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How We Work

A circle of knowledge, action and global impact in health

Infografía: Investigación, Traslación y Formación
Photo: ISGlobal’s value chain aims to create a virtuous circle around the knowledge generated through research.

Knowledge creation: Research

Research is the backbone of ISGlobal, which carries out its scientific activity with a translational approach and in collaboration with multiple partners and collaborators.

Since its merger with the Centre for Research in Environmental Epidemiology (CREAL) in June 2016, ISGlobal has focused its efforts on two major areas of research: infectious diseases, on the one hand, and non-communicable diseases and the environment, on the other.

Its multidisciplinary approach enables it to address projects from different scientific fields, ranging from molecular biology to clinical research and epidemiology.

Knowledge application: Translation and Impact on Society

The Translation and Impact on Society area is the core of ISGlobal’s strategic knowledge translation activities.

Its role is to act simultaneously as a think tank and a catalyst for action, with the aim of studying reality in order to help transform it.

Its working methodology combines multidisciplinary analysis based on scientific evidence with the impact generated through influence on the global agenda and direct participation in international development projects.

Knowledge transfer: Education and Training

ISGlobal contributes to the training of the diverse professionals working in the field of global health through an academic programme of excellence.

The experience and knowledge gained through scientific research and fieldwork are combined with the academic strength of the University of Barcelona (UB), Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) and other leading international institutions.

All of this is structured through collaboration agreements established with prestigious academic and scientific institutions.