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Doherty Institute

The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity is a research institute located in Melbourne, Australia. The Doherty Institute is named after the name of Laureate Professor Peter C. Doherty. This institute is a joint venture between The University of Melbourne and The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

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The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity
Other nameDoherty Institute
MottoTo improve health globally through discovery research and the prevention, treatment and cure of infectious diseases.
Parent institutionUniversity of Melbourne
FounderLaureate Professor Peter Doherty
FocusFinding solutions to prevent, treat and cure infectious diseases
ChairProfessor Sharon Lewin
Staff700+1
Address792 Elizabeth Street Melbourne, 3000
Location
Melbourne
,
Victoria
,
Australia
Coordinates37°48′00″S 144°57′21″E / 37.7999992°S 144.9557458°E / -37.7999992; 144.9557458
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Websitewww.doherty.edu.au

The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity is a research institute located in Melbourne, Australia. The Doherty Institute is named after the name of Laureate Professor Peter C. Doherty (Nobel prize winner in 1996). This institute is a joint venture between The University of Melbourne and The Royal Melbourne Hospital.12

COVID-19 response

Modelling Report for National Cabinet

Doherty Institute has advised the Australian government for the transition to nation reopening based upon the vaccination progress in the modelling report. This 4-phase transition plan depends upon the percentage (70%/*80%) of the fully vaccinated eligible population(16 years or older).3456 In February 2022, the Doherty Institute advised against periodic six-month boosters.7

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References

  1. "The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 July 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
  2. "The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity - About | Doherty Website". www.doherty.edu.au.
  3. "Doherty Institute Modelling Report for National Cabinet". 3 August 2021.
  4. "Doherty Institute Modelling Report to advise on the National Plan to transition Australia's National COVID Response". Australian Government Department of Health. 3 August 2021.
  5. "Doherty modelling report for National Cabinet 30 July 2021". Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity. 3 August 2021 – via apo.org.au.
  6. "Economic Impact Analysis: National Plan to Transition to Australia's National COVID 19 Response | Treasury.gov.au". treasury.gov.au.
  7. "Boosters every six months not a viable strategy, says Doherty chief". Australian Financial Review. 6 February 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
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