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The Doherty Institute aims to prevent, treat and cure infectious diseases through research, public health and education.
Elissa Giddings is a Clinical Nurse Consultant with the Victorian Tuberculosis Program. Elissa began her nursing career at The Royal Children’s Hospital where she completed a post-graduate diploma in paediatric intensive care. Elissa later undertook a Master of Public Health before starting at the Victorian Tuberculosis Program in early 2009. She enjoys building a rapport with her patients and dealing with the complexities that tuberculosis brings.