The MU-JHU NCDs Collaborative

Knowledge across borders. Better NCD care for all.

A nursing-led partnership uniting Mahidol University and Johns Hopkins University to advance research, education and practice for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) care.

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Established2021Officially opened 25 March

Nursing-ledBy nurses, for healthInternational collaboration

Our focusResearch · Education · PracticeBetter NCD outcomes

Our purpose

We connect nursing leaders, researchers and institutions to turn evidence into better care.

Noncommunicable diseases cross every border. Our response should too.

The center brings together the strengths of the Faculty of Nursing and Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital at Mahidol University with Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. We generate and apply nursing science that improves outcomes for people living with NCDs across our region and beyond. Our work is grounded in partnership, guided by equity and driven by real-world impact.

Our mission

Turning knowledge into better NCD outcomes.

Our mission is to build knowledge and nursing capacity through international multidisciplinary research, then translate evidence through education, practice and policy for healthier communities.

Research
Education
Practice
Policy

How we work

One connected journey.

From strengthening people to generating evidence and translating it into care.

Capacity building

We empower nurses and health professionals through training, mentorship and leadership development.

Collaborative research

We conduct rigorous, multidisciplinary research that addresses priority NCD challenges in our communities.

Global knowledge exchange

We connect institutions and researchers to share evidence, perspectives and practical experience across borders.

Education & future leaders

We create learning opportunities that prepare the next generation to translate evidence into practice and policy.

Our impact

Evidence that travels beyond borders.

Research & review articles

A growing body of evidence for NCD care.

International presentations

Sharing knowledge with global audiences.

2026

WHO SEARO workshop

Systematic review capacity building.

2026

ICOPE short course

Integrated care training for health professionals.

One center, a shared global mission

Stronger together, impact everywhere.

We bridge disciplines, institutions and countries to advance nursing science and NCD care for all. The network also collaborates with the School of Nursing, University of Wollongong, since 2023.

Research

Education

Practice