Infection and Immunity
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Welcome to Infection and Immunity - Evidence Explained, a Doherty Institute podcast. Each fortnight we bring you the latest news and information on all things infectious diseases and immunology from the Doherty Institute and our collaborators.
Join us as we talk with world-leading experts to discuss the latest scientific and public health evidence around emerging and endemic diseases, from COVID-19 and Buruli ulcer, to HIV and the flu.
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Recent Episodes
Bonus Episode: Where Are We Now On Global Pandemic Preparedness?
In this bonus episode of Off Script, we examine the evolving state of global pandemic preparedness. In 2025, World Health Organization Member States adopted the first-ever Pandemic Agreement.…
The Future We Could Have
Off Script Episode 5: The Future We Could Have Off Script is brought to you by the Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics. Episode Summary In the final episode of this five-part series, we…
Global Health Equity
Off Script Episode 4: Global Health Equity Off Script is brought to you by the Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics. Episode Summary The COVID-19 pandemic hit many developing countries…
The mRNA Revolution
Off Script Episode 3: The mRNA Revolution Off Script is brought to you by the Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics. Episode Summary mRNA technology isn't just about vaccines – it's a…
Australia's Moonshot
Off Script Episode 2: Australia's Moonshot Off Script is brought to you by the Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics. Episode Summary Australia has a history of punching above its weight…
The Missing Piece
Off Script Episode 1 – The Missing Piece Off Script is brought to you by the Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics. Episode Summary: While Australia's COVID-19 response was among the…
Coming soon: A podcast from the Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics with Dr Matt Agnew
Off Script is a podcast hosted by science communicator Dr. Matt Agnew and produced by the Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics, part of the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and…
The A to E of Hepatitis - what you need to know
World Hepatitis Day, observed annually on 28 July, is just around the corner and aims to raise awareness of the virus that’s responsible for more than one million deaths a year. But what is hepatitis…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Measles cases are on the rise globally. Should we be concerned?
Despite being vaccine-preventable, outbreaks of measles are currently occurring in every region of the world, with many countries reporting their first case in years. In Australia, the disease was…
How machine learning pinpoints origin of Legionnaires’ disease
Legionnaires’ disease made headlines in Australia at the beginning of the year due to an outbreak of the lung infection in Sydney’s city centre. Fundamental to effective Legionnaires’ disease…
Buruli ulcer part two: a diagnosis and advocating for change
Numbers of Buruli ulcer cases have been increasing to between 200-340 cases per year since 2017, with 363 cases diagnosed in Victoria during 2023 alone. Mornington Peninsula resident, Ella Crofts,…
Buruli ulcer part one: 80 year-long transmission mystery solved
The debilitating ‘flesh-eating’ infection that is Buruli ulcer has captivated Victorians in particular over the last 10 years or so, due to its increasing incidence in the state. Mosquitoes have been…
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Infection and Immunity has published 62 episodes since March 2021, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Science.
Infection and Immunity is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 27m.
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