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 Roland Laguitan
Roland Laguitan Database Manager
Roland Laguitan joined VICNISS in September 2013 as an Information Technology (IT) Analyst. Roland is a consultant, designer and developer of applications…
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Read more › about Donella Pereira
Donella Pereira Administrative Officer
Donella Pereia provides administrative support for the Victorian Tuberculosis Program. After completing her Bachelor degree in Physics and a post graduate…
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Read more › about Associate Professor Deborah Friedman
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…
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Read more › about Dr Catarina Almeida
Dr Catarina Almeida Post-doctoral Research Fellow
Dr Catarina Almeida is a Post-doctoral Research Fellow in the Godfrey group. She is also the meeting coordinator for the Immunology Theme Meeting Seminar…