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 Karin Leder
Professor Karin Leder Director of Travel Medicine and Immigrant Health Services (VIDS Consultant)
Professor Karin Leder is a specialist infectious disease physician who currently holds the positions of Director of Travel Medicine and Immigrant Health…
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Read more › about Professor Jose Villadangos
Professor Jose Villadangos Laboratory Head
Professor Jose Villadangos has a dual appointment in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Melbourne and the Department…
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Read more › about Dr Michael Malloy
Dr Michael Malloy Biostatistician
Michael joined VICNISS in June 2019 as the Biostatistician. He has training in both mathematics and statistics and completed a PhD in Statistics in…
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Read more › about Dr Sacha Pidot
Dr Sacha Pidot Laboratory Head
Dr Sacha Pidot is a molecular microbiologist and research-teaching academic with interests in identifying and developing new antimicrobials, primarily…