Welcome

Professor Jason Trubiano, Head of Department

Welcome to the Department of Infectious Diseases at the University of Melbourne. Established in 2020 within the Melbourne Medical School, our department unites a diverse community of clinician-researchers, basic scientists, public health experts, and microbiologists based at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity.

Our mission is to advance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases through integrated research, education, and clinical practice. We are committed to bridging the gap between laboratory discoveries and real-world health outcomes by fostering translational research that connects basic science with clinical trials and public health initiatives.

Key areas of expertise within the department include antimicrobial resistance, healthcare-associated infections, malaria, HIV, tuberculosis, influenza, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections, skin pathogens, drug hypersensitivity, infections in immunocompromised hosts and emerging infectious diseases with public health significance.

To support and enhance our research endeavors, we have developed innovative discovery research, robust clinical trials and health services research programs. These initiatives are designed to translate scientific findings into effective treatments and health policies, ensuring that our work has a tangible impact on patient care and public health.

As we continue to grow, we remain dedicated to training the next generation of leaders in infectious diseases, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and contributing to global efforts in combating infectious diseases.

Professor Jason Trubiano
Head of Department
Department of Infectious Diseases
University of Melbourne