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| Formation | 1986 |
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| Type | Medical research institute |
| Location |
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Region served | Australia, Asia-Pacific |
| Affiliations | University of New South Wales |
Budget | $39 million (2018) |
Staff | approx. 350 |
| Website | www.kirby.unsw.edu.au |
Formerly called | National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research |
The Kirby Institute (formerly the National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research) is a medical research organisation affiliated with the University of New South Wales and based on UNSW's Kensington campus. Founded in 1986, its initial research focus on HIV/AIDS has expanded over time to include viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections and a range of other infectious diseases.
The institute's inaugural director was Professor David A. Cooper.