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Geoffrey Cumming recognised as Fellow of the University of Melbourne
23 March 2024
In August 2022, Mr Cumming and his wife, Anna, gifted $250 million to the Doherty Institute at the University of Melbourne to establish the Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics within the Australian Institute for Infectious Disease.
Leading the way on International Women’s Day
8 March 2024
The University of Melbourne team delivering the AIID is determined to address gender inequality in the construction industry through the economic influence of the tendering process.
AIID announces early works contractor
7 March 2024
The Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) is thrilled to appoint Kane Constructions as the enabling and early works contractor in the development of its state-of-the-art research facility.
AIID facility update – February 2024
28 February 2024
All buildings on the AIID site are now vacant and enabling works are continuing this month. The strip-out of existing buildings prior to demolition is well-underway.
Doherty Institute cracks 80-year Buruli ulcer mystery
25 January 2024
In a major breakthrough, researchers led by University of Melbourne’s Professor Tim Stinear, Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Mycobacterium ulcerans at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute), have solved the 80-year mystery surrounding the spread of Buruli ulcer.
AIID facility update – December 2023
13 December 2023
Enabling works around the Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) building site have commenced.
Sustainably preparing for AIID construction
13 December 2023
Concerted efforts are being made to reuse furniture and fittings from existing buildings in the AIID site preparation.
Showcasing synergies and public health progress at joint symposium
13 December 2023
The recent Burnet/Doherty Public Health Symposium provided a platform for researchers and scientists from both institutes to present some of their work in public health and share insights.
Burnet Oration: Dr Ziyad Al-Aly urges long COVID action
13 December 2023
Almost four years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, research continues to provide new insights into the disease and what the future holds.
Doherty Institute relaunches podcast
13 December 2023
The Doherty Institute is pleased to have relaunched its fortnightly podcast, Infection and Immunity – Evidence Explained.