19 Nov 2024
Doherty Institute researchers named as Highly Cited Researchers for 2024
As a global leader in infection and immunity, the Doherty Institute is proud to be home to 11 researchers named on the list of Highly Cited Researchers 2024. This prestigious recognition underscores their outstanding contributions to science and the impact of their world-leading research.
Compiled annually by Clarivate, the list identifies researchers whose publications are among the top one per cent most cited in their fields globally.
The University of Melbourne’s Professor Paul Gorry, Deputy Director of the Doherty Institute, congratulated the researchers on the recognition.
"This achievement highlights the high calibre of research at the Doherty Institute. It reflects not only individual dedication but also the collaborative environment that fosters impactful science,” said Professor Gorry.
This year’s list includes more than 6,600 individual researchers from 59 countries. Australia ranks fifth globally with 313 scientists on the list, following the United States, Mainland China, the UK and Germany.
Congratulations to all Highly Cited Researchers recognised for their exceptional contributions.
List of Highly Cited Researchers for 2024
Dr Adam Wheatley, Laboratory Head, specialising in B cell immunology
Professor Axel Kallies, Laboratory Head, studying T cells in chronic diseases like infections and cancer
Dr Claire Gorrie, Senior Bioinformatician, investigating antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in hospitals
Professor Kanta Subbarao, Professorial Fellow, international expert on the biology, pathogenesis and vaccines for emerging viral diseases of global importance
Professor Katherine Kedzierska, Head of the Human T cell Laboratory, recognised for her leading research on T cell immunity to viral infections
Professor Laura Mackay, Laboratory Head and Immunology Theme Leader, at the forefront of research into tissue-resident memory T cells
Dr Ryan Wick, Bioinformatics Research Fellow, developing cutting-edge computational tools for bacterial genomics
Professor Sharon Lewin, Director of the Doherty Institute and a Melbourne Laureate Professor, global leader in HIV research
Professor Stephen Kent, Laboratory Head, leading vaccine research and immunology of viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, influenza and HIV
Professor Thomas Gebhardt, Laboratory Head, focusing innate and adaptive immune responses in lymphoid and peripheral tissues
For more information and to view the full list of recipients, visit the Clarivate website.