Leading research collaborations on chronic diseases worldwide

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Our key areas

We fund, develop and facilitate innovative research collaborations between low- and middle-income and high-income countries in the fight against chronic diseases.

  • Diabetes

    One in ten of the world’s population will have type 2 diabetes by 2035.

  • Heart Disease

    Heart disease is a major contributor to the growing global pandemic of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

  • Mental Illnesses

    Mental disorders represent an ever-increasing burden, to all ages of the population, challenging mental health and health systems.

  • Cancer

    A leading cause of chronic-disease related death in the world. More than 30% of cancers are preventable.

  • Lung Diseases

    Chronic lung diseases such as asthma, lung cancer, and chronic pulmonary obstructive disease.

See what our researchers are working on

Our dedicated teams are involved in many research projects around the globe.

News and Events

View the GACD blog to catch up on our news, researchers and projects.