About the Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection

Developing a better understanding of infectious diseases in humans, animals and the environment.

Through discovery and applied research, the Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection (AIMI) seeks to build a better understanding of how microbes grow, live, adapt and survive in all environments and as part of complex, interconnected systems.

We are uniquely focussed on deciphering interlinked human, animal, plant and environmental problems in microbiology, infection and disease. Our research spans antibiotic resistance, food safety, computational biology, genomics and proteomics, microbial ecology and microbial morphology.

Our mission is to use pioneering science to reduce the morbidity and mortality caused by infectious diseases.

AIMI brings together an international group of globally prominent scientists and early career researchers from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds.

Located in Sydney, AIMI is the only research institute of its kind in Australia, and, as part of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), places our researchers at the forefront of translational science with opportunities to develop and apply cutting-edge technologies to improve global health.  

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.