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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Dr Jasminka Sterjovski Research Coordinator
Dr Jasminka Sterjovski is Research Manager for the Doherty Directorate. Jasminka completed her undergraduate studies in Biomedical Science at Monash…
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Joseph Manitta Head of Haematology and Malaria
Dr Joseph Manitta is the Head of Haematology and Malaria reference laboratory for the state of Victoria. He commenced at Fairfield infectious diseases…
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Dr Kathryn Tiedje Research Fellow
Dr Kathryn Tiedje is a Research Fellow working in the laboratory of Prof. Karen Day based in the Bio21 Institute. Following the completion her PhD in…
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Associate Professor Deborah Friedman Director VICNISS
Associate Professor Deborah Friedman is the Director of VICNISS, appointed in 2023. She is an infectious diseases specialist at the Royal Melbourne…