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 Danish Sultan
Danish Sultan Lead Software Developer
Danish Sultan joined the Victorian Infectious Disease Service as Lead Software Developer in June 2015. Danish is a web and desktop applications developer/consultant…
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Read more › about Associate Professor Odilia Wijburg
Associate Professor Odilia Wijburg Head of Teaching and Learning
Dr Odilia Wijburg is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology with a graduate certificate in university teaching. Odilia is…
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Read more › about Dr Adam Wheatley
Dr Adam Wheatley Laboratory Head
After a PhD at University of Melbourne, Dr Wheatley undertook postdoctoral training at the Vaccine Research Center, NIH, USA. There he focused upon…
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Read more › about Dr Naomi Perry
Dr Naomi Perry Clinical Trial Manager
Naomi moved to Australia from the UK in 2007 after completing a BSc in Psychology. In 2009 she begun studying for her PhD, whilst also working part…