We work with civil society groups and networks at local, regional and global levels, sharing evidence and identifying opportunities to influence health-related decisions. Our collective advocacy aims to build momentum and drive changes that reduce inequities and improve the health of millions of people worldwide. Action for Global Health UKLearn moreMore info about Action for Global Health UKAction for Global Health (AfGH) is a network of over 50 organizations working in global health. They connect members with key decision-makers, provide opportunities for joint advocacy and campaigning, and foster a collaborative community to drive progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being).Visit the website UK Working Group on NCDsLearn moreMore info about UK Working Group on NCDsThe UK Working Group on NCDs is a coalition of over 20 UK-based civil society organizations focused on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as a critical international development issue. Their

What are clinical trials? Clinical trials are research studies with humans, designed to test new treatments to find better ways to prevent, detect or treat disease1. Clinical trials are also sometimes referred to as interventional trials. The sorts of treatments being investigated include medicines or drugs, cells and other biological products, surgical procedures, radiologic procedures, devices, behavioural treatments, process-of-care changes, preventive care, and other items.2 Clinical trials rely on having members of the general public agree to take part. What happens in a clinical trial? In a clinical trial, participants meet with researchers who go through what the clinical trial will involve. All participants must be advised about the objectives of the research, what is expected of them, as well as any risks that may be experienced during and after the trial. Trials must follow a carefully controlled protocol, which is a plan that describes what researchers will do in the stu

The Centre for Operational and Research Excellence (CORE) is a global group and provides high-quality expertise as well as robust operations, systems and processes to deliver The George Institute’s research strategy. CORE’s strategy is to: Achieve and maintain quality and integrity in research Build core skills and capacity in research operations Build and maintain robust systems and processes to enable and support research operations Knowledge management in research operations across The George Institute CORE’s functional activities include: Data Management: DM planning, database build and maintenance, quality data management practices, data cleaning, data sharing processes Project operations: budget development for funding applications, project start-up, implementation and close-out to high quality standards Research strategy and services: funding applications, internal grant programs, research capacity development

Researchers at The George Institute for Global Health, UK, led by Executive Director Professor Otavio Berwanger, are spearheading a programme of work to transform that way we deliver large-scale clinical trials. This programme is borne out of a recognition of the limitations of the ‘traditional’ clinical trial model – and the health gains (social, environmental and economic) – to be had in investigating pragmatic, innovative and efficient approaches. In both the so-called ‘traditional’ and innovative trial models, the gold standard of randomisation controls for both known and unknown confounding factors that could influence trials outcomes, and represents the optimal method to work out whether a healthcare intervention reduces the risk of patient-important outcomes and so inform clinical practice. Where the two models differ is that the traditional approach requires participants be screened and recruited in a trial site by a team of investigators, and so demands both a

Since 2019, the Health 10x Accelerator has supported Australia's brightest health and medtech entrepreneurs in developing affordable and scalable solutions to the world's most pressing unmet health and medical needs. Delivered in partnership with UNSW, the 10-week program provides startups with funding, mentorship, and resources to navigate regulatory pathways, refine investment strategies, and scale globally. Key partners and supporters, including Virtus Health, UNSW Tyree Institute of Health Engineering (IHealthE), Platypus MedTech Consulting, Genesys Electronics Design, Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct, Liverpool Innovation Precinct and AstraZeneca, offer additional support in coaching, investment, and specialised expertise. With the support of our partners and collaborators, startups can gain access to state-of-the-art facilities, collaboration spaces, and commercialisation specialists, enhancing their ability to create impactful solutions that transform global health outc

For over a decade, our award-winning digital platform SMARThealth has already been empowering frontline community health workers to identify, refer and manage early signs of cardiovascular disease in local communities in India and Indonesia. Over a decade later, our technology is evolving, now using a bespoke large language model chatbot to remove in-built gender bias in guideline-based advice for pregnant women. In Australia, we’re using machine learning to be able to predict the risk of cardiovascular disease in women using routine screening mammography, which could potentially lead to a low cost “two for one” screening test that may be more accurate than traditional methods. SMARThealth ChatGPT : Supporting community health workers to provide guideline-based maternal care in rural IndiaLearn more Predicting cardiovascular risk using routine mammograms Learn more

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The Workplace Gender Equality Agency reports the gender pay gaps of Australian organisations and employers are invited to provide a supporting statement. We are committed to eliminating our gender pay gap with a structured, accountable program of measures across all our offices and welcome this opportunity to provide an update on our progress in Australia. Please refer to our 2024 Employer Statement on this page for more information. View the 2025 statement View the 2024 statement View the 2023 statement What is gender pay gap? The gender pay gap is the difference in earnings between men and women in the workplace, expressed as a percentage over men’s earnings. It can be measured based on men and women’s average or median earnings. The gender pay gap is different from equal pay, whereby men and women are paid the same amount for the same, or comparable roles. Our gender pay gap The median gender pay gap refers to the difference

The George Institute's Women’s Health Program aims to improve the health of women and girls around the world by adopting a life course and equity approach. We are a global group of researchers, clinicians, policy and advocacy specialists, and communications specialists who are passionate about improving the lives and health of women and girls through conducting high-quality, innovative and cutting-edge research. AI and women’s health Artificial intelligence is changing our world with exciting potential to improve women’s health. Some examples include improved diagnosis, prediction of future disease, clinical decision support, health worker training and continuous supportive supervision, and rapid evidence synthesis. However, AI also brings challenges, with the risk of entrenching biases for groups underrepresented in large datasets used to train AI models, the risk of hallucinations, a changing regulatory environment, concerns around the energy required, and safety concerns for use

We are delighted to announce that The George Institute will be sending a delegation to the Conference of Parties (COP 29), the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, to be held from 11 November – 22 November in Baku, Azerbaijan. The George Institute values the opportunity to engage with this unique platform for global collaboration, policy development, networking, knowledge transfer, and advocacy, all of which are essential for advancing evidence-informed action on planetary health.  Meet the COP29 delegation During Week 1, we are thrilled to support the participation of Dr Harshita Umesh, who will be serving as the Co-Contact Point for the Health Working Group of the official children and youth constituency of the UNFCCC – YOUNGO. You can learn more about her profile and connect with her here. During Week 2, we are thrilled to have members of our Neurology and Mental Health research and Impact & Engagement teams attend - collectively advocating fo

The George Institute for Global Health is a global medical research institute that focuses on non-communicable diseases and injury.  With centres in four countries (Australia, China, India and the UK) and offices and staff in many others, we are monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation.  As a global organisation experienced in operating across time zones with flexible working hours, we are well suited to working remotely and continuing to deliver on our mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.  A major focus for us is the safety and well-being of our staff across the globe and we are putting in place plans to ensure they are supported in their work and life, tailored for each setting we are in.    The George Institute will be monitoring external events and adjusting accordingly, with our staff, partners and research programs, front of mind. The importance of chronic disease co-morbidity in terms of the impact of COVID-19 infe