Baker Department of Cardiovascular Research, Translation and Implementation
The Baker Department brings together world class researchers from La Trobe University and the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute.
We are experts in cardiovascular disease, diabetes and public health research. Together, we are translating our discoveries into practice.
95+ years of discovery
Researchers from the Baker Institute are connected to over 95 years of medical research history.
Recognised for equity and diversity
The Baker Institute is a proud recipient of the Science in Australia Gender Equity Athena Swan Bronze Award for gender equity and diversity.
Huge investment
We invested more than $500 million in state-of-the-art science learning and research facilities.
Research Booklet
We are experts in cardiovascular disease, diabetes and public health research. Together, we are translating our discoveries into practice.
Events
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Open Day – Albury-Wodonga Campus
Sunday 17 August 09:00am
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Open Day – Bendigo Campus
Sunday 24 August 09:00am
News
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Barcoding the heart
A high school lesson on the biology of the heart sparked a lifelong passion for Iasmin Inocencio
Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more