People playing cricket in cricket stadium

Crowds at SCG during Sydney COVID- 19 outbreak: It’s just not cricket.

Opinion by Professor Raina Macintyre, the head of Biosecurity Research Program at the Kirby Institute, UNSW.  READ MORE
Happy Family in medical masks makes a video call on Christmas holiday in Covid 19 Coronavirus Pandemic

With Sydney coronavirus outbreak, experts fear...

With Sydney coronavirus outbreak, experts fear Christmas could lead to 'worst-case scenario' for New Year's Eve Throw in the Boxing Day sales, where large crowds mingle indoors,… more
Fireworks Display at night

Grim warning Sydney's covid cases could hit 3,000 by January

Grim warning Sydney's covid cases could hit 3,000 by January unless the ENTIRE city goes into lockdown - as experts call for New Year's Eve celebrations to be cancelled. Sydney… more
Sydney Harbour during New Year's Eve Celebrations

New Year’s ‘mother of all super-spreaders’

Top epidemiologist Raina MacIntyre warns that Sydney faces up to 3000 cases by January unless there is an immediate lockdown. READ MORE
Woman in White Long Sleeve Shirt Holding White Textile

Why Sydney is facing a super-spreading disaster.

Opinion by Professor Raina Macintyre, the head of Biosecurity Research Program at the Kirby Institute, UNSW. READ MORE
A woman holding christmas decoration standing by a christmas tree

It is no time to breathe easy, Sydney – the holiday COVID threat is serious

Opinion by Professor Raina Macintyre, the head of Biosecurity Research Program at the Kirby Institute, UNSW. READ MORE

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.

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Professor Raina MacIntyre

Raina MacIntyre

NHMRC Principal Research Fellow and Professor of Global Biosecurity.

+61 2 93850920

r.macintyre@unsw.edu.au

Dr Elizabeth Kpozehouen

Dr Elizabeth Kpozehouen

Research Associate

02 9385 0082

e.kpozehouen@unsw.edu.au