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Infectious disease research in the Faculty of Medicine and Health looks at the epidemiology, pathogenesis and treatment of infectious diseases all over the world. Our research covers a broad range of diseases and immunological conditions, with cutting-edge programs in HIV, influenza, tuberculosis and malaria, as well as immunopathology and the mechanisms of inflammation.
Other areas of expertise include epidemic viral diseases, infections of animal origin, multi-drug resistance, and vaccine and drug development.
The Faculty of Medicine and Health is at the forefront of research in infectious diseases through our unique network of schools, centres and facilities.
Sydney Medical School has expertise in infectious diseases and immunological conditions, with cutting-edge programs in HIV, influenza, tuberculosis and malaria, as well as immunopathology and the mechanisms of inflammation. Other areas of expertise include epidemic viral diseases, infections of animal origin, multi-drug resistance, and vaccine and drug development.
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Our research in immunology and infection covers a range of globally important infectious diseases, including malaria, chlamydia, and flaviviruses. The research aims to improve the understanding of infectious disease and to translate this research into new treatments, detection and prevention and control.
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The impact of infection and immunity on acute and chronic conditions is not fully understood and is an area of increasing interest across the globe. Managing infections, infectious diseases, and the immune health of the community, as well as the increasing problem of antimicrobial resistance, are important considerations for nurses, and as such, is an area of emerging research interest.
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Research at the Sydney Pharmacy School in infectious diseases primarily concerns respiratory infections and their treatments, as well as the development of novel drug-delivery systems.
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