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The WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza @thedohertyinst.bsky.social is part of the @who.int Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System
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The 16th Australian Influenza Symposium is underway at the Doherty Institute.
Day 1 brought together leading researchers and public health experts to share insights across influenza, RSV, and other respiratory virus. Day 2 begins with another exceptional line up #AIS2025
Day 1 brought together leading researchers and public health experts to share insights across influenza, RSV, and other respiratory virus. Day 2 begins with another exceptional line up #AIS2025
November 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The 16th Australian Influenza Symposium is underway at the Doherty Institute.
Day 1 brought together leading researchers and public health experts to share insights across influenza, RSV, and other respiratory virus. Day 2 begins with another exceptional line up #AIS2025
Day 1 brought together leading researchers and public health experts to share insights across influenza, RSV, and other respiratory virus. Day 2 begins with another exceptional line up #AIS2025
The Centre was pleased to host five scientists from Beijing CDC, who presented their work on RSV and wastewater.
October 29, 2025 at 12:33 AM
The Centre was pleased to host five scientists from Beijing CDC, who presented their work on RSV and wastewater.
H3N2-like virus to A/Singapore/GP20238/2024 (H3N2)-like virus (egg) and A/Sydney/1359/2024(H3N2)-like virus (cell)
influenzacentre.org//Surveillanc...
influenzacentre.org//Surveillanc...
September 28, 2025 at 10:03 PM
H3N2-like virus to A/Singapore/GP20238/2024 (H3N2)-like virus (egg) and A/Sydney/1359/2024(H3N2)-like virus (cell)
influenzacentre.org//Surveillanc...
influenzacentre.org//Surveillanc...
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION and REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 16TH AUSTRALIAN INFLUENZA SYMPOSIUM (13-14 November 2025 The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity)
Registration link: eventbrite.com/e/16th-austr...
Abstract submission: influenzacentre.org//Centre_Acti...
Registration link: eventbrite.com/e/16th-austr...
Abstract submission: influenzacentre.org//Centre_Acti...
September 10, 2025 at 1:53 AM
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION and REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 16TH AUSTRALIAN INFLUENZA SYMPOSIUM (13-14 November 2025 The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity)
Registration link: eventbrite.com/e/16th-austr...
Abstract submission: influenzacentre.org//Centre_Acti...
Registration link: eventbrite.com/e/16th-austr...
Abstract submission: influenzacentre.org//Centre_Acti...
Patrick Reading and Michelle Wille @duckswabber.bsky.social were on a panel discussing 'Avian Influenza Unmasked: Research, Readiness, Response.'
August 27, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Patrick Reading and Michelle Wille @duckswabber.bsky.social were on a panel discussing 'Avian Influenza Unmasked: Research, Readiness, Response.'
The Centre’s resident avian influenza expert @duckswabber.bsky.social was delighted to host Rae Pearson from SVS Labs, New Zealand to enhance their workflows for avian influenza testing.
August 24, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The Centre’s resident avian influenza expert @duckswabber.bsky.social was delighted to host Rae Pearson from SVS Labs, New Zealand to enhance their workflows for avian influenza testing.
The Centre recently hosted Urisha Naidoo from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases, in South Africa. During her visit, Urisha trained in laboratory methods for measuring neutralising antibodies against influenza viruses in human sera.
August 6, 2025 at 1:39 AM
The Centre recently hosted Urisha Naidoo from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases, in South Africa. During her visit, Urisha trained in laboratory methods for measuring neutralising antibodies against influenza viruses in human sera.
We are pleased to announce the 16th Australian Influenza Symposium (AIS), to be held on 13-14 November 2025 at the @thedohertyinst.bsky.social, more details to follow.
June 23, 2025 at 4:26 AM
We are pleased to announce the 16th Australian Influenza Symposium (AIS), to be held on 13-14 November 2025 at the @thedohertyinst.bsky.social, more details to follow.
From May 26 to June 6, we hosted six Pacific Island visitors for capacity building, with training at both the Molecular Centre and VIDRL, supported by SPC.
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June 17, 2025 at 4:30 AM
From May 26 to June 6, we hosted six Pacific Island visitors for capacity building, with training at both the Molecular Centre and VIDRL, supported by SPC.
@thedohertyinst.bsky.social
@duckswabber.bsky.social
@thedohertyinst.bsky.social
@duckswabber.bsky.social
The Centre recently welcomed Dr. ShuJuan Cui from the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. During her visit, she primarily spent time with the Genetic Analysis group, where she learned about hMPV whole-genome sequencing from Dr. Xiaomin Dong.
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June 2, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The Centre recently welcomed Dr. ShuJuan Cui from the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. During her visit, she primarily spent time with the Genetic Analysis group, where she learned about hMPV whole-genome sequencing from Dr. Xiaomin Dong.
@thedohertyinst.bsky.social
@thedohertyinst.bsky.social
The Centre recently welcomed Brooke and Nina from the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM DOH), Phillipines, for a two-week visit (5-16 May). During their visit, they received training for virus isolation, with a focus on influenza and RSV.
May 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The Centre recently welcomed Brooke and Nina from the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM DOH), Phillipines, for a two-week visit (5-16 May). During their visit, they received training for virus isolation, with a focus on influenza and RSV.