Our vision
To improve health globally through discovery research and the prevention, treatment and cure of infectious diseases.
Latest News
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28 Mar 2024
Podcast: Australia’s first volunteer infection study facility
This week Doherty Clinical Trials Ltd, Australia’s first purpose-built facility specifically commissioned to deliver volunteer infection studies, was o… -
28 Mar 2024
Leading pathogen genomics expert Professor Ben Howden among Australia’s top 10 researchers
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28 Mar 2024
Professor Sharon Lewin lauded for leadership in clinical medicine and science
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27 Mar 2024
Vaccination through the ages: Miegunyah Distinguished Fellowship Public Lecture by Prof Chakraborty
Foundation Grants - applications open
Open to investigators globally, the Centre is seeking applications for projects to develop novel therapeutics for pathogens of pandemic potential in line with its mission.
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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Andrea Fischer Chief Operating Officer
For over 15 years, Andrea has worked in the development and implementation of public health programs in the Asia-Pacific region. After graduating from…
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Roisin McColl Research Administration Officer
Roisin is a project officer for the LINC-B service pilot and administrator for Commonwealth funded projects at the WHO Collaborating Centre for…
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Professor Matthew McKay Laboratory Head, ARC Future Fellow
Professor Matthew McKay is a Laboratory Head at the Doherty Institute and Professorial Fellow in the University of Melbourne's Department of…
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Dr Doris Chibo Senior Scientist, State Reference Laboratory for HIV Characterisation
Dr Doris Chibo is the Senior Medical Scientist in the State Reference Laboratory for HIV Characterisation of the Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference…