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 Miranda SmithDr Miranda Smith Project Officer - Australian Partnership (for) Preparedness Research on Infectious (disease) Emergencies (APPRISE)
Dr Miranda Smith is passionate about scientific communication and evidence-based public health interventions. She is the Project Officer for the
Read more › about Dr Rubaiyea Farrukee
Dr Rubaiyea Farrukee Research Officer
Dr Rubaiyea Farrukee completed a Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) at Monash University, including Honours in 2013. Dr Farrukee subsequently undertook…
Read more › about Dr Lyn-li Lim
Dr Lyn-li Lim Infectious Disease Physician
Lyn-li joined VICNISS in March 2019. She is an infectious diseases physician with post-graduate training in epidemiology, public health and medical…
Read more › about Dr Laura Cook
Dr Laura Cook Senior Research Officer
Dr Laura Cook is a human immunologist whose research focuses on the role of CD4+ T cells, particularly regulatory T cells, in infectious and autoimmune…