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Professor Tony Cunningham is a renowned infectious diseases physician and virologist at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health. He holds positions as Director of the Centre for Virus Research (WIMR) and the Australian Centre for HIV and Hepatitis Virology Research (ACH2). His research focuses on HIV and HSV immunobiology, vaccine development, and antiviral therapies. He has over 430 publications and is a leader in global virology research. Awards include the AO (2010) and Fellowships in multiple academies.
- Affiliations:
- Director, Centre for Virus Research (WIMR)
- Director, Australian Centre for HIV & Hepatitis Virology Research (ACH2)
- NHMRC Leadership Fellow
- Member, Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences
Research interests span HIV-HSV interactions, dendritic cell biology, and vaccine design. Notable contributions include the Shingles vaccine (Shingrix) and HSV vaccine trials. His work bridges basic research and clinical translation, addressing global health challenges in viral diseases.
Awards highlight his service to medicine, including leadership in medical research and viral vaccine development. He advises on national and international health policies, including roles during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Current research students focus on HIV-HSV co-infection mechanisms, vaccine adjuvants, and neuroimmune interactions.
Labs and teams include the Sydney Institute for Infectious Diseases and collaborations with global institutions like Stanford University and the Australian Centre for Vaccine Development.
