Decoding the molecular blueprint of prevention
Behind every choice we make — what we eat, how we move, how we live — lies a molecular story. The Life Lab Platform decodes that story, transforming the science of prevention into evidence-based pathways for health.
We are advancing epigenomic medicine by investigating how functional foods, natural compounds and lifestyle behaviours influence the molecular and epigenetic processes that underpin wellbeing. Our work bridges fundamental discovery with practical application — because preventing disease begins with understanding health at its most fundamental level.
By integrating biochemical and epigenetic studies with molecular biology and lifestyle science, we define the signatures and interventions that support optimal human health. This isn't just about publishing findings — it's about creating knowledge that changes lives.
Our capabilities
- Evaluation of functional foods, bioactive compounds, and natural product formulations.
- Investigation of molecular and epigenetic mechanisms regulating disease processes, including inflammation and oxidative stress.
- Design and validation of translational and community-based preventive health interventions.
Work with us
The Life Lab thrives on collaboration. We welcome partnerships with:
- Academic and industry researchers exploring nutritional, functional, or lifestyle-based approaches to prevention.
- Clinicians connecting molecular and epigenetic discoveries to patient and community health outcomes.
- Early-career researchers and students working at the intersection of lifestyle science and molecular medicine.
Whether you're designing the next generation of preventive interventions or seeking to understand the molecular mechanisms behind health behaviours, we're here to support rigorous, translational research that matters.
Contacts
Platform Lead
A/Prof Tom Karagiannis
E: tom.karagiannis@baker.edu.au
Our core research team
Dr Julia Liang
Dr Cynthia Soon
Dr Eleni Pitsillou
Location
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
75 Commercial Road, Melbourne
Victoria 3004, Australia