Meet the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition
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Meet just a few of our leading researchers producing world-class outcomes.
Research breadth
IPAN is one of the few research groups nationally and internationally with critical mass focusing specifically on nutrition and physical activity in chronic disease prevention and treatment. We are also one of few that brings together staff with biomedical, clinical and population health expertise. As a result, we have the expertise and capacity to conduct research from the cellular level through to the population level.
IPAN has multidisciplinary expertise in:
- molecular and cell biology
- biochemistry
- nutrition and dietetics
- physiology
- neurophysiology
- exercise science
- social and behavioural science
- health geography
- biostatistics
- epidemiology
- public health
- prevention science.
Our research is strongly aligned with Australia’s health agenda, addressing eight of the nine National Health Priority Areas. These are:
- arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
- cancer control
- cardiovascular health and stroke
- dementia
- diabetes mellitus
- injury prevention and control
- mental health
- obesity.
Together, these represent almost three quarters of the total burden of disease of Australians. These health issues are also significant globally.
Join our research team
Do you want to investigate matters of health that could have a real-world impact? Research with us and let your hard work make a difference.
Contact us
Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN)
+61 3 9244 6613
Email IPAN
Twitter: @DeakinIPAN
School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Deakin University
221 Burwood Highway
Burwood Victoria 3125