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.
Our Department is part of La Trobe's School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment.
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.
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We are identifying new and improved ways of preventing, diagnosing and treating heart disease and diabetes, and their complications. The goal is to enhance health, reduce disability, improve quality of life and address health disparities. Many of our researchers are also heart and diabetes specialists whose research is informed by the needs of their patients.
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Barcoding the heart
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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