About
- WIMR brings together some of the brightest minds to deliver real and significant research breakthroughs for many of the most serious illnesses, improving health and saving lives in Australia and around the world, because people’s lives matter.
Research
- WIMR is home to more than 45 research groups concerned with a wide range of human diseases and conditions. Key to our success is the way we connect researchers, clinicians and supporters.
People
Careers
- Excellent scientific results require exceptional people.
Students
- Students are a fundamental part of research activity at The Westmead Institute. We give our students the opportunity to do important work that is closely linked to the needs of patients.
Outcomes
- The needs of patients are central to everything we do at WIMR. Our research is highly translational. We are passionate about putting our findings into practice and giving hope to those who need it most.
  - Our Discoveries
  - Case Studies
Support Us
- We save lives. You can too. While medical research receives support from governments, some worthwhile projects miss out on receiving grants. Your generosity can help us bridge this gap and translate laboratory discoveries into clinical practice where they can give new hope.

About
- WIMR brings together some of the brightest minds to deliver real and significant research breakthroughs for many of the most serious illnesses, improving health and saving lives in Australia and around the world, because people’s lives matter.
Research
- WIMR is home to more than 45 research groups concerned with a wide range of human diseases and conditions. Key to our success is the way we connect researchers, clinicians and supporters.
People
Careers
- Excellent scientific results require exceptional people.
Students
- Students are a fundamental part of research activity at The Westmead Institute. We give our students the opportunity to do important work that is closely linked to the needs of patients.
Outcomes
- The needs of patients are central to everything we do at WIMR. Our research is highly translational. We are passionate about putting our findings into practice and giving hope to those who need it most.
  - Our Discoveries
  - Case Studies
Support Us
- We save lives. You can too. While medical research receives support from governments, some worthwhile projects miss out on receiving grants. Your generosity can help us bridge this gap and translate laboratory discoveries into clinical practice where they can give new hope.

Professor Tony CunninghamCo-Director, Centre for Virus Research, WIMR; Professor Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney
Phone+61 2 8627 3001

Fax+61 2 8627 3099

Emailtony.cunningham(at)sydney.edu.au

Academic Qualifications

AO,F.A.A.H.M.S, MD, M.B.B.S.,B. Med. Sci.(Hons), F.R.A.C.P., F.R.C.P.A., F.A.S.M.

The role of dendritic cells in co-infection with HIV and herpes simplex virus
How do herpes simplex viruses interact with dendritic cells in human skin: clues for vaccine development
Studies of Initial innate immune responses to Herpes Simplex Virus in human skin guide vaccine development.
To develop human CD4 and CD8 lymphocyte stimulating Herpes simplex viral lipopeptides as vaccine candidates