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 Ian Monk
Dr Ian Monk Postdoctoral Researcher
Originally from New Zealand, Dr Ian Monk completed a PhD at University College Cork in Ireland under the supervision of Professor Colin Hill and Dr…
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Read more › about Dr Sara Marrero
Dr Sara Marrero Postdoctoral Researcher
Dr Sara Marrero is a Postdoctoral Researcher with the Purcell Group, in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Melbourne.
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Read more › about Eliza Watson
Eliza Watson Project Officer
Eliza joined VICNISS in 2021 as a Project Officer for the National Infection Surveillance Program for Aged Care (NISPAC) project. Eliza has training…
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Read more › about Dr Celine Gubser
Dr Celine Gubser Post-doctoral Research Fellow
Dr Celine Gubser is a postdoctoral researcher in the Immunomodulation group within the laboratory of Professor Sharon Lewin. Her work focuses on novel…