Our vision
To improve health globally through discovery research and the prevention, treatment and cure of infectious diseases.
Latest News
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28 Mar 2024
Podcast: Australia’s first volunteer infection study facility
This week Doherty Clinical Trials Ltd, Australia’s first purpose-built facility specifically commissioned to deliver volunteer infection studies, was o… -
28 Mar 2024
Leading pathogen genomics expert Professor Ben Howden among Australia’s top 10 researchers
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28 Mar 2024
Professor Sharon Lewin lauded for leadership in clinical medicine and science
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27 Mar 2024
Vaccination through the ages: Miegunyah Distinguished Fellowship Public Lecture by Prof Chakraborty
Foundation Grants - applications open
Open to investigators globally, the Centre is seeking applications for projects to develop novel therapeutics for pathogens of pandemic potential in line with its mission.
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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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…
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Associate Professor Torsten Seemann Lead Bioinformatician
Associate Professor Seemann is a world-renowned Bioinformatician that has developed cutting edge analysis approaches to enhance the use of genomic data…
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Dr Jennifer Juno Laboratory Head
Dr Jennifer Juno is a T cell immunologist with a particular interest in antiviral immunity and vaccination. Her group focuses on the role of T follicular…
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Dr Linda Wakim Laboratory Head
Dr Linda Wakim completed her Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) and PhD research at the University of Melbourne, investigating how the immune…