Burnet Institute
Ian Briggs is an accomplished technology executive with extensive experience in the life sciences and medical research sectors. As Chief Technology Officer at Burnet Institute and Centre for Eye Research Australia since January 2016, Ian has focused on enhancing collaboration through strategic technology initiatives among three major institutes. Previously, Ian served as Chief Technology Officer and General Manager of Information Technology at Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute from February 2005 until September 2024, where leadership led to significant departmental growth and innovation. Ian began a career in IT management at St Vincents and Mercy Private Hospital, starting as Help Desk Officer and subsequently developing essential help desk systems. Ian holds a Bachelor of Economics degree from Monash University, completed in 1994.
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Burnet Institute
Burnet Institute brings together a highly diverse skill base to help solve devastating health problems. Linking medical research with public health action through our international and local field presence, our laboratories, and our mixed development and research cultures drives greater focus on the most relevant global health issues, and a greater impact as a result. Burnet’s expertise in specific infectious diseases of global health significance (especially COVID-19, HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, and viral hepatitis) continues to make an impact on vulnerable communities internationally and in Australia, along with our research and public health programs in women’s and children’s health; alcohol, drugs and harm reduction; sexual and reproductive health; healthy ageing and young people’s health. Burnet Institute is formally accredited as a medical research organisation with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), and as a non-government organisation (NGO) with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Australian Aid. Burnet Institute’s head office is in Melbourne, Australia and we also have offices or representatives in Myanmar, Papua New Guinea and China, as well as supporting projects in other Asia-Pacific countries.