The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity
Rebecca Elliott's work experience includes various roles in marketing and communications. Rebecca was the Head of Marketing and Communications at The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity since March 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Communications Manager at the same organization from May 2015 to March 2022. Rebecca also worked as a Marketing Communications Manager at Van Haandel Group from August 2014 to February 2015. Rebecca held the position of Communications Manager at the Melbourne Convention Bureau from January 2011 to August 2014. Before that, they worked as a Public Relations Co-ordinator at Racing Victoria Limited from August 2007 to January 2011. Rebecca started their career as an Account Executive at The Saltmarsh Partnership from February 2005 to June 2006.
Rebecca Elliott completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Relations from RMIT University between 2001 and 2003.
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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.