Our mission is to use pioneering science to reduce the morbidity and mortality caused by infectious diseases.
The Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection (AIMI) seeks to reduce the impact of microorganisms and infectious diseases on human, agricultural and environmental health.
AIMI brings together an international group of globally prominent scientists and early career researchers from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds.
Our research spans antibiotic resistance, genomic epidemiology and diagnostics, and novel antimicrobial vaccine and therapeutic development, underpinned by our foundational research in microbial ecology & evolution, cellular pathogenesis and the dynamic processes of microbial growth, shapeshifting and division.
AIMI’s researchers apply expertise in advanced technologies including microbial genomics, molecular microbiology and super-resolution imaging.
Located at the heart of Sydney at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), AIMI researchers are at the forefront of science and innovation in microbiology, with opportunities to develop and apply cutting-edge technologies to improve global health.
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AIMI partners with Australian and international universities, state and federal government agencies, and a variety of industry and commercial partners to deliver cutting-edge fundamental and translational research outcomes.
Meet the team
The Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection brings together multidisciplinary academic teams dedicated to advancing research in infectious diseases, microbiology, antimicrobial resistance, and global health. Through innovative laboratory, clinical, and translational research, researchers collaborate across disciplines to improve disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and public health outcomes for communities in Australia and beyond.