March 11, 2025
5 years since COVID was declared a pandemic, we’re still poorly prepared for the next one
We are at a pivotal time where countries including Australia must step up their commitments to this global effort
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February 18, 2025
We cannot repeat history again: a call to action to centre Indigenous leadership as we prepare for the next pandemic
Recent commentary calls for authorities to uphold Indigenous sovereignty, self-determination, and leadership in pandemic planning and response
January 15, 2025
Pandemic research: the need for a paradigm shift
A fundamental shift in pandemic research priorities is needed, a move from reactive to proactive and pre-emptive approaches
December 18, 2024
VC2 COVID-19 Research Seed Funding Grants 2025 open until 21 February 2025
VC2 is an open biobank of samples and limited clinical data currently from individuals who received COVID-19 and/or mpox vaccinations
December 16, 2024
First Nations-led grant program delivers community-focused outcomes for pandemics
Decision-making for the program was driven by First Nations people at all stages
November 20, 2024
Learning from COVID: Recommendations for strengthening Australia’s pandemic research response
Strengthening Australia’s pandemic research response through preparedness and collaboration
November 12, 2024
Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response Inquiry
The purpose of the inquiry is to identify lessons learned to improve Australia’s preparedness for future pandemics
October 1, 2024
What pathogen might spark the next pandemic? How scientists are preparing for ‘disease X’
Professor Allen Cheng discusses preparations for the next pandemic and potential candidates for ‘disease X’
September 18, 2024
Study sheds light on how virus-fighting cells develop during long COVID
A population of white blood cells – memory T cells – are established and develop as part of the body’s defence to fight off long COVID
July 10, 2024
Applications open: Project Officer – First Nations Pandemic Research Network
Applications are now open for the role of Project Officer for the First Nations Pandemic Research Network