Our vision
To improve health globally through discovery research and the prevention, treatment and cure of infectious diseases.
Latest News
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24 Sep 2024
Dr Oanh Nguyen and Dr Louise Rowntree awarded prestigious Woodard medal
Researchers Dr Oanh Nguyen and Dr Louise Rowntree from the Doherty Institute have been awarded the University of Melbourne 2024 Woodard medal (Science and Te… -
23 Sep 2024
Study sheds light on how antibodies protect children from cerebral malaria
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20 Sep 2024
Organoids Are Us 2024
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18 Sep 2024
Scientists discover hidden lipids triggering immune responses
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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Dr Oscar Lloyd Williams Research Fellow
I began my studies at the University of York, studying Chemistry. I undertook an intergrated Master's degree with a year in Industry, where I worked…
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Dr Zhenjun Chen Senior Research Officer
Dr Zhenjun Chen got his Bachelor degree in Biology in 1986 from Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, China. He completed his Masters in Medicine in…
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Dr Michelle Wille Senior Research Fellow
Dr. Michelle Wille is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Pathogen Genomics. She previously held a prestigious ARC Discovery Early Career Research…
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Dr Irani Thevarajan Infectious Disease Physician
Dr Irani Thevarajan is an infectious disease physician and is active as a Senior Staff Specialist at the Victorian Infectious Diseases Service…