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CREST - Research Training Facilitators
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CREST - Research training
Our globally recognised Research Training Programs blend academic rigour with practical, real-world application to build research capacity and drive evidence-based healthcare. Developed and delivered by experts at The George Institute for Global Health, these programs empower early career researchers, clinicians, public health professionals, clinical trial staff, and policymakers to lead impactful research across diverse health systems. Offered face-to-face, online, or in blended formats, each course is designed to be globally informed while tailored with regional context to ensure practical relevance. Whether undertaken individually or as part of a broader training pathway, these programs foster innovation, strengthen expertise, and support meaningful collaborations that advance global health outcomes.
Our programs are ideal for:
Clinicians and allied health professionals new to research
Research managers and coordinators
Policy makers and public health practitioners
CREST - Health Policy, Systems & Evaluation
Our services span the development and analysis of health policies and programs, as well as the design and delivery of policy and program evaluations to inform more effective, equitable, and sustainable health outcomes.
Our expertise includes:
Research design - primary and secondary, qualitative and quantitative
Large scale qualitative and quantitative studies
Health system assessments and gap analyses
Health policy and program design services
Retrospective and prospective health policy analysis and evaluations
Large-scale health program evaluations and reform (process, outcome, and impact)
Economic evaluations, analyses and strategy
Health technology assessments (HTA) and training
Health workforce economics
Implementation research and healthcare systems reform to strengthen Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and improve equity in health systems, including the Institute’s Health Equity Action Lab
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CREST - Meta Research and Evidence Synthesis
Our specialised researchers have deep expertise in conducting systematic reviews, evidence synthesis, and meta-analyses to support high-quality, evidence-based decisions in health systems and policies locally and globally.
Our services include:
Rapid reviews for funding priorities, health policies, and programs
Evidence briefs for senior policymakers
Meta-analyses and systematic reviews
Qualitative evidence synthesis
Who we work with:
Local, state and national governments
Global health agencies, multilaterals and foundations
Industry and private organisations
Academic and medical research institutions
NGOs and community organisations
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Our Researchers
CREST - Statistics & Data Science
Our global team of biostatisticians, statisticians and data scientists conduct complex statistical analyses to support health and medical research, ensuring its quality, validity, and reliability. Our data experts can provide the quantitative, qualitative, and statistical analyses needed to answer your complex research questions and support data driven decision-making.
Our services include:
Study Design: Developing robust research plans and complex trial designs.
Data Collection: Gathering data through surveys, administrative records, web scraping, or other means.
Data Management & Governance: Ensuring data quality, validity, and long-term accessibility.
Statistical & Data Analysis: Applying complex statistical models, machine learning, and bioinformatics techniques to analyse data and draw insights.
Predictive analytics: for research and program outcomes
Data Visualization: Creating interactive displays to explore and communicate findings.
CREST - First Nations Research and Consulting
Specialising in First Nations research and engagement, The George Institute’s Guuna Maana team supports culturally safe, Indigenous-led and co-designed research grounded in Indigenous knowledges, values and priorities.
We work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations to ensure respectful, inclusive research design and methodology, as well as equity-centred program development and implementation.
Our services include:
Community-led research centered in Indigenous methodologies
Translational research, data analysis and program evaluation
Equity-centred policy and program design, recommendations and implementation
Training and capacity building, including in Indigenous research methodologies, cultural safety and community engagement
Who we work with:
Local, state and national governments
Public health agencies and networks
Policy planners and senior program managers
Aborigi
Emerging thought leaders - 2024 cohorts
Our emerging thought leaders are passionate about driving change and taking on current challenges to improve health worldwide. As early and mid-career professionals, they offer new perspectives and innovative ideas to push boundaries and make advancements in health research, treatments and policy. Meet our emerging thought leaders and discover how they are making meaningful change.
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Alice WittResearch and Policy Fellow, The George Institute for Global HealthMore info about Alice WittResaercg and Policy Fellow, The George Institute for Global HealthAlice Witt is a Research and Policy Fellow based in the UK office. She works on the MESSAGE (Medical Science Sex and Gender Equity) project, a policy initiative to improve how biomedical, health and care research accounts for sex and gender. Through this work, she engages with stakeholders across the UK research sector to co-design key policy documents and support research funders to implement new sex and gender policies. The
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The George Institute is committed to the highest governance standards, ensuring our work is transparent, accountable, and impactful. Our governance framework guides our global operations and supports our mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.
Governance at The George Institute is built on strong policies, clear accountability, and dynamic leadership. We maintain quality and integrity in everything we do, with a framework that ensures ethical practices and compliance. Our governance structure supports effective decision-making and strategic growth while building trust with our stakeholders.
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The George Institute's Board of Directors provides the leadership and expertise needed to guide our mission forward. With deep experience across health, research, and governance, they are dedicated to advancing global health equity through strategic initiatives and innovative programs. Their vision and commitment ensure we continue to make a meaningful, lasting impact on millions of lives worldwide.
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Our peopleMeet the people driving global health change at The George Institute who are shaping impactful solutions for a healthier world.
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Distinguished Fellows
Our Distinguished Fellows are leading health researchers, policymakers and advocates who offer us invaluable experience and knowledge on global health concerns. With their insights, we can confidently shape our initiatives to address complex health issues, from practicality to policy. Meet our Distinguished Fellows and learn how they are guiding us towards effective, evidence-based health solutions.
Dr. Cara TannenbaumDistinguished Fellow, The George Institute for Global HealthMore info about Dr. Cara TannenbaumDistinguished Fellow, The George Institute for Global HealthDr Cara Tannenbaum is a Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the Université de Montreal. Cara works with researchers, governments, universities and stakeholders interested in gender, sex and health research to set priorities, identify implementation opportunities, build partnerships and translate research evidence to improve the health of all. As well as being a former Scientific Director of the Canadian Institute of Healt