Our vision
To improve health globally through discovery research and the prevention, treatment and cure of infectious diseases.
Latest News
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15 Mar 2024
Podcast: A brief history of vaccine development
We take a dive into the fascinating world of vaccines with Professor Arup Chakraborty; from their historical roots to the cutting-edge science shaping our fu… -
14 Mar 2024
The breeding trap targeting Melbourne’s growing mozzie problem
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13 Mar 2024
Dr Koay awarded CASS Medicine/Science Grant
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11 Mar 2024
The COMBAT-AMR Assessment Framework: a blueprint to addressing AMR
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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Dr Lyn-li Lim Infectious Disease Physician
Lyn-li joined VICNISS in March 2019. She is an infectious diseases physician with post-graduate training in epidemiology, public health and medical…
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Dr Lilly Yuen Senior Medical Scientist
Dr Lilly Yuen is a Senior Medical Scientist and Bioinformatician in the Research and Molecular Development (R&MD) Department of the Victorian Infectious…
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Dr Miranda Pitt Postdoctoral Research Officer
Miranda completed her Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree at the University of Queensland (UQ) in 2013, which focused on Infectious Diseases, Immunology…
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Professor Andrew Brooks Deputy Director and Head of Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Professor Andrew Brooks is an immunologist interested in immune recognition strategies, in particular how immune cells discriminate healthy cells from…