Doherty Institute

The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity

Other name	Doherty Institute
Motto	To improve health globally through discovery research and the prevention, treatment and cure of infectious diseases.
Parent institution	University of Melbourne
Founder	Laureate Professor Peter Doherty
Focus	Finding solutions to prevent, treat and cure infectious diseases
Chair	Professor Sharon Lewin
Staff	700+[1]
Address	792 Elizabeth Street Melbourne, 3000
Location	Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
Coordinates	37.7999992°S 144.9557458°E / -37.7999992; 144.9557458
Website	www.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.[1][2]

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).[3][4][5][6] In February 2022, the Doherty Institute advised against periodic six-month boosters.[7]

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.

External links

• "Leaked Doherty Covid modelling shows just the most worrying scenario – not the most likely | Melissa Davey". the Guardian. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
• "Doherty Institute boss says rapid antigen tests should be free in Australia". the Guardian. 4 January 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2022.