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26 March 2026
Seeing is believing when it comes to heart risk
Could showing someone a picture of plaque building up in their arteries be enough to save their life?
That's the question driving latest research by the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute and University of Tasmanias Menzies Institute for Medical Research into how to prevent the progression of car...
24 March 2026
Promising treatment for heart and kidney protection in type 1 diabetes
People living with diabetes face a heightened risk of heart and kidney disease. Existing medications help protect these vital organs but have major side effects that prevent many patients from accessing their full benefits. Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute researchers have discovered that balci...
19 March 2026
Baker Institute pays tribute to strategic and dedicated leader
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute Board Chairman, Mr Peter Scott, has announced he will step down this year, being the Institutes centennial year, with the Institute paying tribute to his strategic and dedicated leadership.
This comes as the Institute celebrates its proud legacy in medical resea...