We are pleased to announce that Naomi Pank has been awarded the Evelyn Lavu Travel Scholarship, a $5,000 opportunity for an individual from Papua New Guinea to travel to Australia for training or collaborative TB research.

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Reflecting on the opportunity, Naomi shared, “I hope to honour the legacy of the late Professor Lavu and gain as much knowledge as I can to continue the fight to end TB.”

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Professor Lavu was a distinguished clinician, researcher, and scientist.

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This scholarship, supported by Burnet Institute and the TB-CRE, enables recipients to connect with Australian counterparts, fostering collaboration in TB research and elimination efforts in Papua New Guinea.

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Naomi will travel to Sydney to attend the TB-CRE Annual Scientific Symposium between 29-30 May, where she aims to share her work and broaden her understanding of TB active case finding, treatment, and prevention.

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Read more about the Evelyn Lavu Scholarship and how to apply here.