Laura Cook is currently serving as an Affiliate Assistant Professor at The University of British Columbia. Prior to this, Laura held positions as a Senior Research Officer at The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity and the University of Melbourne. In addition to their academic roles, Laura has been a Military Officer - Reservist in the Australian Army since 2008. Laura has experience in planning and executing training activities, preparing individuals for overseas deployments, and leading groups of personnel. Laura's educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy in Immunology and a BSc(Hons) in Medical Microbiology and Immunology; Pharmacology from UNSW.
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.