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

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

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

From diabetes and obesity to cardiovascular disease and related conditions, our researchers are working across a variety of areas.

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.

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

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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Latest News

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16 November 2022

New nasal vaccine strategy could improve COVID-19 protection

Australian researchers have found a new vaccine approach delivered via simply breathing in through the nose creates a strong immune response in the lungs and against SARS-CoV-2.

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16 November 2022

Sydney researchers ranked among global elite

Around 400 academics from the University of Sydney have been recognised among the best in the world in their fields, from renewable energies and chronic disease prevention to space science.

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16 November 2022

Jennie Mackenzie donates 20 million to Charles Perkins Centre

Jennie Mackenzie's generous donation will offer critical support to early career researchers and encourage collaboration across disciplines at the Charles Perkins Centre.

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10 November 2022

Closeup on octopus surrounded by shells.

Octopuses witnessed hurling silt, shells and algae

Professor Peter Godfrey-Smith from the Faculty of Science reveals why octopuses display this unique physiological trait, which he observed through his research.

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08 November 2022

Study confirms that processed foods key to rising obesity

The modern palate's preference for highly processed and refined foods over a protein-rich diet is a key contributor to the high obesity rates in the Western world.

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01 November 2022