Research
The George Institute for International Health's research, policy development and capacity building activities are organised under various divisions:
The Cardiovascular Division investigates the causes, prevention and treatment of a broad range of diseases of stroke, heart attack and other major vascular diseases.
The Critical Care & Trauma Division focuses on all aspects of the management of critically ill patients and the impact of traumatic injury on the patient.
The Injury & Musculoskeletal Division conducts research focusing on road traffic injuries; injury to Indigenous Australians; falls prevention; the burden of injury and musculoskeletal conditions.
The Health Policy Division focuses on research and analysis aimed at improving and supporting government health policy choices.
The Neurological and Mental Health Division is focused on the neurological diseases and related disorders that predominantly affect older people, in particular, stroke, dementia, depression and frailty. The Division also focuses on the interaction between mental health and chronic disease.
The Nutrition and Lifestyle Division focuses on the areas of obesity, tobacco and alcohol, which account for a substantial component of the global burden of disease and diability. In particular, much of the divisional activity is undertaken in lower and middle-income countries.
The Renal Division focuses on the development and implementation of treatment and prevention strategies for kidney disease.