Tulane Center for Evidence-Based Global Health (CEBGH)
The mission of the Tulane Center for Evidence-Based Global Health (CEBGH) is to promote
and support evidence-based research addressing today's most critical global health issues with
a goal to promote the use of randomized controlled trials as a method of evaluation for clinical
and population-based global health interventions. The CEBGH has the following objectives:
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To provide methodological expertise in designing, conducting and analyzing trials
through the establishment of a Tulane core faculty and an international team of experts.
The Center places a special emphasis on the methodology of cluster randomization and
practical trials;
To offer administrative and logistical support in writing proposals and coordinating
international trials;
To facilitate multidisciplinary and international research by developing a global network
of partners and field research units; and
To stimulate ideas and discussion on randomized trials in global health research,
including priorities and methodological and ethical issues, through the creation of a
seminar series and thematic workshops.
Center staff members include a director and assistant director and a full-time program manager.
The CEBGH‘s main office is located within the Tulane SPHTM and offers state-of-the-art
facilities for trainees and research activities. The center’s office includes a conference room and
office space, including six IBM-compatible microcomputers, which are networked and include
internet/intranet access. Software for data entry, statistical analysis (SAS, SPSS, STATA),
graphics and word processing is available. The office is also equipped with a photocopier,
voicemail and telephones with conferencing capabilities. A dedicated fax machine is available
for the proposed study. In addition, school-wide services such as library resources, computer
support staff, large conference rooms, and audio-visual equipment are available. Office facilities
are available for ordering and shipping supplies through the CEBGH.