Unsw - Virl

Mission statement: to reduce the immunisation gap between adults and children through research, teaching and advocacy, with a special focus on the elderly, high risk and vulnerable populations.

We are a centre of excellence of academic research in immunisation, based at SPHCM UNSW. We are recognised international leaders in immunisation and vaccinology research. Our largest area of strength is adult immunisation, with a focus on high risk and vulnerable populations including the elderly, migrants, refugees, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, immunosuppressed people and health workers. Our research expertise spans clinical trials, epidemiology, mathematical modeling, health economics, big data, data linkage, social and behavioural research as well as policy and evaluation.

We conduct research, advocacy and teaching in immunisation and vaccine-preventable diseases, and provide expert consultation in this area.