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.
$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.
$2 million boost to SVI cancer research
SVI researchers last night received a $2 million grant from the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) to help develop... read more.
SVI’s Professor Michael Parker wins Ramaciotti Medal
In a career that spans more than 25 years, Professor Parker’s research has made major advances in the field of protein... 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.