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MISSION

To improve global health by educating future and current global health leaders, carrying out trans-disciplinary research, and assuring that the evidence collected informs policy and practice to make a difference.

 OUR AIMS

  1. Provide leading undergraduate, graduate, and professional education programs in global health.
  2. Develop online and onsite training programs in research methods and chronic disease control for low- and middle-income countries.
  3. Expand trans-disciplinary collaboration in global health research and practice. 
  4. Consolidate and synthesize evidence-based best practices to inform research, policy and programs.
  5. Enhance the visibility of global health efforts throughout USC.

OUR APPROACH 

We encourage three basic concepts in working together for a healthier future:

  • Learn about the major causes of the current and future global disease and disability burden and what has and has not worked to control the causes of this burden. 
  • Act to treat current and prevent future disease and disability through trans-disciplinary research, raising awareness, and training of the global public health workforce. 
  • Share data and lessons learned to inform policy change and to develop more effective interventions.

Download IGH's 2009-2010 Brochure (PDF).