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Infectious Diseases

The Department of Infectious Diseases (DID) integrates clinical services with biomedical research and teaching. With researchers in Alfred Health’s Infectious Diseases Unit, our expertise spans general infectious diseases to HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis.

We're part of the Central Clinical School.

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Research

We're a leading centre for clinical and biomedical research. Our researchers are examining the full circle, from the spread of infections to the effectiveness of new drugs.

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Education

We offer an elite range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. If you're looking to consolidate knowledge in a specialist area, check out our upcoming short courses.

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Professor Anton Peleg

Professor Anton Peleg describes how his department's research is developing new ways of combating infectious diseases.

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Supervisor Connect

Browse our student research projects. Start your research journey with Monash University’s largest research Faculty.

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Spotlight on Research

A multidisciplinary study led by Monash scientists has shown how one of the most important human superbugs, Staphylococcus aureus, can evade last-line antibiotics and the host immune system during a life-threatening infection.

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Location
Level 2, The Burnet Institute
85 Commercial Road
Melbourne VIC 3004

General enquiries
Keiren Farrell, PA to Head of Department, Professor Anton Peleg
T: +61 3 9076 6076
E: keiren.farrell@alfred.org.au

Mr Brian Price, Business Manager
T: +61 3 9076 3981
E: brian.price@monash.edu

Dr Kerry Dunse, Research & Engagment Manager
E: kerry.dunse@monash.edu

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