GW Center for Global HealthWho We AreThe George Washington Center for Global Health carries out innovative research and scholarly service activities to meet the evolving challenges of the 21st century global health and development environment. Working with a diverse group of partners, the Center aims to strengthen the link between science and policy and to improve responses to critical health issues around the world. The Center maintains four specific objectives in the pursuit of its mission:
The Center is affiliated with the Department of Global Health and works closely with other departments in the School of Public Health and Health Services, the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and the Elliott School of International Affairs, among others. In addition, the Center enjoys collaborative relationships with a broad array of private, governmental, non-governmental, and international agencies that are actively involved in global health and development issues. What We DoThe Center for Global Health brings a wealth of experience to global health and development research and practice. The Center is committed to developing and applying practical approaches to build sustainable capacity for leadership in health and development, reduce health disparities, and strengthen health systems and services. Center Staff and Global Health Service Fellows provide technical support and implement projects in the following areas:
The Center also sponsors a number of events that bring key scholars and health professionals to the university to talk about critical global health issues. Annual events include the Global AIDS Roundtable Series and the Global Hunger Summit. For more information on upcoming events, check the Center for Global Health website at: http://www.gwu.edu/~cih/. Contact UsThe George Washington Center for Global Health2175 K St., NW, Suite 810 Department of Global Health School of Public Health and Health Services The George Washington University Washington, DC 20037 Phone: (202) 416-0092 Email: cghinfo@gmail.com Web site: http://www.gwu.edu/~cih/ Director: James Sherry, MD, PhD |