We, at the National University of Singapore, had the privilege of hosting our distinguished guests from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, to honour our collaborations.
- Prof. Andrea Baccarelli, Dean of the Faculty
- Prof. Jorge E. Chavarro, Dean for Academic Affairs
- Ms. Liz DeLuci, Vice Dean for Development and Alumni Relations
The GloW team and Harvard delegates engaged in strategic research discussions on the Nurses’ Health Studies and the GUT study at NUS Medicine
Exploring Intergenerational Health Impacts
Three legendary major cohort studies for women’s health, the Nurses’ Health Studies I, II, and III were discussed. These are among the world’s largest cohort studies and are classic examples widely featured in epidemiology textbooks. Perhaps lesser known is the GUTS cohort, which enrolled the offspring of NHSII participants (they are now over 30 years of age!) —enabling researchers to examine women’s health across the life course and intergenerational impacts.
The meeting featured a rare behind-the-scenes account of participant recruitment, retention, and stewardship of massive longitudinal data since the Nurses’ Health Study I began in 1976, while exploring recent research and exciting opportunities for multidisciplinary research collaborations in women’s health. This visit reinforces GloW’s mission is to build a global platform for multidisciplinary endeavours for promoting women’s health.
The NUS–Harvard Women’s Health Initiative (NUSHINE)
A key driver of this international partnership is the NUS–Harvard Women’s Health Initiative (NUSHINE). NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health are actively fostering international, multidisciplinary collaborations on research, education (Master of Science in Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine), and health advocacy (Women’s Health Conference 2026). Together, we are bridging the gaps between research, policy, and practice to improve health outcomes and well-being for women, their children, and their families.
Call for Collaborators
Addressing the most pressing challenges in global women’s health requires collaborative effort. We welcome researchers, clinicians, and policymakers who are passionate about driving evidence-based, preventive care for women to reach out for potential collaborations.