Our vision
To improve health globally through discovery research and the prevention, treatment and cure of infectious diseases.
Latest News
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31 Jul 2023Early career researchers awarded 2023 DMI Collaborative Grants
Six teams led by early and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) from the University of Melbourne’s Department of Microbiology and Immunology (DMI) at the Doh… -
27 Jul 2023Experts fear spike in liver cancer cases following decline in hepatitis testing
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26 Jul 2023The science of HIV—how close are we to a cure?
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26 Jul 2023Q&A with Virus Cell Biologist: Clare Jolly, UCL
Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics
A mission-driven, global research centre to enable rapid design and development of therapeutics for future pandemics.
Doherty Institute Strategic Plan
Learn more about our roadmap for the development of the Doherty Institute over the next five years.
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).
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 Mielle Abbott
Mielle Abbott Linkage to Care Coordinator
Mielle is the linkage to care coordinator for the LINC-B service pilot, and administrator for Commonwealth funded projects WHO Collaborating Centre…
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Read more › about Peter Trevan
Peter Trevan Manager of the Victorian Tuberculosis Program
Peter Trevan is the Manager of the Victorian Tuberculosis Program with a strong background in general infectious diseases. Peter started work at Fairfield…
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Read more › about Ron Cheah
Ron Cheah Guidance Project Officer
Ron is a senior pharmacist and project officer at the National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship (NCAS) and the Royal Melbourne Hospital's Guidance…
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Read more › about Professor Thomas Gebhardt
Professor Thomas Gebhardt Senior Research Fellow
Professor Thomas Gebhardt has a background in medicine and biomedical research and joined the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in 2005 as a…