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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- Ukraine
Integrating Treatment for Mental Disorders in Methadone Clinics
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- India
- Tanzania
- Brazil
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for Dementia: International implementation
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- South Africa
- Sweden
- Uganda
SMART2D - A people-centred approach through Self-Management and Reciprocal learning for the prevention and management of Type-2-Diabetes
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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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- Vietnam
An integrated health-sector strategy to combat COPD and asthma in Vietnam: A pragmatic stepped intervention cluster randomized trial
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- Canada
Preventing repeated suicide attempts in Ningxia China and Nunavut Canada
News and Events
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