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Vaccine patches are safe, effective and easy for older adults to use

Older adults preferred the vaccine patch over vaccination with an injection

Vaccine patches, which may be self-administered, are an alternative to vaccination with an injection. Our study used a vaccine-free patch with adults aged 50 and over showing they were safe, effective, easy to use.

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Fungi and bees: A new approach to ecosystem health

Sydney ID EMCR, Dr Kenya Fernandes, will explore the complex interactions between fungi and bees. Her DECRA project aims to develop novel solutions for enhancing bee health, strengthening ecosystem resilience, and combating fungal diseases.

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Indian and Australian health leaders to develop One Health program

The University of Sydney's $100,000 commitment towards research with the Public Health Foundation of India will allow leading public health researchers in Australia and India to work together on pressing health issues including antibiotic resistance and the rise of infectious diseases.

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Advancing effective tuberculosis vaccines

Collaboration may be the key for TB vaccine discovery

Sydney ID members gathered with top experts from around the world in an event to focus on diverse tuberculosis (TB) vaccine strategies

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Multi-disciplinary One Health research towards sustainable aquaculture in Tanzania

Sydney ID researchers join an international team tackling fish health challenges

Aquaculture is an increasingly important contributor to Tanzanian food security, bringing together aquatic and human health. Biosecurity and health challenges require interdisciplinary solutions to ensure sustainable industry expansion.

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Novel research into biofilms and urinary tract infections (UTI)

Industry partnership between Whiteley Corporation and Sydney ID

This collaborative research agreement is being led by Dr Arthika Manoharan, an industry sponsored post-doc research fellow who is focused on biofilm formations in Catheter-associated urinary tract infections.

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Significant milestone for vaccine research and development

Bharat Biotech International Limited and the University of Sydney announce landmark Memorandum of Understanding

This strategic collaboration will pave the way for ground-breaking research initiatives, strengthen academic-industry partnerships and bolster global efforts to combat infectious diseases.

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30 October 2024

Australia's COVID inquiry shows why a permanent 'centre for disease control' is more urgent than ever

The long-awaited independent inquiry into Australia's COVID response was released today, with lessons on how the nation could better prepare for future pandemics. Experts from the Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute discuss its implications and how it could shape future pandemic preparedness.

09 September 2024

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Vaccine patches are safe, effective and easy for older adults to use

Fungi and bees: A new approach to ecosystem health

Indian and Australian health leaders to develop One Health program

Advancing effective tuberculosis vaccines

Multi-disciplinary One Health research towards sustainable aquaculture in Tanzania

Novel research into biofilms and urinary tract infections (UTI)

Significant milestone for vaccine research and development

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Australia's COVID inquiry shows why a permanent 'centre for disease control' is more urgent than ever

Indian and Australian health leaders to develop One Health program

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