Burnet House
Named after: Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet
Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet (3 September 1899 - 31 August 1985), was an Australian virologist best known for his contributions to immunology. He won the Nobel Prize for predicting acquired immune tolerance and was best known for developing the theory of clonal selection.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.