About the Alliance for Global Health and Science

The Alliance for Global Health and Science envisions a future where all societies conduct cutting-edge research to improve health within their communities.

Addressing health disparities is essential for unlocking greater economic and social stability globally, particularly in our interconnected world. Yet, research focused on diseases that disproportionately threaten underserved and vulnerable populations worldwide lags far behind research on conditions that affect affluent countries. The Alliance was founded on the principle that building global scientific capacity is essential for empowering every society to address the diseases that most affect them. UC Berkeley’s excellence in scientific research, commitment to teaching, and focus on social justice combine to create a powerful foundation for advancing global scientific capacity.

The Alliance for Global Health and Science (the Alliance) is a partnership between the UC Berkeley, Division of Biological Sciences  and School of Public Health. The Alliance partners with Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda to strengthen capacity for independent health sciences research in East Africa. The training and research focus of the Alliance will center on assisting partner institutions to:

• Develop core research, management, and writing skills
• Provide sufficient resources to complete graduate degrees
• Maintain connection of trainee to their country of origin
• Provide seed/early career funding
• “Train the Trainer” (develop mentoring relationships and provide advanced teaching skills training)
• Provide access to publications, equipment, and international scientific exchanges
• Promote engagement with policy makers and regional governments to integrate technology/improve health

The Alliance will draw upon the vast expertise and strengths of faculty at UC Berkeley to enhance scientific capacity to enable people and institutions in developing regions address health challenges important to them.