IHRI delivers its mission through a network of specialized, interdisciplinary centers that function as hubs for research, education, and applied innovation. Each center unites global experts, practitioners, and learners to co-create solutions for the world’s most pressing health and societal challenges. Pioneering a unique approach through our ‘virtual research centers,’ these operate as both physical locations and dynamic online environments – effectively “with and without physical walls” – accommodating diverse international groups of students, faculty, researchers, and innovators. These collaborative online platforms seamlessly bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and transformative education.