Dr Michelle Wille

DECRA Fellow, University of Sydney; Honorary, WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza; Honorary, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne

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Bird flu, human cases and the risk to Australia

Avian flu is continuing to spread throughout the world, infecting some mammals as it goes – but what’s the risk to Australia?

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Tracking avian influenza to safeguard Australia

Outbreaks of avian influenza are accelerating in the Northern Hemisphere, and while the risk to Australia is small, it’s important we monitor the situation closely

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Penguin viruses in the frozen continent

New research investigates whether Antarctic penguins have fewer viruses than other birds and if they act as a reservoir for viruses in birds globally - including the coronavirus

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How our ‘avian athletes’ could spread influenza

New research shows migratory birds are exposed to a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu before they arrive on Australian shores

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Under the Microscope

Viruses on the wing

Dr Michelle Wille is studying wild birds to understand how they spread viruses across the globe

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