Jefferson’s Global Centers
Today’s Global Jefferson builds on decades of engagement with people and institutions around the world. The University’s regionally focused centers, consortia and initiatives are powerful engines for sustaining and expanding our dynamic international community – continuously creating opportunities for Jeffersonians to engage in education, research and health care worldwide and welcoming guests from around the globe to our home in the Philadelphia region.
Office of Global Affairs
The Office of Global Affairs coordinates Jefferson’s international research, education and clinical partnerships, connecting Jefferson faculty, students and researchers with academic and clinical partners worldwide.
(Left to right): Simal Thind, Jesse Bradford-Rogers, Parth Lalakia, Richard Derman, Danielle DeSantis, Anmol Patted
International Research & Global Engagement
The Office of Global Affairs serves as Jefferson’s central resource for building and sustaining international collaboration – from early partnership development through grant management, bilateral exchange coordination and long-term relationship stewardship.
International Partnerships
Each center cultivates long-term relationships with institutions in its region, supporting faculty and student exchanges, joint degree programs, study away experiences and collaborative research. These partnerships are grounded in a commitment to equity – working with international colleagues and communities rather than simply conducting research in these countries.
Research and Grant Coordination
The Office of Global Affairs supports multi-country clinical trials including research development, grant coordination and dissemination of findings across its centers. Active research includes maternal and newborn health, global surgery, mental health, rehabilitation science and health systems strengthening. Funding partners include the National Institute of Health, Foundation for the NIH, Thrasher, Gates Foundation and Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, among others.
United States Office Location
1020 Walnut St.
Suite 520
Philadelphia, PA 19107