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 Dr Francesca Mercuri
Dr Francesca Mercuri Influenza Program Project Manager
Dr Francesca Mercuri undertook her PhD at The University of Melbourne, followed by postdoctoral research also at The University of Melbourne and the…
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Read more › about Associate Professor Bruce Thorley
Associate Professor Bruce Thorley Head of National Enterovirus Reference Laboratory & WHO Polio Regional Reference Laboratory
Associate Professor Bruce Thorley is the Head of the National Enterovirus Reference Laboratory and World Health Organization (WHO) Polio Regional Reference…
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Read more › about Dr Lilly Yuen
Dr Lilly Yuen Senior Medical Scientist
Dr Lilly Yuen is a Senior Medical Scientist and Bioinformatician in the Research and Molecular Development (R&MD) Department of the Victorian Infectious…
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Read more › about Dr Martin Elhay
Dr Martin Elhay Business Development Director
I have 7 years’ postdoctoral experience as an academic in human and animal health research (University of Melbourne, Faculty of Veterinary Science,…