Our vision
To improve health globally through discovery research and the prevention, treatment and cure of infectious diseases.
Latest News
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30 Apr 2024
New frontiers in influenza B research: Breakthrough unveils promising targets for vaccine development
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29 Apr 2024
Virus-specific immunity through the ages
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26 Apr 2024
Hunting for malaria parasite blockers: from Papua New Guinea to Melbourne and beyond
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26 Apr 2024
Podcast: How the immune system works with Peter Doherty
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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Associate Professor Odilia Wijburg Head of Teaching and Learning
Dr Odilia Wijburg is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology with a graduate certificate in university teaching. Odilia is…
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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…
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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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Dr Alexander David Barrow Laboratory Head
Dr Alexander Barrow obtained his degree in Microbiology from the University of Leeds and his PhD in immunology from the University of Bristol in the…