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Oct 8, 20241 min read
Pan African Analysis Identifies Genetic Differences in Prostate Cancer Risk
Abstract Men of African descent have the highest prostate cancer incidence and mortality rates, yet the genetic basis of prostate cancer...
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Oct 3, 20241 min read
Cycle 4 Applications of The STARS Program Open October 4, 2024
PI Track - Are you a doctoral level talented early-career researcher committed to a career in cancer research with the potential to lead...
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Sep 11, 20241 min read
The South African Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines
Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most widespread solid organ malignancy in males and ranks as the fifth leading cause of death globally....
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Apr 5, 20246 min read
The Lancet Commission on prostate cancer: planning for the surge in cases
Executive summary Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in 112 countries, and accounts for 15% of cancers. In this Commission,...
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Apr 5, 20242 min read
Global cancer statistics 2022: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries
Abstract: This article presents global cancer statistics by world region for the year 2022 based on updated estimates from the...
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Nov 27, 20232 min read
Beginning Investigator Grant for Catalytic Research (BIG CAT)-Call for Proposals
BIG Cat is a premier initiative by the African OrganizatioBIG Cat is a premier initiative by the African Organization for Research and...
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Aug 25, 20231 min read
Collaboration for Research Methods Development in Oncology Workshop Application
Please find attached some information on the International Collaboration for Research Methods Development in Oncology (CReDO) workshop, a...
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Jul 20, 20231 min read
Clinical Trial on the African Cancer Genome: GMD
African Cancer Genome: GMD Brief Summary: The goal of this study is to develop a comprehensive characterization of genetic and molecular...
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Jul 20, 20231 min read
Using Population Descriptors in Genetics and Genomics Research: A New Framework for an Evolving...
Using Population Descriptors in Genetics and Genomics Research: A New Framework for an Evolving Field (2023). Contributors Committee on...
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Mar 13, 20231 min read
Testing the generalizability of ancestry-specific polygenic risk scores to predict prostate...
On behalf of NCI’s Epidemiology and Genomics Research Program (EGRP), it is my pleasure to inform you that your manuscript, Testing the...
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Mar 8, 20231 min read
Notice of Special Interest: Administrative Supplements for NCI Global Oncology Mentored Research
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-CA-23-038.html Issued by National Cancer Institute Purpose The purpose of this...
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Mar 7, 20231 min read
Fundamental discoveries for prostate cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa: The MADCaP network
https://ecancer.org/en/video/10836-fundamental-discoveries-for-prostate-cancer-in-sub-saharan-africa-the-madcap-network' Dr Timothy...
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Dec 23, 20212 min read
A Rare Germline HOXB13 Variant Contributes to Risk of ProstateCancer in Men of African Ancestry
Burcu F. Darst , Raymond Hughley, Aaron Pfennig, Ujani Hazra, Caoqi Fan, Peggy Wan, Xin Sheng, Lucy Xia, Caroline Andrews, Fei Chen,...
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Sep 9, 20212 min read
Clinical Characteristics of PCa Patients in West and South Africa in the MADCAP Consortium
Mohamed Jalloh, Denzel Zhu, Ilir Agalliu, Caroline Andrews, Evan Kovac, Ben Adusei, Nana Yaa F. Snyper, James E. Mensah, Victoria Okyne,...
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Aug 26, 20213 min read
GENOMIC DIVERSITY OF PROSTATE CANCER ACROSS THE AFRICAN DIASPORA
SPECIFIC AIMS African American men (AAM) suffer from the highest rates of carcinoma of the prostate (CaP) in the world, with an...
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Aug 26, 20212 min read
Processing and Analysis of Tissue Samples from Esophageal Cancer Patients in an African Setting
Lucien Ferndale, Mishalan Moodley, Wenlong C. Chen, Reubina Wadee, Colleen A. Wright, Mohamed Iqbal Parker, Pascale Willem, and...
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Aug 19, 20215 min read
NCI Awards 4 Grants to Strengthen Institutional Capacity for Cancer Research in LMICs
August 19, 2021, by Sudha Sivaram, Ph.D., M.P.H. Workforce development for cancer research is a central component of the National Cancer...
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Jun 3, 20211 min read
The rising burden of cancer in low- and middle-Human Development Index countries
Temidayo Fadelu, Timothy R Rebbeck First published: 04 June 2021 Abstract Cancer and other noncommunicable diseases represent a growing...
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