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From the leadership
Prof Otavio Berwanger, Executive Director, The George Institute UK
It’s been a very busy year for The George Institute, marked by major milestones as well as new beginnings. I am honoured and excited to join the Institute as the UK’s Executive Director, at this crucial juncture as we join hands with partners across the globe to deliver our mission of improving the lives of millions worldwide.
The George Institute UK renewed its partnership with Imperial College London, building on a commitment that began in 2020. We celebrated this with a fanfare in November, showcasing the vision and priorities of a collaboration between two world-class centres of scientific excellence.
We also celebrated the launch of the NIHR-funded Global Research Centre to combat non-communicable diseases and environmental change, a partnership led by Imperial and The George Institute India.
But perhaps one of the most exciting changes is our new global leadership, with Prof Anushka Patel, Chief Scientist and Vice-Principal Director, taking over as Chief Executive Officer of the Institute from January 2023. We’re all looking forward to the next phase of achievements and milestones at The George Institute under Anushka’s leadership.
We hope you enjoy reading more about these milestones and some highlights of our work across our pillars of better care, better treatments and healthier societies.
Thank you for being part of our journey.
Latest news
New leadership at The George Institute
The George Institute for Global Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof Anushka Patel as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Welcome Professor Otavio Berwanger
Prof Berwanger has been appointed Executive Director of The George Institute for Global Health UK and Chair in Public Health at Imperial College London.
Destination for Safety 2024 revealed as Delhi
The George Institute has won the bid to host the 15th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion in New Delhi.
New Global Research Centre to combat NCDs and environmental change
A £10m grant has established the NIHR Global Health Research Centre on Non-Communicable Diseases and Environmental Change.
Prof Alta Schutte to co-lead Australia’s National Hypertension Taskforce
A new taskforce has been launched by Australia’s Minister for Health and Aged Care to bring down rates of uncontrolled high blood pressure in the country.
Latest research
Lowering blood pressure can prevent dementia
A global study of over 28,000 people has provided the strongest evidence to date that lowering blood pressure in later life can cut the risk of dementia.
Covid-19 restrictions may have exacerbated India's TB problems
New study examines the possible adverse impact of the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions on India's Tuberculosis control programme.
Intensive blood pressure lowering after clot removal worsens recovery
Largest randomised controlled trial of intensive blood pressure lowering after blood clot removal in stroke patients provides evidence to change existing treatment practice.
News and opinion
Fruit and vegetable prescriptions for diet-related diseases
Prof Jason Wu was interviewed by Australian broadcaster ABC’s Tegan Taylor on his latest research that shows how fresh food prescriptions can improve the health of people with type 2 diabetes.
58,000 Indians die of snakebites every year: why is it still neglected?
Dr Soumyadeep Bhaumik talks to The Quint on why India accounts for more than half the snakebite deaths in the world.
More than one third of primary school staff say their students vape
Prof Simone Pettigrew features on Australia’s Channel 9 News discussing her new study on the rise of vaping in the nation’s schools.
Prof Anushka Patel spoke to Australia’s Channel 9 News about new research showing how a 3-in-1 pill, or polypill, can be a potent weapon against heart attacks and strokes.
Impact: reports and submissions
Contribution to the UK’s first Women’s Health Strategy
The George Institute UK made submissions to the UK Government’s consultation on the country’s long-awaited first Women’s Health Strategy, released in August 2022.
The George Institute’s research informs Australian govt advice on e-cigarettes
The George Institute Australia contributed to the body of evidence analysed by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia to develop its latest advice on e-cigarettes.
Policy brief to help empower Indian consumers make healthier food choices
The George Institute India worked with the World Health Organisation to draft recommendations on an effective front-of-pack labelling policy in the country.
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