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 Jul 2024
Common belief regarding Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection and tuberculosis disease disproven more than a century ago
It is commonly understood that when someone is infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB), they will develop… -
25 Jul 2024
Innovative technology shows promise toward hepatitis B treatment
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24 Jul 2024
Study reveals strain and age-dependent responses to SARS-CoV-2 in human nasal organoids
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19 Jul 2024
Podcast: The A to E of hepatitis - what you 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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Dr Linda Wakim Laboratory Head
Dr Linda Wakim completed her Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) and PhD research at the University of Melbourne, investigating how the immune…
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Professor James McCluskey Assistant Vice-Chancellor (University of Melbourne)
Professor James McCluskey is the Assistant Vice-Chancellor at the University of Melbourne supporting the development of the Australian Institute for…
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Dr Miranda Smith Academic Specialist - Collaborative Research
Dr Miranda Smith is passionate about community engagement, scientific communication and equity in public health. She co-ordinates the
Roland Laguitan Database Manager
Roland Laguitan joined VICNISS in September 2013 as an Information Technology (IT) Analyst. Roland is a consultant, designer and developer of applications…