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Using big data to improve the world’s health Fellows at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) impact the health of billions of people by analyzing data and developing new tools. At IHME, we analyze the world’s health data to make better decisions about important health problems. This requires insights from a variety of fields, from computer science to anthropology. Make an impact on billions of lives Advance in a collaborative learning environment A unique opportunity to live in Seattle, a hub of global health and technology Photo Photo Work alongside leading researchers from more than 100 countries around the world It felt really amazing to see that something I worked on directly is making people healthier in another country in the world.” – Former PBF Kyle Heuton Post-Bachelor Fellows (PBFs) use creativity to solve complex global health problems. As a PBF, you will join a community of passionate researchers in our dynamic research institute. We value diversity, innovation, and critical-thinking. "Dr. Chris Murray and his team at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation launched the Global Burden of Disease, using data from researchers around the world. The idea behind Chris's work is simple: We can't cure what we don't understand. If we know what the biggest killers are, we can make sure our efforts to save lives are aimed at the right things." – Bill Gates The IHME Post-Bachelor Fellowship Photo credit: Maëlick Flickr photostream, “Seattle Skyline,” September 2014. Photo by Gates Foundation. India, 2010 Learn more at www.healthdata.org
