Our vision
To improve health globally through discovery research and the prevention, treatment and cure of infectious diseases.
Latest News
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02 Feb 2023Dr Susan Christo receives inaugural CASS Foundation Daniel Rechtman Research Award
Dr Susan Christo, a postdoctoral researcher in the laboratory of Professor Laura Mackay at the Doherty Institute, has become the first recipient of the Danie… -
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
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31 Jan 2023Why are some women unsure or not intending to get the COVID vaccine?
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 Hasthi Dissanayake
Dr Hasthi Dissanayake Research Fellow
Hasthi is a Research Fellow in Indigenous Health and the trial coordinator for the Elcho Health and Wellbeing project. She has significant expertise…
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Read more › about Dr Naomi Perry
Dr Naomi Perry Clinical Trial Manager
Naomi moved to Australia from the UK in 2007 after completing a BSc in Psychology. In 2009 she begun studying for her PhD, whilst also working part…
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Read more › about Arpita Patel
Arpita Patel Business Intelligence Reporting Developer
Arpita joined VICNISS in 2019 as a Business Intelligence Reporting Developer and is involved in the development and ongoing enhancement of VICNISS…
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Read more › about Anh Nguyen
Anh Nguyen Infectious Disease Modeler
Anh Nguyen is an infectious disease modeller with current research aimed to develop disease burden estimation and mathematical modelling approaches…
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Doherty InstituteRT @JillianLau1: This study is now up and recruiting at @AlfredHealth in collab w/ @TheDohertyInst. We're looking for volunteers! If yo… -
Doherty InstituteRT @JillianLau1: Last year we did a test run on a procedure in the NIVO-LD #HIVcure trial - a fine needle aspirate. Gave me huge insights…
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Doherty InstituteRT @CAAR_Aus: An International clinician, patient or scientist interested in #drugallergy #penicillinallergy #SCAR?! Then don’t miss…. Chal…
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Doherty InstituteRT @LMackayLab: @susanna_c_ is on a roll and we couldn’t be more proud!! 👑🎉 Huge thanks to @CureCancerAu for supporting our work!! @TheDohe…
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Doherty InstituteOn #WorldCancerDay we acknowledge the dedication of those advancing cancer research. @susanna_c_'s work into understanding cancer-specific resident T cells has been recognised with a CASS Foundation Daniel Rechtman Research Award. Learn more: doherty.edu.au/news-events/ne… @UniMelbMDHS
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Doherty InstituteRT @NCAS_Aus: This important survey closes at the end of February. With the swirling debate around the delivery of primary care across Aust…