019
Articles
23 October 2019
What is the leading infectious causes of death worldwide?
Fungal infections are leading infectious causes of death worldwide – accounting for more deaths than either TB or malaria
11 October 2019
2020 Sydney Summer School in Pathogen Genomics and Global Health
This Summer School aims at young graduates, researchers, clinicians and public health professionals that are interested in translational research the field of public health pathogen genomics and communicable disease control.
18 September 2019
Drug-resistant XDR typhoid on our doorstep
MBI researchers report Australia's first case of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) typhoid
18 September 2019
The Ruthven Blackburn Medal winner
The Medal is awarded to a senior staff member of SMS in recognition of a sustained, distinguished and notable contribution to clinical research and demonstrated commitment to mentoring junior colleagues.
17 September 2019
Detailed characterisation of the tuberculosis epidemic in Western Sydney: a descriptive epidemiological study
A new publication by members of WSLHD and MBI explores whether more detailed epidemiological analysis could provide a better overview of the local disease dynamics.
12 August 2019
New advances in biocomplexity
Biocomplexity is the study of macro-scale complex structures and behaviours that arise from micro-scale interactions of active biological agents, across multiple levels ranging from molecules and cells to organisms and ecosystems.
06 August 2019
Eureka Prize: Act Now for TB Control
ACT Now for Tuberculosis Control – Associate Professor Greg Fox and Professor Warwick Britton from the University's Faculty of Medicine and Health and Professor Guy Marks from the University of New South Wales are award finalists for the Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research.
06 August 2019
Communicable Disease Surveillance Ethics in the Age of Big Data and New Technology
Despite existing widespread digital surveillance and major potential community benefits of extending its use to communicable disease control, there is considerable public disquiet about allowing public health authorities access to personal health data.
31 July 2019
Clinician perceptions of respiratory infection risk
Clinicians' use of personal protective equipment is critical to reducing the risk of transmission of infectious disease.
16 July 2019
Yeast products and discovery workshop 4-6 Dec 2019
MBI is pleased to be co-sponsoring the biannual meeting of the Australasian Yeast Group.