Catherine Cherry

Catherine Cherry is an Adjunct Associate Professor (Research) in Infectious Diseases at Monash University, with a clinical role as an infectious diseases physician at Alfred Health. She holds honorary academic appointments at Monash University and the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, and contributes part-time to research at the Burnet Institute. Her work spans clinical care, research, and medical education, with a focus on equitable, evidence-based healthcare.

Her research interests include HIV, NeuroAIDS, epidemiology, and pain management in chronic diseases. She is deeply involved in evidence-based medicine and patient-centered research, particularly in improving access to trustworthy health information for conditions like multiple sclerosis. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing health equity and public engagement.

The most recent publications highlight her interdisciplinary research, combining virology, immunology, neurology, and public health. Her work spans from molecular genetics in HIV recovery to digital health interventions and patient engagement in research. This reflects a strong trend toward translational and patient-centered science.

Catherine Cherry is actively involved in medical education and serves on the Ethics Committee of Alfred Health. She contributes to public health discourse through partnerships with patient organizations and international collaborators.