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 Jennifer Juno
Dr Jennifer Juno Laboratory Head
Dr Jennifer Juno is a T cell immunologist with a particular interest in antiviral immunity and vaccination. Her group focuses on the role of T follicular…
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Read more › about Professor Elizabeth Vincan
Professor Elizabeth Vincan Medical Scientist / Laboratory Head
Professor Elizabeth Vincan is a Medical Scientist and Researcher at VIDRL and the Department of Infectious Diseases, Melbourne Medical School, University…
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Read more › about Barbara Scher
Barbara Scher Clinical Research Liason Officer
Barbara contributes to the development of clinical research activities within the Doherty Institute, and work on projects examining a range of acute…
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Read more › about Dr Sebastian Duchene
Dr Sebastian Duchene ARC DECRA Research Fellow
Sebastian joined the Doherty Institute in early 2019 as an Australian Research Council DECRA fellow. He previously held a McKenzie fellowship at the…