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 Judith Brett
Judith Brett Infection Control Consultant
Judy joined VICNISS in 2007 and is a primary contact for the large hospitals surveillance program. She has been working in infection control since 2000.…
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Read more › about Professor Damian Purcell
Professor Damian Purcell Head of Industry Partnerships | Laboratory Head
Professor Damian Purcell is head of the molecular virology laboratory in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at The Peter Doherty Institute…
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Read more › about Dr Michelle Wille
Dr Michelle Wille Honorary Postdoctoral Researcher
Dr Michelle Wille's primary research focus is the dynamics of wild bird viruses: the ecology and evolution of influenza A viruses in waterfowl,…
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Read more › about Simone Bittmann
Simone Bittmann Public Health Nurse
Simone Bittmann is a Public Health Nurse in the Victorian Tuberculosis Program with 20 years’ experience. After completing her undergraduate degree…