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 Josef Wagner
Dr Josef Wagner Senior Medical Scientest
Dr Josef Wagner studied Medical Biotechnology at the University of Abertay Dundee in Scotland. During his PhD in the lab of Professor Paul Thomas,…
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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 Ji Yang
Dr Ji Yang Senior Research Officer
Dr Ji Yang is a molecular microbiologist who obtained his PhD in Microbiology from the University of Melbourne in 1989. After a two-year postdoctoral…
Read more › about Joseph Manitta
Joseph Manitta Head of Haematology and Malaria
Dr Joseph Manitta is the Head of Haematology and Malaria reference laboratory for the state of Victoria. He commenced at Fairfield infectious diseases…