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 PERSIAN Cohort Study

In 2014, the Ministry of Health and Medical Education in Iran launched a multi-center cohort study, the PERSIAN (Prospective Epidemiological Research Studies in IrAN) Cohort Study. This study aims to assess the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Iran and identify associated risk factors in order to tailor effective preventative measures and implement health-related policies. Continue reading to learn more about the impactful work being done by this cohort.

NEWSLETTER

June 2023 Quarterly Newsletter

Read about IHCC’s latest news, updates, events and more in the June 2023 quarterly newsletter.

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HOW WE WORK

Working Groups

  • Data Standards and Infrastructure
  • Scientific Strategy and Cohorts Enhancement

Core Committees

  • Workforce & Training Core Committee
  • Policy Core Committee
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Core Committee

OUR COMMUNITY

Making Connections, Revolutionizing Health Science

Over 70 cohorts

More than 50 million total participants

Representing over 40 countries and regions

OUR FUNDERS

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