Researchers at SVI are working to figure out why it occurs and finding better ways to treat it.
However, of even more concern is that up to half of the cases remain undiagnosed. SVI scientists are researching ways to stop the development of type 2 diabetes and investigating how to better treat its consequences.
By focussing on how bone cells work, SVI scientists have identified new therapeutic targets that may be used to treat the disease.
Research at SVI is directed towards improved understanding of why heart disease occurs and finding better ways to prevent and treat it.
SVI has ten research units that focus on different aspects of the disease.
Researchers at SVI are working to understand why Alzheimer
However, bacterial infections, the development of resistance in bacteria to antibacterial drugs, and the incidence of HIV infection still represent major health issues that SVI researchers are working to improve.
SVI researchers are working to find ways to reduce the burden of the disease.
SVI researcher awarded Sir Keith Murdoch Fellowship
Recent recruit to the Bone Cell Biology and Disease Unit at SVI, Dr Rachelle Johnson, was awarded a prestigious Sir Keith... read more.
Finding their place
International Women's Day: four SVI researchers with young children comment on life in the lab in... read more.
$10.2 million to target type 1 diabetes
SVI’s Professor Tom Kay and A/Prof Helen Thomas – together with colleagues from The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute,... read more.
Teeing up for SVI
The 2011 SVI/Newcrest Mining Charity Golf Day, held on the 17th of October at Albert Park Golf Course, raised $105,000 to... read more.
Fighting Diabetes
SVI supporters joined together in the beautiful Myer Mural Hall on the 21st of July to hear about the importance of medical... read more.
Discovery Day 2011
As part of St. Vincent's Institute's Discovery Day on Saturday 4th June, AFL clubs Collingwood and St. Kilda clashed in a... read more.