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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- Ireland
- Italy
- Spain
- United Kingdom
The TackSHS Project: Tackling second-hand tobacco smoke and e-cigarette emissions: exposure assessment, novel interventions, impact on lung diseases and economic burden in diverse European populations
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- Bangladesh
- Nepal
- Pakistan
Tobacco cessation within TB programmes: A ‘real world’ solution for countries with dual burden of disease
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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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- Canada
Preventing repeated suicide attempts in Ningxia China and Nunavut Canada
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- Belgium
- Germany
- Greece
- Italy
- France
- Netherlands
Meeting the Needs of Dementia Patients with severe behavioural difficulties (RECAGE)
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- Rwanda
- South Africa
- Uganda
Utilizing HIV/AIDS infrastructure as a gateway to chronic care of hypertension in Africa
News and Events
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