Centre for Innovation in Infectious Disease and Immunology Research
CIIDIR is a new initiative of the Deakin University and Barwon Health partnership that will leverage existing strengths in human infectious disease, microbiome and immunology research. Find out moreAbout
Fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration
Led by Infection, Immunity and Cancer (IIC) researchers Professor Alyssa Barry and Professor Eugene Athan, CIIDIR will foster cross-disciplinary collaboration to conduct innovative, locally relevant and internationally important research. This work will enhance the prevention, control and treatment of some of our most challenging infectious diseases like staphylococcal infections, COVID-19 and Buruli ulcer and immune-mediated diseases such as food allergies, asthma and childhood-onset diabetes).
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Research Pillars
Molecular Microbiology
Fundamental research on host-pathogen and medical device interactions to uncover biological pathways that are critical for infection and inflammation.
Immunity and Inflammation
Basic and translational research on immunity and inflammation, and microbial diversity (pathogens and microbiome) to inform vaccine and biomarker development and therapeutic interventions.
Population Health and Biology
Epidemiology and surveillance to understand patterns of disease and disease transmission in human populations, and development of innovative approaches for surveillance.
Clinical and Public Health Research
Clinical studies of infectious disease and immune disorders. Including implementation and operational research on public health interventions.Latest News & Events
World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2025 – CIIDIR
CIIDIR Hosts AMR Seminar for World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) 2025 CIIDIR marked World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week 2025 with a seminar held at HERB Geelong on Thursday 20th November, bringing together researchers, clinicians, pharmacists, and students to explore the growing challenges of AMR and the innovations shaping its future. The seminarWorld Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Week Seminar
World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week (WAAW) World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) is a global campaign from November 18 to 24 each year to raise awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and promote the responsible use of antimicrobials. The campaign encourages everyone to take action, with the 2025 theme being “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future”. This involves promoting best
World Mosquito Day 2025: Celebrating Science, Collaboration, and Innovation
On August 20, the Ian Potter Auditorium at the University of Melbourne was buzzing with energy as researchers, public health experts, students, and community members gathered to mark World Mosquito Day. This annual day of recognition commemorates Sir Ronald Ross’s 1897 discovery that female Anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria parasites, a breakthrough that laid the foundationSubscribe to our newsletter
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