Caroline Chen is an experienced professional in the field of infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship. Current roles include Project Manager for the National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship at The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity since 2014, and as a PhD Candidate and Honorary Fellow in the Department of Infectious Diseases at the University of Melbourne. Caroline's extensive background at The Royal Melbourne Hospital spans various positions including Project Manager for The RMH Guidance Group and clinical roles as an Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist and Infectious Diseases Pharmacist. Additionally, Caroline contributes as a Teaching Associate at Monash University since 2012. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Public Health from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) along with a Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice from Monash University.
The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity
Finding solutions to prevent, treat and cure infectious diseases and understanding the complexities of microbes and the immune system requires innovative approaches and concentrated effort. This is why The University of Melbourne – a world leader in education, teaching and research excellence – and The Royal Melbourne Hospital – an internationally renowned institution providing outstanding care, research and learning –partnered to create the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute); a centre of excellence where leading scientists and clinicians collaborate to improve human health globally. Located in the heart of Melbourne’s Biomedical Precinct, the Doherty Institute is named in honour of Patron, Laureate Professor Peter Doherty, winner of the 1996 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering how the immune system recognises virus-infected cells. Under the expert guidance of Director, University of Melbourne Professor Sharon Lewin, a leader in research and clinical management of HIV and infectious diseases, the Doherty Institute has more than 700 staff who work on infection and immunity through a broad spectrum of activities. This includes discovery research; diagnosis, surveillance and investigation of infectious disease outbreaks; and the development of ways to prevent, treat and eliminate infectious diseases.