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who we are

We are a leading independent global medical research institute focused on the world's biggest health challenges.

What we do

what we do

We conduct research and identify practical approaches towards better treatments, better care, and healthier societies.

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We are raising funds to support research posts, fellowships programs and infrastructure across our major centres in Australia, India, China and the UK.

Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide

Better treatments

Finding better treatments for the world's biggest health challenges

Better care

Transforming primary health care to support better health for more people

Healthier societies

Harnessing the power of communities, governments & markets to improve health

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I’m struggling to breathe with all the bushfire smoke – could I have undiagnose…

The Conversation 15 Jan 2020
Report: self regulation for salt reduction not working

Food and Drink Business 14 Jan 2020
Regularly getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night 'cuts your risk of h…

Daily Mail Australia 18 Dec 2019

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Meet Professor Simone Pettigrew, Program Head, Food Policy

Professor Simone Pettigrew is the Program Head of Food Policy at The George Institute for Global Health.

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Australia Newtown, Sydney
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Australia Newtown, Sydney

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