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 2023
Dr 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 2023
Could a cancer drug hold the key to a HIV cure?
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29 Aug 2023
COVID-19 infection comes with long-lasting immunity, however—immunity might vary depending on the emerging variant
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24 Aug 2023
Diaries 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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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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Dr Susan Christo Senior Research Officer
Dr Susan Christo obtained her PhD at the University of South Australia in 2015 before joining the laboratory of Professor Laura Mackay at the Doherty…
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Ngan-Ha Truong Implementation Manager
Ngan-Ha is a pharmacist and project officer at the Royal Melbourne Hospital's Guidance Group. She leads the implementation of projects for the Guidance…
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Dr Linda Wakim Laboratory Head
Dr Linda Wakim completed her Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) and PhD research at the University of Melbourne, investigating how the immune…