Areas of our research

At The George Institute, our areas of research address some of the world’s biggest health challenges, focusing on areas like women’s health, planetary health, and food policy. Each program is designed to tackle specific health concerns through targeted research initiatives that aim to improve prevention, detection, and care. By focusing on these key areas, we work to deliver practical solutions that enhance health outcomes globally.

Brain Health at The George Institute

Brain health

Advancing research to prevent, detect, and manage brain-related diseases, improving care and quality of life for people globally.

Cancer

Ensuring everyone globally has the opportunity to fight cancer by actively working to remove barriers and create sustainable solutions.

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Cardiovascular health

Targeting the primary risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking.

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Critical care

Research focused on every aspect of critical illness management, from pre-hospital care to long-term recovery.

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Food policy

Conducting multidisciplinary research to reduce death and disease linked to diets high in salt, harmful fats, added sugars, and excess energy, as well as harmful products such as ultra-processed foods and alcohol.

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Guunu-maana

Championing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership to drive meaningful, community-led health research.

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Health equity

Bringing together experts from different fields to study health systems and communities, making healthcare fairer (or more equitable) for everyone.

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Health systems science

Dismantling the barriers to affordable heathcare and designing equitable, resilient healthcare systems that serve all communities.

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Injury and trauma

Developing, improving and evaluating cost-effective programs designed to enhance trauma management and rehabilitation.

Injury and Trauma

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Mental health

Developing fair and innovative solutions to improve mental health and support communities facing poverty, violence, and disability.

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MLTC (Multimorbidity)

Driving research to better understand, prevent, and manage multimorbidity, improving health outcomes for those living with multiple chronic conditions.

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Musculoskeletal

Conducting extensive testing and research to identify health interventions that will positively impact the recovery and quality of life of the billions affected by musculoskeletal conditions.

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Planetary health

Developing smart solutions to protect the planet while strengthening people’s health and healthcare systems.

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Renal & metabolic

Reducing the impact of kidney disease and helping people live longer, healthier lives.

Respiratory research at The George Institute

Respiratory

Conducting collaborative, multi-country studies to reduce the global burden of respiratory diseases and ensure equitable access to care.

ASHAs during a training session for the SMARThealth Pregnancy project at a Primary Health Care Centre in Bejjanki, Siddipet India

Women's health

Transforming women’s health through research that improves care, promotes early detection, and advances gender equity worldwide.