Dr. Baker received his Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry from the University of London in 1984. His postdoctoral training was carried out in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin where, in 1987, he joined the faculty. Dr. Baker is now Professor of Surgery, Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology and Professor of Biochemistry. He has authored over 60 publications in cardiovascular disease basic research and has presented the results of his studies at national and international meetings.

Dr. Baker's current and past sources of funding include the National Institutes of Health, the American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald Children's Charities and the Culpeper Foundation.