Our vision
To improve health globally through discovery research and the prevention, treatment and cure of infectious diseases.
Latest News
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25 Apr 2024
Malaria research efforts converge at the Doherty Institute
On World Malaria Day, we spotlight the relentless efforts of researchers at the Doherty Institute, in pursuit of knowledge, with each discovery bringing us a… -
24 Apr 2024
Elimination of mother-to-child transmission of chronic hepatitis B in Victoria demands coordinated care and correct data capture
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17 Apr 2024
Exploring the ripple effects of co-infections: how unrelated viruses shape immune responses to influenza
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15 Apr 2024
The Doherty Institute joins CoViNet - the World Health Organization Coronavirus Network
Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics
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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 Annabell Bachem Senior Research Fellow
Dr Annabell Bachem is a senior research fellow in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at The University of Melbourne. She received her PhD…
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Dr Thomas Rasmussen Associate Clinical Director of HIV Cure Studies
Dr Thomas Rasmussen is a Clinical Research Fellow in Professor Sharon Lewin’s laboratory. Thomas has a Doctor of Medicine degree from Aarhus University,…
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Dr Hayley McQuilten Research Officer
Dr Hayley McQuilten is a Research Officer in the Jackson Laboratory Group with the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Melbourne.
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Associate Professor Sheena Sullivan Head of Epidemiology, WHOCC Influenza | Associate Professor, Department of Infectious Diseases, University of Melbourne
Associate Professor Sheena Sullivan is an infectious diseases epidemiologist with a PhD from UCLA. She is the Head of Epidemiology for the WHO…