Baker-Deakin Department of Lifestyle and Diabetes

Research pillar:Experimental

Conducting controlled laboratory experiments to better understand how physical activity and sedentary behaviour influence biological pathways.

Research focus

This research pillar focuses on controlled laboratory experiments to better understand how physical activity and sedentary behaviour affect cardiovascular and cognitive function. Investigating the underlying physiology of these behaviours is an important step in understanding which strategies might best mitigate detrimental health effects of prolonged sitting.

Research projects

The TARGET trial

People with type 1 diabetes on intensive insulin therapy have 10 times the risk of developing cardiovascular disease compared to those without diabetes. This project explores the effectiveness of exercise for preventing or delaying cardiovascular complications of T1D.