RESEARCH. TRANSLATION. PREVENTION.
Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute is an independent, internationally renowned medical research facility. Our work extends from the laboratory to wide-scale community studies with a focus on diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Our Research Program
Population Studies and Profiling
The Population Studies and Profiling group works to understand the prevalence of disease and disease risk in the population. The focus is on prevention, education and the...
Our Research Program
Metabolism and Obesity
This group works to understand the complex relationship between physical activity, weight regulation and the genetic and environmental underpinnings of metabolism.
Our Research Program
Diabetic Complications
Understanding who is most at risk of the complications of diabetes and discovering ways to mitigate the effects of the disease is this group’s focus.
Our Research Program
Vascular Biology and Hypertension
This group brings together studies on high blood pressure, kidney disease, the relationship between depression and heart disease, as well as research into the damage...
Our Research Program
Cardiology and Therapeutics
Heart failure and better treatment options for atrial fibrillation are among the key research areas being investigated by this group. The focus is on translating findings into...
- Population Studies and Profiling
- Metabolism and Obesity
- Diabetic Complications
- Vascular Biology and Hypertension
- Cardiology and Therapeutics
NEWS
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Baker IDI Chairman awarded Order of Australia in Recognition of Outstanding Contribution to the Community
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Baker IDI researchers awarded $12.4 million for cardiovascular disease research
21 Dec 2011 -
Young men Australia’s new pressure point: New blood pressure research
20 Dec 2011
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Baker IDI & DA-Vic Symposium for health professionals
Join Baker IDI and Diabetes Australia-Vic for a one-day diabetes symposium (Friday, 18 May 2012) for healthcare professionals.
Young males needed
We are looking for overweight and obese males, aged between 18 and 30 years to participate in a new research study looking at the effect of diet and medication on organ damage.
Reducing Prolonged Workplace Sitting Time
In collaboration with VicHealth, Baker IDI is seeking partnerships with Victorian-based organisations to trial an innovative approach to improving employee health and well being.
Do you have a family history of heart disease?
Baker IDI researchers are looking for people aged 40-65 years to participate in a study which aims to reduce the chance of people developing heart disease.
