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Who we are
The Centre for Pathogen Genomics at the University of Melbourne (Doherty Institute) was established in 2022 as an academic and training hub to advance integrated pathogen genomics programs and create collaborative opportunities for translational research, genomics-informed regional infectious disease surveillance, capacity building and training.
Researchers and research associates of the Centre comprise of people working and interested in pathogen genomics from across the University of Melbourne, the Doherty Institute and Partners nationally and internationally. We are pathogen agnostic, and our research is focussed on using pathogen genomics to address five disciplines: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Surveillance and Response, the Microbiome, One Health, and Pandemic Preparedness and Response.
How we work
The Centre is guided by principles that ensure our work is both impactful and equitable. Central to our approach is collaboration, which we see as essential for driving innovation and achieving meaningful results. We engage respectfully with Low- and Middle-Income Countries, focusing on knowledge transfer and capacity building to foster long-term, sustainable development.
Our commitment to democratising access to technology ensures that cutting-edge tools and resources are available to all, irrespective of geographic or economic barriers. We also prioritise Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, working to create an environment where varied perspectives are valued and integrated into our research.
Our Research Partners
Our Training and Capacity Building Partners
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Executive Group
Centre Management
Research Associates
Innovation Hub
Training Hub
Bioinformatics Hub
The Centre for Pathogen Genomics is research and genomics driven, underpinned by a portfolio of world-leading experts across public health, surveillance, bioinformatics, research, and capacity building and training, with years of experience in using cutting-edge technologies to address infectious diseases of national and global importance.
Our Research Themes
The Centre has identified nine key research themes. These themes encompass the program of work and overall objectives of the Centre and provide structure to support implementation of the Centre’s research strategy, fostering engagement and collaboration within and among research groups, developing and strengthening collaboration with partners in the University, the Doherty Institute, and external partners in Australia and across the Asia Pacific region. The research themes of the Centre for Pathogen Genomics are:
- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
- Data Sharing, Governance and Legal Frameworks
- Microbiome
- Emerging and Neglected Infectious Diseases
- Surveillance and Genomic Epidemiology
- One Health
- Evolutionary and Statistical Genomics
- Genomic Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases
- Implementation and Evaluation
Key Projects
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Australian Pathogen Genomics Program
AusPathoGen is a large scale integrated public health pathogen genomics research program funded by the Commonwealth Medical Research Future Fund as part of the Genomics Health Futures Mission to address the rise of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance in Australia
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Metagenomics Platform
Metagenomic next-generation sequencing is a transformative approach used to detect and characterise all known pathogens in a single test. Funded by the Commonwealth Medical Future Fund Pathogen Genomics Flagship to develop and implement clinical metagenomic diagnostics for infectious diseases across Australia.
The Centre for Pathogen Genomics coordinates research and activities via a number of networks and programs.
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