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 2024
Hunting for malaria parasite blockers: from Papua New Guinea to Melbourne and beyond
Written by Professor Stephen Rogerson and Dr Elizabeth Aitken -
26 Apr 2024
Podcast: How the immune system works with Peter Doherty
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26 Apr 2024
Malaria parasites stretch time
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25 Apr 2024
Malaria 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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Dr Kudzai Nzenza Kanhutu Honorary
Dr Kanhutu is an infectious diseases physician with a background in immunology and French language studies.
Current clinical roles are in refugee…
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Professor Damian Purcell Head of Industry Partnerships | Laboratory Head
Professor Damian Purcell is head of the molecular virology laboratory in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at The Peter Doherty Institute…
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Dr Ann Wilson Program Manager - Viral Hepatitis Epidemiology
Ann received her PhD in 2000 from Victoria University in the study of diabetic impact on fetal tissue growth. She then worked to find non-invasive treatments…
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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…