Center for Global Health and Development
Boston University
PMNCH constituency
Academic, research and training institutes
Focal point
Prof. Jonathon Simon
Position
Director
Health focus
- Health systems strengthening
- Maternal/reproductive health
- Newborn health
- Child health
Priority action area(s)
- MNCH Core packages of interventions
- Strengthening human resources
Mission statement
The Center for Global Health and Development (CGHD) is a multidisciplinary applied research center that seeks to engage faculty from across Boston University to help solve the critical global health and social development challenges of our times. The mission of the center is to conduct high-quality, policy- and program-relevant applied research and to advocatre for the use of the research evidence to improve the health of low-income or marginalized populations around the world. Through our collaborative work with scientists worldwide, we seek to strengthen individual and institutional capacity to conduct and utilize research.