Protecting Australia and the region against infectious disease and future pandemics
The Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) is a visionary initiative of the University of Melbourne, the Doherty Institute and Burnet Institute (collectively known as the Foundation Partners), with backing from the Victorian Government as the Major Supporting Partner.
These leading organisations will collaborate to enhance Australia’s capability in infectious disease and public health research, driving greater speed, innovation, equity and sovereign capability in responding to emerging infectious diseases and pandemics.
The Foundation Partners will co-locate in a newly constructed, state-of-the-art research facility within the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct. Construction is scheduled for completion in 2029, with commissioning and operations to follow.
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