The department builds on a long-standing collaboration between the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute and the Deakin Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition.
Together, we have led nationally significant research into physical activity, nutrition and the prevention of chronic disease. Our diverse team of researchers helps to improve the way we prevent, manage and live with type 2 diabetes. Our team works across disciplines, bridging laboratory science, clinical trials, policy and community-based practice.
Our people
Our leader
Professor David Dunstan
The Baker-Deakin DLD is led by Professor David Dunstan, an internationally recognised researcher. His expertise focuses on the role of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in the prevention and management of chronic diseases. Professor Dunstan’s work has shaped global guidelines and informed national health policy in Australia. He has been named a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher five times and secured significant external funding from organisations including the NHMRC, VicHealth and the National Heart Foundation of Australia.
Professor Dunstan holds dual appointments at the Baker Institute and Deakin University and he leads the department with a focus on translating research into measurable health improvements.
Deakin Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition
Deakin Institute for Health Transformation
Research at the Baker-Deakin Department of Lifestyle and Diabetes is also supported by several staff and PhD students across both Deakin University and the Baker Health and Diabetes Institute.
Governance
Head, Baker-Deakin Department of Lifestyle and Diabetes
The Baker-Deakin DLD is currently led by Professor David Dunstan, the Department Head.
Management group
The Head, Baker-Deakin DLD reports to the Department Supervisory Group:
- Professor John Greenwood
Director and Chief Executive Officer, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
- Professor Jonathan Shaw
Head, Clinical Diabetes and Epidemiology, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
- Deakin Distinguished Professor Rachel Huxley
Executive Dean, Faculty of Health, Deakin University
- Deakin Distinguished Professor Anna Timperio
Director, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University