George Institute for Global Health

The George Institute for Global Health, is an independent medical research institute headquartered in Australia with offices in China, India and the United Kingdom.[1] The George Institute conducts research on non-communicable disease, including heart and kidney disease, stroke, diabetes, and injury.[2][3][4][5][6] The institute is known for conducting large-scale clinical studies.[7][8][9] Between 1999 and 2017, the George has consumed over A$750 million in research grant and fundraising.[10]

The George Institute for Global Health
Established1999 (1999)
MissionImprove the health of millions of people worldwide
Principal Directors
  • Prof. Stephen MacMahon
  • Prof. Robyn Norton
Location
Websitewww.georgeinstitute.org

History

The institute was founded by Stephen MacMahon and Robyn Norton, the George is affiliated with the universities of New South Wales,[11] Peking, and Imperial College;[12][self-published source?] having previously been affiliated with The University of Sydney between 1999 and 2017.[11]

Notable researchers who were among the top 2% of those cited globally in 2019 are Simone Pettigrew, Meg Jardine, Pallab K Maulik and Soumyadeep Bhaumik.[13][14]

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