Research

NCIRS’s primary function is to perform research aimed at reducing the incidence of vaccine preventable diseases and improving vaccine uptake in Australia.

Research activities at NCIRS include:

• synthesis of evidence to guide development of vaccine policy in Australia
• social and behavioural research and risk communication
• research related to immunisation of Aboriginal and Torres Islander Australians
• clinical studies

NCIRS also provides support and supervision for postgraduate students and professional trainees.