The need to deal with pathogens has driven the evolution of the vertebrate immune system, so it should not be surprising that experiments with infectious agents have often illuminated key elements of the underlying mechanisms. — Peter C. Doherty Copy Share Image
This year, 1996, has been designated the 'Year of the Vaccine,' commemorating the 200th anniversary of Edward Jenner's vaccination of James Phipps with cowpox… — Peter C. Doherty Copy Share Image
The thing I love about science is finding out something new and different. — Peter C. Doherty Copy Share Image
The need to deal with pathogens has driven the evolution of the vertebrate immune system, so it should not be surprising that experiments with… — Peter C. Doherty Copy Share Image
Many key concepts concerning the nature of immunity have originated from the very practical need to control virus infections. — Peter C. Doherty Copy Share Image
I share Alfred Nobel's conviction that war is the greatest of all human disasters. Infectious disease runs a good second. — Peter C. Doherty Copy Share Image
My mother was a very talented pianist, and she was a music teacher who hated to teach music, actually, but she loved to play,… — Peter C. Doherty Copy Share Image
The two things that I miss most when living out of Australia are the bush and the Pacific coast, especially fishing in the surf… — Peter C. Doherty Copy Share Image
There are too few people working in the area of viral pathogenesis and immunity, too little funding, too many problems, and too little time. — Peter C. Doherty Copy Share Image
My characteristics as a scientist stem from a non-conformist upbringing, a sense of being something of an outsider, and looking for different perceptions in… — Peter C. Doherty Copy Share Image
