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		            Our Mission and Vision
	            
	
                 Photo credit: FIC/David Snyder
Photo credit: FIC/David Snyder   
Mission
 
The Fogarty International Center is dedicated to advancing the mission of the 
   National Institutes of Health (NIH) by supporting and facilitating global health research conducted by U.S. and international investigators, building partnerships between health research institutions in the U.S. and abroad, and training the next generation of scientists to address global health needs.
Learn more about 
   global health at NIH.
 Photo credit: Datadyne
Photo credit: Datadyne  
 
 
Vision
 
The Fogarty International Center's vision is a world in which the frontiers of health research extend across the globe and advances in science are implemented to reduce the burden of disease, promote health, and extend longevity for all people.
Learn how Fogarty's 
   research and research training programs support this vision.