Vision: A future where all people, regardless of where they live, can thrive in healthy communities
Mission: Improving individual and public health through innovative interdisciplinary research, training, and partnerships in local and global contexts
The Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health (VIGH) facilitates expanding and coordinating global health research and training initiatives at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Our "center-without-walls" philosophy nurtures collaborative trans-institutional partnerships among and within departments and schools on campus, including VUMC and Vanderbilt University, and with partner institutions around the globe. VIGH strives to implement sustainable, scalable health and development programs in resource-limited settings through innovative multidisciplinary approaches rooted in strong academic research and training.
