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Our research

World-leading research; world-changing insights

Our unique approach to diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease research is empowering individuals to lead healthier lives. Learn more about our research strategy and the current research taking place here.

Initiatives

Initiatives

Our initiatives are large-scale activities which have emerged from our network of multidisciplinary collaborations and research groups. They extend the reach of our work into research training, clinical practice and community engagement.

current research

Current research

The unique research strategy of the Charles Perkins Centre brings together the best minds from around the globe, fostering unusual collaborations and producing world-changing research.

research groups

Research groups

Our researchers are working across different areas to learn more about diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and related conditions.

research facilities

Research facilities

Our research and education hub is purpose-built to foster collaboration, with fully-equipped research facilities, flexible teaching and learning spaces, and an in-hospital clinical research facility.

research partnerships

Partnerships

We find solutions to diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease through shared knowledge, research partnerships, expertise in commercial partnerships, training and educating communities.

research strategy

Research strategy

Through a collaborative and multidisciplinary research strategy, we’re building a network of the best minds at Sydney and internationally to tackle obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and related conditions.

Our research is changing lives

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