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 (Nobel prize winner in 1996). This institute is a joint venture between The University of Melbourne and The Royal Melbourne Hospital.^[1][2]

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

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]