Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
AbbreviationIHME
Formation2007; 17 years ago (2007)
TypeResearch institute
PurposeAccelerating global health progress through sound measurement and accountable science
Location
Parent organization
University of Washington
Websitehealthdata.org Edit this at Wikidata

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) is a public health research institute of the University of Washington in Seattle. Its research fields are global health statistics and impact evaluation.

IHME is headed by Christopher J.L. Murray, a physician, health economist, and global health researcher, and professor at the University of Washington Department of Global Health, which is part of the School of Medicine. IHME conducts research and trains scientists, policymakers, and the public in health metrics concepts, methods, and tools. Its mission includes judging the effectiveness and efficacy of health initiatives and national health systems.[1][2] IHME also trains students at the post-baccalaureate and post-graduate levels.

  1. ^ McNiel, Donal (16 February 2008). "Gates Foundation's Influence Criticized". New York Times. Retrieved 9 May 2010.
  2. ^ Doughton, Sandi (9 April 2008). "Seattle institute aims to help cure world-health data disorder". Seattle Times. Retrieved 9 May 2010.