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Go behind the scenes of one of Victoria's leading medical research institutes

As part of the Day of Immunology celebration events, organised by the ASI VIC/TAS Branch, The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity is opening its doors to the public.

Discovery tours provide a unique opportunity for the community to find out more about medical research, see our state-of-the-art facilities, learn about our exciting discoveries and talk to passionate scientists about their research.

Located in the heart of Melbourne’s Biomedical Precinct, the Doherty Institute is named in honour of Patron, Laureate Professor Peter Doherty, winner of the 1996 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering how the immune system recognises virus-infected cells.

Under the expert guidance of Professor Sharon Lewin, (Director, Doherty Institute), who is a leader in research and clinical management of HIV and infectious diseases, the Doherty Institute has more than 700 staff who work on infection and immunity through a broad spectrum of activities. This includes discovery research; diagnosis, surveillance and investigation of infectious disease outbreaks; and the development of ways to prevent, treat and eliminate infectious diseases.

Discovery Tour details:

• Tours are free and run for approximately 75 minutes. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
• As tour groups visit a working laboratory, closed toe shoes (preferably flat) must be worn for occupational health and safety reasons. 
• The minimum age for discovery tour attendees is 12 years old. All children need to be accompanied by an adult.
• This event is wheelchair accessible.
• Photography: participants are welcome to take photographs during the tour, but please frame working scientists outside of the photos unless permission is given.

ℹ️ This event listing is for the Doherty Institute Discovery Tour.  The Doherty Institute will also offer a Public Lecture which follows on from this Discovery Tour.  If you wish to attend the Public Lecture, please ensure you register separately for this here.