Linking cohorts, understanding biology, improving health
We are a global community of cohorts working together to advance science and improve health for all.
It is our mission to forge cohort connections that revolutionize population health science by providing sustainable data infrastructure, cultivating a collaborative research environment, and promoting policies and best practices that foster connectivity, interoperability, and reciprocity.
IHCC SPOTLIGHT
The Opioid Cohort Consortium (OPICO)
OPICO is a consortium of 10-12 existing cohort studies that aims to harmonize data from these cohorts and their linked medication dispensing records to generate new data on opioid use in these cohorts and study whether using opioids is associated with cancer risk. Continue reading to learn more about the impactful work being done by this cohort consortium.
NEWSLETTER
March 2023 Quarterly Newsletter
Read about IHCC’s latest news, updates, events and more in the March 2023 quarterly newsletter.




HOW WE WORK
Working Groups
IHCC has four working groups, each designed to carry out specific projects and initiatives aligned with our mission:
- Data Standards and Infrastructure
- Policies and Systems
- Scientific Strategy and Cohorts Enhancement
- Training and Workforce Development
OUR COMMUNITY
Making Connections, Revolutionizing Health Science
Over 70 cohorts
More than 50 million total participants
Representing over 40 countries and regions

LATEST NEWS
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EVENTS
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PostDoc Opportunity with MAUCO Cohort
01/30/2023 -
Register for Merck Innovation Cup 2023
01/25/2023
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OUR FUNDERS



