Located in the geographic centre of Sydney, in the booming health hub of the Westmead precinct, CPC Westmead, is translating world-class research into real-world impact.
As part of the Charles Perkins Centre Network, CPC Westmead shares the same mission: to ease the burden of diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease by enabling collaborative interdisciplinary research and education that translates into real-world solutions.
Coronary heart disease, diabetes and obesity are very real issues for people living in Western Sydney. CPC Westmead is home to researchers and clinicians working across the Westmead health precinct and in various other settings throughout Western Sydney to find solutions to these major health problems.
Uncovering the risk factors for children whose families have type 1 diabetes. This involves a world-first trial using autologous cord blood to prevent type 1 diabetes in at-risk children.
Discovering how viruses can trigger type 1 diabetes, part of a larger study on the environmental and genetic triggers for the disease.
Understanding the link between oral health and overall health: poor oral health has adverse effects on overall health and is likely to shorten lifespan. Oral disease can have negative effects on diabetes, obesity, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, dementia and pregnancy outcomes. Our researchers are investigating aspects of preventable dental disease and the links to overall health.
Phone: +61 2 8627 1616
Email: info.perkins@sydney.edu.au
