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 Ngan-Ha Truong
Ngan-Ha Truong Implementation Manager
Ngan-Ha is a pharmacist and project officer at the Royal Melbourne Hospital's Guidance Group. She leads the implementation of projects for the Guidance…
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Read more › about Professor Monica Slavin
Professor Monica Slavin Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases (Peter Mac) and Immunocompromised Host Infection Service (RMH)
Professor Monica Slavin leads the Immunocompromised Host Infection service at Royal Melbourne Hospital and is Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases…
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Read more › about Laura Bannerman
Laura Bannerman SPARK/SPECTRUM Project Coordinator
Laura Bannerman is passionate about international health and capacity building in low- to middle-income countries. She is the project coordinator for…
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Read more › about Associate Professor Sophie Valkenburg
Associate Professor Sophie Valkenburg Laboratory Head
Associate Professor Sophie Valkenburg is a laboratory head of viral immunology based at the University of Melbourne, at the Doherty Institute of Infection…