Baker IDI is Australia’s leading health and medical research institute dedicated to reducing ill health and mortality caused by the effects of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, two insidious and complex diseases wreaking havoc in our community. Our work extends from the laboratory to wide-scale community studies with a focus on diagnosis, prevention and treatment. We are proud of our pledge to improve the quality of life for people now and safeguard the health of future generations.
Come to the Baker IDI Student Information night to meet potential supervisors and recieve information about Baker IDI's 2011 student research projects.
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16 July 2010 Professor Paul Zimmet, Director Emeritus, Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute has been appointed to the Government’s expert advisory panel on the proposed $450 million diabetes integrated care scheme.
8 July 2010 Professor Garry Jennings speaks to the Australian Financial Review about the use of oxygen during a heart attack.
30 June 2010 Professor Garry Jennings speaks to The Age about the new Victorian fast-food labelling requirements.
Millions of Australians are suffering from diabetes and heart disease. Support the Biobank today and help Baker IDI scientists make discoveries that will protect, save and improve lives. Read more...