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Hantavirus research explores spillover of diseases between wildlife, livestock and humans
LATEST NEWS  12 May 2026

Hantavirus research explores spillover of diseases between wildlife, livestock and humans

A Charles Sturt University researcher is at the forefront of research into exotic disease surveillance and mitigation in Australia and overseas including for the now controversial hantavirus.

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Preserved orchids show pollination has fallen 60 per cent since the 1970s
OPINION  18 May 2026

Preserved orchids show pollination has fallen 60 per cent since the 1970s

Ahead of World Bee Day on Wednesday 20 May, a Charles Sturt researcher is looking at how this popular flower can provide answers to maintaining global ecosystems.

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Professor Kerryn Butler-Henderson profile

Professor Kerryn Butler-Henderson

SPECIALTY TOPICS: Digital health, Nursing, Australia's healthcare future, Digital health literacy, Workforce needs, Healthcare transformation

A national leader in digital health, Kerryn Butler-Henderson is a Professor in Digital Health and the Head of the School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences. She brings more than two decades of cross‑sector experience to shaping Australia’s technology‑enabled healthcare future.

Her research spans global digital‑health workforce and education, implementation science and data‑driven system improvement, supported by more than $16 million in funding and more than 200 research outputs.

She plays key roles in major international initiatives, including the Global Specialist Digital Health Workforce Census and the Global Atlas of Literacies for Health, and holds influential editorial and leadership positions across the sector.

Recognised as a HIMSS Future50 Health IT Leader and Telstra Health Brilliant Woman in Digital Health, she is a sought‑after media commentator on digital‑health capability, workforce needs and healthcare transformation.

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