Our vision
To improve health globally through discovery research and the prevention, treatment and cure of infectious diseases.
Latest News
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26 Apr 2024Hunting for malaria parasite blockers: from Papua New Guinea to Melbourne and beyond
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26 Apr 2024Podcast: How the immune system works with Peter Doherty
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26 Apr 2024Malaria parasites stretch time
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25 Apr 2024Malaria research efforts converge at the Doherty Institute
Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics
A mission-driven, global research centre to enable rapid design and development of therapeutics for future pandemics
Impact Report 2022
Discover how our work continues to drive excellence in research, education and public health.
Doherty Institute Strategic Plan
Learn more about our roadmap for the development of the Doherty Institute over the next five years.
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 Sarah Hanieh
Dr Sarah Hanieh Infectious Diseases Physician
Dr Sarah Hanieh is a paediatric infectious diseases physician and post-doctoral Research Fellow in the International and Immigrant Health Group in The…
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Read more › about Dr Sam Hume
Dr Sam Hume Infectious diseases and general medicine physican
Dr Sam Hume is an infectious diseases and general medicine physician. Sam’s clinical focus is on providing excellent bedside care for his patients…
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Read more › about Caroline Chen
Caroline Chen Senior Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist and Project Officer
Caroline attained her Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) degree from Monash University, marking the beginning of her professional journey. Subsequently,…
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Read more › about Vesna De Petra
Vesna De Petra Section Leader Melbourne Sexual Health Clinic (MSHC) laboratory
Vesna De Petra is the Acting Section leader of the Melbourne Sexual Health Clinic (MSHC) laboratory in the Microbiological Diagnostic Unit Public Health…