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GLOBAL HEART EQUITY INSTITUTE

Advancing cardiovascular equity for every community.

Global Heart Equity Institute (GHEI) is a research and education institute dedicated to improving cardiovascular health equity in low-resource settings through mobile technology, rigorous science, and accessible health literacy.

Cardiovascular Equity

Focusing on early detection and prevention of cardiovascular disease in communities that are historically underserved.

Mobile PPG & AI

Leveraging smartphone-based photoplethysmography (PPG) and AI modeling to build low-cost, scalable screening tools.

Health Literacy

Translating complex cardiology into accessible content, including short-form media designed for low health literacy environments.

What we focus on

Equity-driven cardiovascular screening, mobile PPG research, and global health literacy.

Where we work

Primarily low- and middle-income settings, with a focus on regions where digital health tools are emerging but still inequitable.

How we work

Through collaboration with clinicians, researchers, and communities, and by sharing data, methods, and educational resources openly.

Scientific foundation

Learn more about the research background and data that inform GHEI’s work.

Programs

Explore GHEI’s core programs in cardiovascular access, health literacy, and open science.

Leadership

Meet the founding director and the evolving leadership structure of the institute.