Brendan Crabb

Brendan Crabb

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Professor Brendan Crabb is the director of the Burnet Institute, a leading Australian medical research organization. He has been a vocal advocate for increased funding in medical research, especially in light of significant cuts to US research institutions. Crabb has highlighted the critical need for support in the research community, likening the impact of these cuts to 'having a bomb thrown into the middle of science.' His work focuses on infectious diseases and health equity, emphasizing the importance of sustained investment in medical research to improve health outcomes.

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Professor Brendan Crabb is the Burnet Institute’s director and CEO.

If Ebola lands in Australia tomorrow, what happens next?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-02
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Burnet Institute director Professor Brendan Crabb has likened the cuts to 'having a bomb thrown into the middle of science'.

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The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-28
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Professor Brendan Crabb, director of the Burnet Institute, likened the US cuts to 'having a bomb thrown into the middle of science'.

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The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-27
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