Therapeutic and Vaccine Research Program

Program head: Professor Sean Emery

The Therapeutic and Vaccine Research Program (TVRP) conducts a range of clinical trials designed to assess the effectiveness of new HIV therapies or candidate vaccines. These studies often provide not just biomedical data, but also evidence of the...

Public Health Interventions Research Group

Program head: Professor John Kaldor

The Public Health Interventions Research Group undertakes a diverse range of projects that focus on the evaluation of strategies to prevent infectious disease. We collaborate extensively within The Kirby Institute and externally, and emphasise...

Sexual Health Program

Program head: Professor Basil Donovan

The Sexual Health Program leads and participates in research into the epidemiology, surveillance, microbiology, clinical management, and prevention of sexually transmissible infections (STIs); including – but not limited to - chlamydia, syphilis,...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Program

Program head: Professor John Kaldor

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Program was established at The Kirby Institute in 2007. The Program works collaboratively across sectors to close the gap in health disparity between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-...

Viral Hepatitis Clinical Research Program

Program head: Professor Gregory Dore

We aim to deliver world-class clinical and laboratory research into viral hepatitis. We are committed to improving outcomes for people living with viral hepatitis by conducting ethical research and engaging with affected communities and the broader...

Biostatistics and Databases Program

Program head: Professor Matthew Law

The Biostatistics and Databases Program has a collaborative biostatistical research role across many of the Institute’s programs and activities. This includes ensuring the statistical design and analysis of clinical trials and epidemiological...