As one of Australia's leading independent medical research institutes, the Baker Institute is committed to playing a significant leadership role in health and medical research.
One way that we do that is by being an active member of peak health and scientific leadership organisations. The Institute is proud to be a member of the following groups:
Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI)
The Institute is a member of AAMRI and works closely with the association to advocate on issues related to medical research in Australia.
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Australian Cardiovascular Alliance (ACvA)
The Institute is a founding member of this Alliance, Australia’s peak leadership body for the advancement of research into heart, stroke and vascular disease that is lobbying as a united voice to advocate for critical attention in this space.
Visit the ACvA website...
Science and Technology Australia (STA)
The Institute is a member of this peak body in science and technology, which represents about 70,000 Australian scientists and technologists working across all scientific disciplines.
Visit the STA website...
Another form of advocacy is through campaigns and submissions, as outlined below:
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Whitepaper: Practicalities of using SGLT2 inhibitors in comorbid diabetes and heart disease
Exploring the public health and clinical benefits and risks of sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors.
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Code Red: overturning Australia’s cholesterol complacency
The findings in this report demonstrate a systematic and stepped care approach is needed to reform cholesterol management, in a way that unites the sector.
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Dark shadow of type 2 diabetes
There is growing evidence diabetes can increase the risk of dementia, some types of cancer, liver disease and depression
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Change of Heart — time to end cardiovascular complacency
Failure to continue steps to control the causes of CVD could see a resurgence of Australia's number one killer.
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The 'What's the Fuss' campaign
We are a member of the Medical Research Future Fund Action Group
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Out of Sight: a report into diabetic eye disease in Australia
A collaborative report aimed at improving understanding of diabetes' complications in Australia.
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diabetes: the silent pandemic and its impact on Australia
A report written in partnership with Diabetes Australia and JDRF
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