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.
Innovative research
Our researchers are experts in cardiovascular disease, diabetes and public health. Together, we are translating our discoveries into practice, policy and education.
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News
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Bringing cardiovascular and lipidomics expertise to new role
Bringing cardiovascular and lipidomics expertise to new role
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Exercise and chemotherapy
New study shows that exercise protects breast cancer patients’ hearts against chemotherapy drugs
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Meet the Baker Department’s alumni
We are training our graduate researchers to transform our understanding of health and disease