Leading research collaborations on chronic diseases worldwide
Find out moreOur 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.
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Diabetes
One in ten of the world’s population will have type 2 diabetes by 2035.
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Heart Disease
Heart disease is a major contributor to the growing global pandemic of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
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Mental Illnesses
Mental disorders represent an ever-increasing burden, to all ages of the population, challenging mental health and health systems.
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Cancer
A leading cause of chronic-disease related death in the world. More than 30% of cancers are preventable.
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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.
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- Australia
Improving the management of Diabetes in Pregnancy in Remote Areas: Darwin, Alice Springs, Cairns
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- Bangladesh
The Bangladesh D-Magic Trial. Diabetes Mellitus: Action Through Groups or Information for Better Control?
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- Columbia
Developing an innovative strategy for hypertension detection, treatment and control in two middle income countries, HOPE-4
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- Australia
Implementing evidence into practice to improve chronic lung disease management in Indigenous Australians: the "Breathe Easy, Walk Easy-Lungs for Life" (BE WELL) project
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- Mexico
Tools and Practices to Reduce CVD and Complications in the Diabetic Population
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- Fiji
- Samoa
Cost effectiveness of salt reduction interventions in Pacific Islands
News and Events
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