The Vaccine Trials Group (VTG) was formed in March 1999 to provide a coordinated approach to the development, delivery, assessment and promotion of vaccines and allergy treatments in the community.
It is a combined unit involving The Kids Research Institute Australia, Perth Children's Hospital and the University of Western Australia, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health.
The team has grown in size and strength since our early beginnings. With over 30 staff employed or involved in the research conducted by VTG, we are recognised internationally as world leaders in research of infectious diseases.
The group has strong links with the Health Department of Western Australia. Since 2008, we have conducted surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases, such as influenza and severe varicella (chicken pox), on their behalf.
Mission
To improve the health of the community through immunisation and the prevention of infectious diseases.
Aims
- promote vaccine use in our community
- study the safety and effectiveness of immunisation
- conduct high quality clinical, epidemiological and laboratory research
- prevent infection and improve the treatment of infection
- provide training in clinical research and vaccinology