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 Professor Jennifer Wilkinson-Berka
Professor Jennifer Wilkinson-Berka Head, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Jennifer was appointed Head of the School of Biomedical Sciences in August 2020. In the previous year, Jennifer became Head of the Department of Anatomy…
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Read more › about Sally Watkinson
Sally Watkinson Clinical Nurse Consultant and Coordinator of the Integrated Hepatitis C Service (IHCS)
Sally Watkinson is a Clinical Nurse Consultant and Coordinator of the Integrated Hepatitis C Service (IHCS). In this role, Sally provides patient…
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Read more › about Professor Jodie McVernon
Professor Jodie McVernon Professor and Director of Doherty Epidemiology
Professor Jodie McVernon is the Director of Doherty Epidemiology and a lead for the Public Health cross-cutting discipline at the Doherty Institute. She…
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Read more › about Associate Professor Ashraful Haque
Associate Professor Ashraful Haque Lab Head
Associate Professor Ashraful Haque is a lab head and a lead for the Bacterial and Parasitic Infections theme at the Doherty Institute. He completed…