Our vision
To improve health globally through discovery research and the prevention, treatment and cure of infectious diseases.
Latest News
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26 Jul 2024
Common belief regarding Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection and tuberculosis disease disproven more than a century ago
It is commonly understood that when someone is infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB), they will develop… -
25 Jul 2024
Innovative technology shows promise toward hepatitis B treatment
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24 Jul 2024
Study reveals strain and age-dependent responses to SARS-CoV-2 in human nasal organoids
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19 Jul 2024
Podcast: The A to E of hepatitis - what you 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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Professor Jason Mackenzie Laboratory Head
Professor Jason Mackenzie is a basic research scientist and an international expert on flavivirus and norovirus replication and pathogenesis. He obtained…
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Simon Burrell Data Architect
Simon is an experienced IT and Data Manager with over 20 years of experience in data flow, management, and architecture. He is currently a Data Architect…
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Dr Brooke Wanrooy Postdoctoral Researcher
Dr Brooke Wanrooy is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at The University of Melbourne. He received his PhD…
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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…