Our vision
To improve health globally through discovery research and the prevention, treatment and cure of infectious diseases.
Latest News
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07 Feb 2023Brain cancer research unlocks fundamental understanding of tumour cell behaviour
A cancer research team, led by Doherty Institute Associate Professor Theo Mantamadiotis, Head of the Brain Cancer Molecular Biology Lab at the University of … -
02 Feb 2023Dr Susan Christo receives inaugural CASS Foundation Daniel Rechtman Research Award
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01 Feb 2023Professor James Angus AO FAA FAHMS (Hon) appointed inaugural Chair of the Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics
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31 Jan 2023Planning for the next pandemic? Recommendations emerge from evaluation of an Australian COVID-19 household transmission study
The Booster Study
We are seeking volunteers to participate in study looking at whether a booster Moderna vaccine which fights against the original COVID-19 strain as well as Omicron enhances immunity against COVID-19.
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).
Impact Report 2021
Discover stories of our research, clinical, public health and teaching successes identified through our themes and cross-cutting disciplines.
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 Nicole Allard
Dr Nicole Allard Research Fellow
Dr Nicole Allard is a post-doctoral researcher and medical epidemiologist at VIDRL and a general practitioner and public health lead at cohealth. She…
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Read more › about Professor Laura Mackay
Professor Laura Mackay Laboratory Head
University of Melbourne Professor Laura Mackay is a Laboratory Head and a lead for the Immunology theme at the Doherty Institute. She holds…
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Read more › about Dr William Figgett
Dr William Figgett Post-doctoral Research Officer
Dr Figgett is an expert in B-cell immunology, autoimmunity pathogenesis mechanisms, and mouse models of Systemic Lupus Erythematsus (SLE). He completed…
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Read more › about Professor Kanta Subbarao
Professor Kanta Subbarao Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza
Professor Kanta Subbarao was appointed Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza in 2016. Prior to her arrival…
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Doherty InstituteResearch by @Theo_BrainC_lab using spatial biology has led to important discoveries in the molecular and cellular mechanisms of brain tumours, increasing understanding to improve treatment and prognosis. doherty.edu.au/news-events/ne… @samuelsw @dinevska_marija @UniMelbMDHS @TheRMH