Infectious Disease, Immunology & Vaccinology

Infectious Disease, Immunology, and Vaccinology

Infectious Diseases, Immunology and Vaccinology researchers are dedicated to tackling the health and socioeconomic consequences of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, supporting the translation of research into the development of vaccines, new treatments and diagnostics.

Some of our programs

• The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS)
• Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research
• Vaccine development

Infrastructure and equipment

• NSW Biocontainment Centre

From Smallpox to Influenza, COVID-19 and Ebola, immunisations have been saving countless lives for centuries. Protect yourselves and your loved ones and keep your immunisations up to date.

Clinical Associate Professor Matthew O’Sullivan AM
Head of Department, Infectious Diseases (WSLHD)
Director, NSW Biocontainment Centre