Our vision
To improve health globally through discovery research and the prevention, treatment and cure of infectious diseases.
Latest News
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17 Apr 2024
Exploring the ripple effects of co-infections: how unrelated viruses shape immune responses to influenza
Research typically focuses on studying the immune response to a single pathogen infection, but not much is known on how multiple infections, either consecuti… -
15 Apr 2024
The Doherty Institute joins CoViNet - the World Health Organization Coronavirus Network
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12 Apr 2024
Podcast: Here’s what you need to know about flu season 2024
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09 Apr 2024
There are new flu vaccines on offer for 2024. Should I get one? What do I need to know?
Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics
A mission-driven, global research centre to enable rapid design and development of therapeutics for future pandemics
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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Professor Matthew McKay Laboratory Head, ARC Future Fellow
Professor Matthew McKay is a Laboratory Head at the Doherty Institute and Professorial Fellow in the University of Melbourne's Department of…
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Dr Laura Cook Senior Research Officer
Dr Laura Cook is a human immunologist whose research focuses on the role of CD4+ T cells, particularly regulatory T cells, in infectious and autoimmune…
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Simone Bittmann Public Health Nurse
Simone Bittmann is a Public Health Nurse in the Victorian Tuberculosis Program with 20 years’ experience. After completing her undergraduate degree…
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Dr George Kastrappis Research Fellow
Dr George Kastrappis is a junior postdoctoral research fellow in the Vincan-Tran research group co-headed by Professor Elizabeth Vincan and Dr Hoanh…