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University 麻豆精选 researchers are helping to tackle global health challenges in low- and middle-income countries around the world. The Global Health Impact Hub provides training, networking and support for global health researchers at UoB and our partner organisations, while also helping to raise awareness of their work. Find out more about our global health studies and researchers on this website, and connect with us via globalhealthhub@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
Co-Director
Reader in Epidemiology and Primary Care
Dr Rachel Jordan is a Reader in Epidemiology & Primary Care. Her research focuses mainly on the early diagnosis, management and prognosis of COPD in the primary care setting. She has successfully led several NIHR-funded programmes including a £2.4m programme grant (the Birmingham Lung Improvement Studies) and a £2m Global Health Research Group grant (Breathe Well) building capacity in four low- and middle-income countries to conduct research on COPD prevention, diagnosis and management in the primary care setting. Rachel is a member of the research leadership team and immediate past chair of the research committee of the , and the College Academic Lead for Global Health Research.
Co-Director
Professor of Global Health Research
Professor Justine Davies' aim is to do research that informs development of health systems that deliver quality care in lower- or middle-income countries. All of her research aims to answer a policy relevant question and she often works with policy makers, including the WHO. Specialty areas of interest are conditions that require surgery to treat, injuries, and cardiovascular diseases and their risk factors. All of these specialty areas require a joined-up health system that provides good quality care. Professor Davies is the lead of the Institute for Global Innovation’s Ageing Frailty, and Resilience theme. She also is the co-PI of the NIHR funded Global Health Group – Equi-Injury.
GHIH Project Manager
Jo is project manager of the Global Health Impact Hub, as well as Programme Manager for Breathe Well South America. Jo has extensive experience in project management as well as knowledge, learning and impact.
GHIH Project Administrator
Charlie is project administrator for the Global Health Impact Hub, Breathe Well South America, and Applied Health research.