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Monash Metabolism

Monash leads transformative research in diabetes, obesity and metabolism and their devastating comorbidities such as heart disease and cancer, bridging discovery science with clinical innovation.

Powered by world-leading technology and expertise, our multidisciplinary research is working to decode molecular mechanisms, shape innovative therapies and produce evidence-based nutrition and public health strategies to advance prevention, precision therapies and patient care and improve lives worldwide.

Monash Metabolism Symposium

Join us for a high-level scientific exchange, where leading international experts and Monash researchers share cutting-edge discoveries in Metabolism.

Date and Time: Monday, 24 August 2026, 10:45am – 5:30pm
Venue: Monash University, Clayton Campus,
New Horizons, 20 Research Way, Seminar Rooms G29 & G30

Register here

IDF-WPR 2026 & ADC 2026 & Metabolic Diseases 2026

Join us at this year’s Congress to hear an amazing line up of speakers sharing their knowledge and expertise, and learn about the latest advances in diabetes research and clinical practice.

Date:18 - 21 August 2026
Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

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Metabolism news

Monash BDI staff recognised in 2026 academic promotions

Fifteen Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI) researchers and educators have been recognised through Monash University's 2026 academic promotions process, reflecting the breadth of excellence across the institute's research, teaching and
1 July, 2026 Biomedicine Discovery Institute
Monash BDI 3MT winners in 2026 (L-R): Yimin Wu (People’s Choice), Rianna Tadd-Lennox (First place), Mahesh Dharmakumara (Runner-up)

Three minutes, ten researchers: BDI PhD students excel in 2026 3MT

Ten PhD candidates from across the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI) delivered an outstanding showcase of research excellence at the 2026 Three Minute Thesis (3MT™)  Competition, held on 27 May.
23 June, 2026 Biomedicine Discovery Institute

Monash research suggests secret to healthy ageing could be hiding in skeletal muscle

The powerful role of exercise in maintaining skeletal muscle could be the key to improving health and resilience in older age, according to new research from Monash University.
11 June, 2026 Biomedicine Discovery Institute