The George Institute for International Health
- The George Institute for International Health
The George Institute for International Health is a medical research body with operations in Sydney, Beijing, and Hyderabad. It seeks to develop solutions to the growing problems of cardiovascular disease, injury, mental health and neurological diseases through research, evidence-based policy development and a range of capacity development programs.
Populations of the Asian and Western Pacific regions are a major focus of The George Institute's activities (see population health). The Institute works to identify effective and affordable prevention and treatment strategies, and to strengthen health systems for disease and injury control through:
*Large-scale clinical, epidemiological and health services research projects [cite news |title=Largest Ever Asian Smoking Study Reveals Cardiovascular Health Risks |url=http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/31122.php |work=Medical News Today |date=2005-09-25 |accessdate=2008-07-21 ] [cite news |title=BP drugs cut stroke risk in diabetics |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/HealthScience/BP_drugs_cut_stroke_risk_in_diabetics_/articleshow/2337970.cms |work=The Times of India |date=2007-09-05 |accessdate=2008-07-21 ]
*Evidence-based health policy development, implementation and evaluation
*Capacity-building in epidemiology, clinical research, biostatistics and policy development, partnerships with health authorities, academic institutions, governments, non-governmental organisations and multi-lateral agencies.
The Institute is formally associated with the University of Sydney through a memorandum of understanding that designates the Institute as a research department of the University, reporting directly to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. Many staff of the Institute have full or conjoint academic appointments at the University of Sydney, and work in close collaboration with colleagues in the School of Public Health and the Central Clinical School. The Institute is also formally associated with the Sydney Institutes of Health and Medical Research, which comprises those health and medical research institutes affiliated with both the University of Sydney and Sydney South West Area Health Service.
The George Institute has over 180 staff working on projects in over 40 countries with the collaboration of more than 400 hospitals and universities worldwide. Areas of expertise include:
*Injury Prevention,
*Trauma Care
*Renal Disease
*Cardiovascular Disease
*Mental Health
*Neurological Diseases
*Epidemiology
*Biostatistics
*Population Health
The principal directors of the Institute are Stephen MacMahon and Robyn Norton.
References
External links
* [http://www.thegeorgeinstitute.org/ The George Institute] official site
* [http://www.globalizationandhealth.com/ Globalization and Health] A global health journal
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