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 John Fazakerley
Professor John Fazakerley Professor of Virology, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences
Professor Fazakerley studied Botany and Zoology for his BSc (Hons) and has an MBA and a PhD. He is a Fellow of the UK Royal College of Pathologists…
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Read more › about Dr Julie McAuley
Dr Julie McAuley Senior Research Officer | Leader, Doherty COVID-19 Antiseptics Platform
In 2009, Julie completed an international Postdoctoral Fellowship at St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, received an NHMRC New Investigator…
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Read more › about Dr Michael Hall
Dr Michael Hall Postdoctoral Fellow
Michael completed his PhD in March 2022 in the lab of Zamin Iqbal at the University of Cambridge. His thesis focused on developing computational methods…
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Read more › about Dr Chuan Kok Lim
Dr Chuan Kok Lim Acting Director, VIDRL | Medical Virologist
Dr Chuan Kok Lim is a Medical Virologist and Acting Director of the Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL). He plays a role…