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 Sep 2023Study finds immune cells in older adults resemble those in newborns and children, but fall short in virus detection
A world-first discovery has revealed special immune cells called ‘killer T cells’ in older adults, directed against influenza viruses, closely re… -
25 Sep 2023Pathogen genomics in focus: key takeaways from AusPathoGen symposium
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25 Sep 2023Doherty Institute launches its 2022 Impact Report
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23 Sep 2023Doherty Institute position statement regarding Voice to Parliament
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.
Impact Report 2022
Discover how our work continues to drive excellence in research, education and public health.
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 Navin Karan
Navin Karan Training and Capacity Manager - VIDRL
Navin Karan is a Senior Medical Scientist, and Training and Capacity Manager for the Victorian Infectious Diseases Laboratory (VIDRL). He is currently…
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Read more › about Christina Nelson
Christina Nelson Research Assistant
Christina Nelson has a Bachelor of Science (2016) with a major in Biochemistry and minor in Chemistry from Monash University. She was awarded the top…
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Read more › about Eamon McIntyre
Eamon McIntyre Clinical Nurse Consultant
A registered nurse since 1999, Eamon McIntyre has worked across varied medical specialties with particular interest in infectious diseases and public…
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Read more › about Dr Hasthi Dissanayake
Dr Hasthi Dissanayake Research Fellow in Indigenous Health
Hasthi is a Research Fellow in Indigenous Health and the trial coordinator for the Elcho Health and Wellbeing project. She has significant expertise…