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 Jennifer MacLachlan
Jennifer MacLachlan Senior Epidemiologist, Honorary Lecturer
Jennifer MacLachlan is an epidemiologist with appointments at the WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis at The Doherty Institute and at the University…
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Read more › about Joseph Musemburi
Joseph Musemburi Clinical Nurse Consultant
Joseph Musemburi is a Clinical Nurse Consultant with the Victorian Tuberculosis Program where he has been working since 2009. Joseph started his nursing…
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Read more › about Professor Elizabeth Vincan
Professor Elizabeth Vincan Medical Scientist / Laboratory Head
Professor Elizabeth Vincan is a Medical Scientist and Researcher at VIDRL and the Department of Infectious Diseases, Melbourne Medical School, University…
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Read more › about Dr Ricardo Ataide
Dr Ricardo Ataide Senior Research Fellow in Global Health Trials
Dr Ricardo Ataide has a PhD in Applied Biology. Ricardo conducted his PhD with Prof Stephen Rogerson at the University of Melbourne in 2011 and has…