Diagnosis and treatment of Long COVID
Post infection disease is a term that has become more familiar to many more of us following the COVID-19 pandemic. How do we diagnose and treat post infection disease, like Long COVID? And how to we a...
20 Jun 202432min
When should I get my COVID-19 booster?
With COVID-19 being described as an endemic infection, we are now very much living with the virus. As we approach the Winter months in Australia, where are we at with case numbers? When is the correct...
6 Jun 202418min
Why clinical trials are vital for developing new vaccines and therapeutics
Monday, 20 May marked International Clinical Trials Day, which recognises the anniversary of the first controlled clinical trial conducted back in 1747. So why are clinical trials important when it co...
23 Mai 202422min
Influenza B breakthrough: promising targets for vaccine development
Influenza B viruses are often overlooked but can cause significant illness and mortality, especially in children. Little is known about how the immune system interacts with these viruses, however a re...
10 Mai 202410min
How the immune system works with Peter Doherty
Does your immune system remember viruses you've previously been infected with? Do your genetics play a role in your immune system? Can you boost immunity with certain foods or vitamins? Ahead of the I...
25 Apr 202436min
Here’s what you need to know about flu season 2024
We’re just a couple of weeks away from May, which marks the official start of the influenza season in Australia. So what can we expect from the upcoming flu season and when is the best time to get you...
12 Apr 202423min
Australia's first volunteer infection study facility
This week Doherty Clinical Trials Ltd, Australia’s first purpose-built facility specifically commissioned to deliver volunteer infection studies, was officially opened by the Victorian Minister for Me...
28 Mar 202418min
A brief history of vaccine development
From protecting local communities to safeguarding global health, vaccines have been transforming public health for over 200 years. According to the World Health Organization, between 3.5 and 5 million...
14 Mar 202435min
