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The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity is a joint-venture between The University of Melbourne and The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Research includes #HIV, #hepatitis, #malaria, #influenza #COVID19 & more. www.doherty.edu.au

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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Today is Day of Immunology, recognising immunologists and their impact on modern medicine. By deepening our understanding of how the immune system responds to disease, immunology helps inform advances such as vaccine development.
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Interested in helping research looking at immune responses to vaccines against mosquito-borne diseases? If you’re 18 - 60 years with no serious immune problems, you may be eligible for our study in Melbourne. 🔗 For more info visit bit.ly/47JVRIl
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Your generation can fight Chlamydia. Ready to help? Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs worldwide. In more than 80% of cases, individuals have no symptoms and are unaware they are infected. If you are aged 18-29 years, you may be eligible to join this vaccine trial. 🔗 bit.ly/4ajaZ1Z
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Your generation can fight Chlamydia. Ready to help? Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs worldwide. In more than 80% of cases, individuals have no symptoms and are unaware they are infected. If you are aged 18-29 years, you may be eligible to join this vaccine trial. 🔗 bit.ly/4ajaZ1Z
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
🔬 50 years of electron microscopy (EM) at VIDRL, from Australia’s first HIV ultrastructural images in the 1980s to the first local images of SARS‑CoV‑2. EM is a vital tool for detecting and characterising pathogens during outbreaks. Find out more 🔗 bit.ly/4sLZOoK
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Interested in helping research looking at immune responses to vaccines against mosquito-borne diseases? If you’re 18 - 60 years with no serious immune problems, you may be eligible for our study in Melbourne. 🔗 For more info visit bit.ly/47JVRIl
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Your generation can fight Chlamydia. Ready to help? Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs worldwide. In more than 80% of cases, individuals have no symptoms and are unaware they are infected. If you are aged 18-29 years, you may be eligible to join this vaccine trial. 🔗 bit.ly/4ajaZ1Z
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Interested in helping research looking at immune responses to vaccines against mosquito-borne diseases? If you’re 18 - 60 years with no serious immune problems, you may be eligible for our study in Melbourne. 🔗 For more info visit bit.ly/47JVRIl
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Your generation can fight Chlamydia. Ready to help? Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs worldwide. In more than 80% of cases, individuals have no symptoms and are unaware they are infected. If you are aged 18-29 years, you may be eligible to join this vaccine trial. 🔗 bit.ly/4ajaZ1Z
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Interested in helping research looking at immune responses to vaccines against mosquito-borne diseases? If you’re 18 - 60 years with no serious immune problems, you may be eligible for our study in Melbourne. 🔗 For more info visit bit.ly/47JVRIl
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Your generation can fight Chlamydia. Ready to help? Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs worldwide. In more than 80% of cases, individuals have no symptoms and are unaware they are infected. If you are aged 18-29 years, you may be eligible to join this vaccine trial. 🔗 bit.ly/4ajaZ1Z
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Interested in helping research looking at immune responses to vaccines against mosquito-borne diseases? If you’re 18 years or older with no serious immune problems, you may be eligible for our study in Melbourne. 🔗 For more info visit bit.ly/47JVRIl
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Doherty Institute secures $12.9M NHMRC Ideas Grants for 9 projects tackling antimicrobial resistance, TB, HIV, cancer immunology & immune biology—advancing new ways to fight infections & immune-related diseases. 🔗 bit.ly/4aJ6gas
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
A new approach using possum poo surveillance and cutting-edge genomics can provide an early-warning system to flag emerging Buruli ulcer hot spots before human cases occur. www.doherty.edu.au/news-events/news…
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
🎥 New video series: Questions from the Community Hosted by our Community Advisory Board, these Q&As connect researchers with the public. First up: COVID-19 insights with A/Prof Katherine Gibney—testing, antivirals, vaccines & more. Watch here 🔗 bit.ly/49eRd7c
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
We're excited to announce the first artworks created through the Lionel Gell Art in Science Initiative have been unveiled at the Doherty Institute in partnership with @vca_mcm. www.doherty.edu.au/news-events/news…
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Interested in helping research looking at immune responses to vaccines against mosquito-borne diseases? If you’re 18 years or older with no serious immune problems, you may be eligible for our study in Melbourne. 🔗 For more info visit bit.ly/47JVRIl
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Interested in helping research looking at immune responses to vaccines against mosquito-borne diseases? If you’re 18 years or older with no serious immune problems, you may be eligible for our study in Melbourne. 🔗 For more info visit bit.ly/47JVRIl
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Interested in helping research looking at immune responses to vaccines against mosquito-borne diseases? If you’re 18 years or older with no serious immune problems, you may be eligible for our study in Melbourne. 🔗 For more info visit bit.ly/47JVRIl
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Five Doherty Institute researchers have made Clarivate's Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list, demonstrating significant and broad influence in their fields of research. Find out more 🔗 www.doherty.edu.au/news-events/news…
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Congratulations to our researchers who have been awarded over $11 million through the 2026 Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project grants, recognising their leadership in advancing knowledge of the immune system, infection and human health. Find out more 🔗 bit.ly/43Dpjyx
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Interested in helping research looking at immune responses to vaccines against mosquito-borne diseases? If you’re 18 years or older with no serious immune problems, you may be eligible for our study in Melbourne. 🔗 For more info visit bit.ly/47JVRIl
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Interested in helping research looking at immune responses to vaccines against mosquito-borne diseases? If you’re 18 years or older with no serious immune problems, you may be eligible for our study in Melbourne. 🔗 For more info visit bit.ly/47JVRIl
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Behind the scenes of the Australian Institute for Infectious Disease build. An exciting milestone to see demolition close to completion, paving the way for construction on the state-of-the-art research facility. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4no192U @burnetinstitute.bsky.social @unimelb.bsky.social
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
In a recent study published in Science Advances, the University of Melbourne's @carissaaurelia.bsky.social, PhD Candidate in the Chung Lab highlights the importance of COVID-19 boosters, especially for those with a weaker immune system. go.unimelb.edu.au/5rxp
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Doherty Institute @thedohertyinst.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Laureate Professor @pcdoherty.bsky.social speaks about the state of public discourse, attitudes towards public health today, how we best prepare for the next pandemic and the still great potential in medical research. Read the full story, originally published by 360info go.unimelb.edu.au/ez6p
Professor Peter Doherty standing in front of the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity building in Melbourne.
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