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 Rod James
Dr Rod James Medical Microbiologist - MDU-PHL | Director of Clinical Services - Guidance Group / NCAS
Dr Rod James is a Medical Microbiologist at the Melbourne Diagnostic Unit Public Health Laboratory (MDU PHL) and the Director of Clinical Services…
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Read more › about Zohal Rashidzada
Zohal Rashidzada Guidance Implementation
Zohal is an experienced infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) pharmacist. She has completed a Masters of Clinical Pharmacy and…
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Read more › about Professor Sharon Lewin
Professor Sharon Lewin Director - The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity
Leading infectious diseases expert, Professor Sharon Lewin, is the inaugural Director of the Doherty Institute. She is also a Professor of Medicine…
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Read more › about Jocelyn Mora
Jocelyn Mora Clinical Trial Manager
Jocelyn Mora graduated with a BSc and MSc in Anatomy and Physiology, University of Otago, NZ. After graduating, Jocelyn moved to the UK where…