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1. About us The George Institute for Global Health (ABN 90 085 953 331) (The George Institute) is a leading independent global medical research institute established and headquartered in Sydney, Australia with major centres in India and the UK, and an international network of experts and collaborators. Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide, particularly those living in disadvantaged circumstances, by challenging the status quo and using innovative approaches to prevent and treat non-communicable diseases and injury. The George Institute, together with its subsidiaries, employs over 700 employees globally. The George Institute conducts its operations with integrity, credibility, social responsibility and accountability. With the mission of improving the health of millions of people worldwide, The George Institute is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all its business dealings and relationships, including ensuring modern slavery is not

Abhinav Bassi

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Abhinav Bassi is a physiotherapist trained in public health, currently working as a Senior Research Fellow and Operations Lead at the George Institute for Global Health, India. He has a wealth of experience in epidemiological research, advocacy, and civil society network coordination. At present, Abhinav is leading a team of researchers responsible for designing and conducting pragmatic academic trials specifically in the areas of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and COVID-19. His other work at the George Institute includes developing and testing mobile-based decision support systems to prevent, screen, treat, and manage non-communicable diseases.

Mobile health interventions, automation in project management, and interactive dashboard development are some of his key interest areas. 

Nobhojit Roy

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Roy is a Global health researcher with a focus on Trauma outcomes and surgical healthcare systems in resource-poor settings. His academic, clinical and research career as the Professor & Chief of Surgical services at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Hospital, HBNI University, Mumbai (an Universal Health Care scheme), spanned two decades.

On the health policy front, Roy has been the Technical Officer globally for Surgery & Anaesthesia in the Clinical Services & Systems unit at WHO Headquarters, Geneva; the Southeast Asia Regional Health Hub lead at Oxford Policy Management, the National Advisor; Public Health Planning and Evidence at NHSRC - Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) India; Director, State Health Systems Strengthening and Knowledge partnerships at CARE-India, Bihar.

Professor Vivekanand Jha

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Professor Vivekanand Jha is a Senior Professorial Fellow at The George Institute, Chair of Global Kidney Health at the Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, and Past President of the International Society of Nephrology. He served as Executive Director of The George Institute for Global Health India from 2013 to September 2026.

He has wide-ranging research interests, including understanding the health and societal impact of kidney diseases around the world and the development of affordable, scalable and sustainable primary and secondary prevention tools.

He has worked with many organisations including the WHO to develop clinical practice guidelines and advocacy papers, has lectured extensively around the world, and is a prolific writer and editor.

Dr Anita Gadgil

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Dr Anita Gadgil is a senior surgeon, researcher, and global health expert with over 30 years of experience in surgery. A former Professor and Head of General Surgery at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Hospital, Mumbai, Dr. Gadgil has extensive experience in surgical education, cancer prevention and early detection and strengthening healthcare delivery in resource-limited settings. She is Co-Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Emergency, Critical and Operative Care at The George Institute for Global Health, India, and is affiliated with the Department of Preventive Oncology and Public Health, Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Assam. She has led and collaborated on several national and international initiatives with WHO, IARC, Karolinska Institutet, Harvard University, NTNU Norway, and ICMR, contributing to advancing equitable access to quality surgical and cancer care in India and globally.

Our multilateral relationships

Our multilateral relationships harness the power of combined action, collaborating with others to address the world's leading causes of death and disability. WHO Civil Society CommissionThe George Institute is a member of the WHO Civil Society Commission, a global platform that strengthens dialogue and collaboration between WHO and civil society. Through this Commission, we contribute to a collective effort to provide strategic recommendations that enhance WHO's engagement with civil society at global, regional and national levels. As part of a broader network that includes a Steering Committee, annual General Meetings, and thematic Working Groups, our participation helps advance WHO's mission to achieve health for all, support the objectives of the WHO General Programme of Work, and accelerate progress toward the health‑related Sustainable Development Goals.Learn more WHO Global Clinical Trials ForumThe George Institute is a member of the WHO’s Global Clinical Trials Forum, a glob

Megan Wilson-Jones

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Megan is a Policy and Advocacy Advisor in the Impact & Engagement team, working to advance evidence-based global health policies. Her work focuses on engaging multilateral processes to amplify the impact of The George Institute’s research.

Megan brings over 15 years of experience in global health, spanning international NGOs, academic institutions and UN organisations across the UK, Canada and Switzerland. She is particularly passionate about multi-sectoral collaboration and strengthening health systems to achieve UHC.

Originally from South Africa, Megan holds a Master of Science in Global Health and Public Policy from the University of Edinburgh and now resides in the UK.

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