Facts & figures
- Rated above world standard Immunology, Excellence in Research Australia 2018
Infectious diseases and immunology
Tackling human health through the study of disease
Infectious diseases have a global effect on human health, and by studying and understanding the mechanisms behind them, we aim to contribute directly to the improvement of health on a worldwide scale.
Study options
We teach into the Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) programs, the Bachelor of Science, Master of Biomedical Science (Infection and Immunity) and Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine) degrees. We welcome all postgraduate student enquiries.
We teach undergraduate units into the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Science (Medical Science), with subject areas including immunology, virology and infectious diseases.
Browse some of our units of study in infectious diseases and immunology here.
Postgraduate courses in infection and immunity offer a unique opportunity for those from medical, science or allied health backgrounds to gain the latest knowledge and practical skills in the study of infectious diseases and immunology.
* Requires a medical degree
Complete a one-year research opportunity in infectious diseases and immunology with us. An honours year enhances your career opportunities and can be used as a stepping-stone to further research.
Honours in infectious diseases and immunobiology can be completed as a Bachelor of Science (Honours) or a Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Honours).
For more information on honours with us, visit the honours page, or contact Associate Professor Carl Feng (carl.feng@sydney.edu.au).
The University offers a range of research opportunities to help you pursue your passion. You can undertake a:
To learn more about research opportunities in the Faculty of Medicine and Health, visit our postgraduate research page.
Our research
Our research expertise lies in the study of micro-organisms and host immunological responses that lead to the control and eradication of pathogens and the immunology of cancer.
By understanding the mechanisms of development and transmission of infectious diseases, we can provide a rational basis for the development of novel treatments, therapies and preventative measures to combat disease. Our immunology research focuses on immune responses to important human pathogens and in cancer in order to develop new vaccines and immunotherapies.
Research areas include:
- Immunobiology and pathogenesis of infectious diseases, including varicella zoster, cytomegalovirus, influenza, Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Host resistance to persistent intracellular pathogens and development of novel vaccines and drugs for tuberculosis
- Pathobiology of bacterial pathogens in cystic fibrosis
- The impact of ultraviolet light on immune response during the development of skin cancer
- Immunotherapy of cancer.
- Cytomegalovirus Research Group
- Immunology and Host Defence Group
- Human Immunology Research Group
- Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunity Group
- Pathobiology of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Cystic Fibrosis Group
- Tuberculosis Research Group
- Varicella Zoster Virus Research Group
Our people
- Professor James Triccas, Professor of Medical Microbiology and Head of Specialty
- Professor Warwick Britton AO
- Professor Allison Abendroth
- Associate Professor Barry Slobedman
- Associate Professor Scott Byrne
- Associate Professor Carl Feng
- Associate Professor Jim Manos
- Dr Umaimainthan Palendira
- Dr Megan Steain
- Dr Stefan Oehlers, Research Fellow
- Dr Scott Stimpson
- Dr Kylie Shaddock
Immunology
- Clinical Associate Professor Stephen Adelstein, Central Clinical School
- Clinical Associate Professor Sean Riminton, Concord Clinical School
- Professor Graeme Stewart, Westmead Clinical School
- Dr James Yun, Nepean Clinical School
- Professor Suran Fernando, Royal North Shore Hospital
Infectious Diseases
- Dr Raymond Chan, Central Clinical School
- Associate Professor Tom Gottlieb, Concord Clinical School
- Professor Vitali Sintchenko, Westmead Clinical School
- Clinical Associate Professor Archana Sud, Nepean Clinical School
- Dr Bernard Hudson, Northern Clinical School
Specialty of Infectious Diseases and Immunology
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Level 5 East, Charles Perkins Centre (D17) The University of Sydney NSW 2006