Our vision
To improve health globally through discovery research and the prevention, treatment and cure of infectious diseases.
Latest News
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04 Sep 2023Dr Carolien van de Sandt granted coveted Victorian Young Tall Poppy Science Award
University of Melbourne Dr Carolien van de Sandt, a Senior Research Fellow and early-career researcher at the Doherty Institute, has been conferred the Victo… -
31 Aug 2023Could a cancer drug hold the key to a HIV cure?
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29 Aug 2023COVID-19 infection comes with long-lasting immunity, however—immunity might vary depending on the emerging variant
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24 Aug 2023Diaries from the 2023 IAS Conference
Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics
A mission-driven, global research centre to enable rapid design and development of therapeutics for future pandemics.
Doherty Institute Strategic Plan
Learn more about our roadmap for the development of the Doherty Institute over the next five years.
Victorian Critical Vaccinees Collection
Are you going to get a COVID-19 or monkeypox vaccine? We are looking for a wide selection of Victorians to contribute samples to the Victorian Critical Vaccinees Collection (VC²).
Meet our people
Our people are at the forefront of research, teaching, public health and reference laboratory services, diagnostic services and clinical care in infectious diseases and immunity.
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Read more › about Dr Hamish McWilliam
Dr Hamish McWilliam Group Leader, Senior Research Fellow
Hamish McWilliam is a group leader in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, based…
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Read more › about Dr Courtney Ierano
Dr Courtney Ierano NAPS Program Manager | NCAS Post-Doctorate Fellow
Dr. Courtney Ierano is an early career researcher and an experienced antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) pharmacist. She completed her PhD with the National…
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Read more › about Associate Professor Sheena Sullivan
Associate Professor Sheena Sullivan Head of Epidemiology, WHOCC Influenza | Associate Professor, Department of Infectious Diseases, University of Melbourne
Associate Professor Sheena Sullivan is an infectious diseases epidemiologist with a PhD from UCLA. She is the Head of Epidemiology for the WHO…
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Read more › about Naveen Abraham Cherian
Naveen Abraham Cherian Helpdesk Manager and Implementation Technical Project Manager
Naveen is a dedicated and accomplished Technical Implementation & Helpdesk Manager specialising in healthcare antimicrobial stewardship. With a…