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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Leo Featherstone PhD Candidate
Leo is a PhD candidate working on phylodynamic methods. After training in ecology, evolutionary biology, and mathematics (BSc Hons) & D-MATHSC),…
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Dr Emma Hobbs Study Co-coordinator, Beating Buruli in Victoria
Dr Emma Hobbs is a post doctoral researcher and One Health veterinarian working with the ‘Beating Buruli in Victoria’ research project.…
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Krista Watts Senior Social Worker
A social worker with the Victorian Tuberculosis Program, Krista has devoted her career to working to enable individuals, groups and communities to realise…
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Associate Professor Odilia Wijburg Head of Teaching and Learning
Dr Odilia Wijburg is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology with a graduate certificate in university teaching. Odilia is…