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09 May 2026
100 years. One bold new chapter.
A century ago, the Baker family had a vision: that pioneering research could change the course of heart disease and diabetes. Today, that vision is alive in every discovery that we make and every life we help extend.
This is our centenary year and we're not just looking at our legacy. We've got b...
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...