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About Global Noncommunicable Diseases Alliance

The GNCDAÌýwas launched in 2019 within the Department of Medicine, the Department of Pediatrics, and McGill Global Health Programs. It is led by a multi-disciplinary steering committee wishing to increase mobilization of McGill’s health professionals and researchers in Global Health activities pertaining to NCDs.


Our mandate

  1. Research: Promote capacity of high-quality research for prevention and control of NCDs in collaboration with partners from low- and middle-income countries.
  2. Education: Offer cross-cultural learning experiences, clinical observations and tele-seminars with partnering institutions.
  3. Capacity-building: Strengthen the health system response to NCDs through training of healthcare workforce and implementation of affordable medicine and technology.
  4. Funding: Provide funding for micro-research grants to healthcare professionals, residents, and faculty from resource-limited settings.


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