Uploaded November 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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WEHI scientists Dr Rhea Longley and Dr Cyril Seillet have been jointly awarded the 2020 Burnet Prize, the institute’s highest scientific honour.

Dr Longley's research has revealed a new approach to detect dormant 'vivax' malaria infections, an important step towards better malaria surveillance and elimination in the Asia-Pacific region.

Learn more: wehi.edu.au/news/malaria-and-immunology-researchers-recognised-burnet-prize