Diabetes and its Complications

Unit Code

01257

Department/Institution Offering Unit

Baker Heart Research Institute
PO Box 6492 St Kilda Road Central
Melbourne
Victoria 8008 Australia

tel: +61 3 8532 1111
fax: +61 3 8532 1100
web: www.baker.edu.au

Unit Points

Research Points: 87.5

Coursework Points: 12.5

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Contacts

Unit Coordinator/s:

Dr Karin Jandeleit-Dahm
Baker Heart Research Institute
Commercial Road
Melbourne
Victoria 3004 Australia

Postal: PO Box 6492 St Kilda Road Central
Melbourne
Victoria 8008 Australia

tel: +61 3 9276 2983
fax: +61 3 8532 1480
email: Karin.Jandeleit-Dahm@baker.edu.au

Alternative Contact:

Dr Bronwyn Kingwell
Baker Heart Research Institute
Commercial Road
Melbourne
Victoria 3004 Australia

Postal: PO Box 6492 St Kilda Road Central
Melbourne
Victoria 8008 Australia

tel: +61 3 9276 3261
fax: +61 3 8532 1100
email: Bronwyn.kingwell@baker.edu.au

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Overall Objectives

This unit focuses on applying biomedical scientific techniques to the clinical problem of diabetic complications. This is a truly "bench to bedside" unit with molecular biology, cell culture preclinical and animal studies and human translational research all part of this unit. At the end of the year, students will be expected to have excellent knowledge in this research area, ability to perform simple laboratory techniques, analyse data and assist in preparing reports and publications. This unit will be an ideal introduction to biomedical research with direct relevance to the major and increasing clinical problem of diabetes and its complications.

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Content

Coursework: Intermediate Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Research: Biomedical Research.

Sample Research Topics:

Projects available to students are in both areas of basic and clinical research addressing the major medical problem of this century - heart disease and diabetes. The precinct includes other research institutes including the Burnett institute and is closely linked to clinical cardiovascular research. Many projects bridge basic and clinical, linking molecular and peptide biologies to various disease states including diabetic complications, atherosclerosis, heart failure and kidney disease. The recent development of a highly dedicated genomics and proteomics laboratory allows researchers to use the latest techniques to identify novel proteins implicated in both physiology and a range of clinical disorders.

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Assessment Breakdown

Research Component: 87.5 points
Research Report (up to 10,000 words)

Coursework Component: 12.5 points
Intermediate Epidemiology and Biostatistics will be assessed as per subject description.

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Student Numbers

Number of places available:
6