Our vision
To improve health globally through discovery research and the prevention, treatment and cure of infectious diseases.
Latest News
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20 Nov 2024Doherty Institute Director Professor Sharon Lewin AO reappointed for another term
The Doherty Council has today confirmed Professor Sharon Lewin AO has been reappointed Director of the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Do… -
19 Nov 2024Doherty Institute researchers named as Highly Cited Researchers for 2024
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18 Nov 2024Collaborating to strengthen triple elimination in Vanuatu
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13 Nov 2024Breaking the silence about HTLV-1
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 2023
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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Read more › about Associate Professor Patrick Charles
Associate Professor Patrick Charles Acting Director of Infectious Disease Unit, Austin Health
Patrick is currently Acting Director of Infectious Disease Unit at Austin Health, as well as Deputy Director of General Medicine. He completed…
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Read more › about Associate Professor Amy Chung
Associate Professor Amy Chung Laboratory Head
Associate Professor Amy Chung is a lead of the Discovery Science cross-cutting discipline at the Doherty Institute. She completed her PhD at the University…
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Read more › about Professor Benjamin Cowie
Professor Benjamin Cowie Director, WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis
Professor Benjamin Cowie is an infectious diseases physician and epidemiologist, with appointments at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Doherty Institute.…
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Read more › about Associate Professor Caroline Marshall
Associate Professor Caroline Marshall Head of the Infection Prevention and Surveillance Service (Royal Melbourne Hospital)
Associate Professor Caroline Marshall is an infectious diseases physician working with the Victorian Infectious Diseases Service (VIDS). She is Head…