• Clinical Research Organisation

The Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute is Australia’s only medical research institute focused on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diabetes and heart disease. Since 1926, the Institute has been dedicated to tackling the deadly trio of diseases: cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. Our facilities are located in one of the leading medical research precincts in Australia, the Alfred Research Alliance Precinct, and provide state-of-the-art equipment and dedicated research spaces. Our highly diverse team of over 330 staff includes talented bench-top scientists and cardiologists, diabetes physicians, epidemiologists, dietitians, psychologists, nurse educators, renal specialists and physical activity experts. Our research extends from the laboratory to clinical research, to large international clinical trials, to wide-scale population health investigations and aboriginal health programs. We also provide a range of specialist clinic services including cardiovascular, diabetes, exercise physiology, ophthalmology and respiratory clinics for people looking for evidence-based care.