George Institute for Global Health

The George Institute for Global Health
Established 1999 (1999)
Mission Improve the health of millions of people worldwide
Focus Global epidemics, particularly of chronic diseases and injury
Chairman Mike Hawker AM
Principal Directors
  • Prof. Stephen MacMahon
  • Prof. Robyn Norton
Faculty UNSW Sydney
Staff 600 (2017)[1]
Location Sydney, Australia
Website www.georgeinstitute.org

The George Institute for Global Health, also called The George, is an independent medical research institute. The George Institute conducts research that targets preventable illnesses and injuries that are the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, including heart and kidney disease, stroke, diabetes, and injury. It is ranked in the leading ten research institutions in the world for research impact by the SCImago Institutions Rankings World Reports.[2]

With its head office located in Australia, the George Institute conducts research in more than fifty countries, with other bases in China, India and the United Kingdom.

Activities

With a specific focus on the Asia Pacific regions, 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[3][4] health research[5][6] evidence-based research to treat the leading causes of death and disability; engaging with partners and decision makers to make changes to improve health outcomes, particularly in resource poor areas; and building capacity among health professionals, healthcare providers and education for communities to ensure sustainable health outcomes.

Between 1999 and 2017, the George has generated over A$750 million in research grant and fundraising.[7] With over 600 staff globally, the Institute collaborates with universities, health professionals, hospitals and governments.[8]

The Institute's areas of expertise include chronic diseases, such as heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes and stroke; and injury prevention, including road safety, falls prevention and frailty management in an effort to avoid disability.[9][10][11][12][13]

Founded by Professors Stephen MacMahon and Robyn Norton, the George is affiliated with the universities of New South Wales,[1] Peking, and Oxford;[14] having previously been affiliated with The University of Sydney between 1999 and 2017.[1] The George Institute is one of only three academic research organisations accredited to run clinical trials, which ensure unbiased rigor and improved ability to disseminate findings, with the other two organisations being the University of Oxford and Duke University (USA). The George Institute is currently chaired by Mike Hawker AM and the Institute’s board members are business and scientific leaders in both Australia and internationally.

The institute has had major scientific outputs in publications including The Lancet,[15][16] The New England Journal of Medicine,[17][18] PLoS ONE Journal,[19] Heart (formerly British Heart Journal)[20] and more.[21]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Ross, John (1 May 2017). "MRI opts for a new partner". The Australian. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  2. ↑ "Scimago Research Rankings". Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  3. ↑ "Joint Statement From The American Diabetes Association And American Association Of Clinical Endocrinologists". Medical News Today. 25 March 2009. Retrieved 27 July 2009.
  4. ↑ "Largest Ever Trial Conducted In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Complete - "Advance Will Have Huge Implications For Care Of Patients Worldwide"". Medical News Today. 22 May 2008. Retrieved 27 July 2009.
  5. ↑ "Largest Ever Asian Smoking Study Reveals Cardiovascular Health Risks". Medical News Today. 25 September 2005. Retrieved 21 July 2008.
  6. ↑ Sinha, Kounteya (5 September 2007). "BP drugs cut stroke risk in diabetics". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 July 2008.
  7. ↑ "George Institute looks to big funds for impact health projects". Investor Strategy: News. 14 May 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  8. ↑ "History of The George Institute". The George Institute for Global Health. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  9. ↑ "Persistent Low-Back Pain Reduced By Motor Control Exercises". Medical News Today. 2009-01-29. Retrieved 2009-07-27.
  10. ↑ "Research Proves Tai Chi Benefits For Arthritis". Medical News Today. 2009-06-18. Retrieved 2009-07-27.
  11. ↑ "Back pain hurts 5 million Aussies". Science Alert. 2008-12-16. Retrieved 2009-07-27.
  12. ↑ "Stretching before workout 'a waste of time'". News.com.au. 2009-06-16. Retrieved 2009-07-27.
  13. ↑ "Back pain recovery is slow". Science Alert. 2008-07-08. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
  14. ↑ "Affiliates of The George Institute" Retrieved on 2017-05-16.
  15. ↑ "ADVANCE study confirms blood pressure lowering benefits of type 2 diabetes patients". The Lancet. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
  16. ↑ "Early results of major stroke trial, INTERACT, indicates hope for stroke patients". The Lancet. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
  17. ↑ "ADVANCE study highlights tight blood glucose control benefits for type 2 diabetes patients". The New England Journal of Medicine. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
  18. ↑ "The SAFE TBI study provides critical information for intensive care units". The New England Journal of Medicine. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
  19. ↑ "The POLYPILL provides hope for heart care all over the world". PLoS ONE. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
  20. ↑ "First study of heart care in Chinese hospitals set to improve care of heart attack patients, CPACS". Heart. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
  21. ↑ "The George Institute Publications". The George Institute for Global Health. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
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