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Cancer news, resources and funding for global health researchers
Cancer and other
chronic, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are reaching epidemic proportions globally and are taking a particular toll on populations in the developing world. Cancer survival tends to be poorer in developing countries most likely because of a combination of late diagnosis and limited access to treatment. Many cancers could be prevented by applying existing knowledge, implementing tobacco control programs, vaccinating against liver and cervical cancers, providing early detection and treatment, and instituting public health campaigns promoting healthy diets and exercise.
To combat this crisis, the
Center for Global Health at the
National Cancer Institute (NCI) at NIH supports research throughout the developing world, working to establish cancer registries, increase the availability of palliative care and support research training so the scientific capacity exists to help combat the disease.
Also, Fogarty supports cancer research through its
NCD-Lifespan and
Tobacco and Health Research and Capacity Building programs.
Recent News
- Grantee news:
HDFCCC received D43 award from Fogarty International to build a cancer research training program in Tanzania
University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Global Cancer Program news, November 18, 2020 -
Reducing cancer’s global burden: A conversation with NCI Center for Global Health Director Dr. Satish Gopal
NCI
Cancer Currents blog, September 24, 2020 -
NCI, Cancer Research UK launch Cancer Grand Challenges partnership to support bold new ideas for cancer research
NCI/NIH news, August 27, 2020 -
Assuming the role of NCI Center for Global Health Director: Advancing global oncology research
NCI Center for Global Health Spotlight blog post by Dr Satish Gopal, February 3, 2020 -
BIO Ventures examines global cancer research funding using World Report
Jul / Aug 2019 Global Health Matters -
Advancing global oncology: A survey of NCI-designated cancer centers
NCI Center for Global Health
Spotlight blog, July 17, 2019 -
AI approach outperformed human experts in identifying cervical precancer
Algorithm could revolutionize cervical cancer screening, especially in low-resource settings
NCI/NIH news, January 10, 2019 - Focus on cancer
July / August 2018
Global Health Matters
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Cancer scientists have ignored African DNA in the search for cures, featuring the NIH-supported Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) program
Newsweek, July 18, 2018 -
Q and A with Dr Andrew Dykens: Collaboration with Peace Corps in Senegal enhances Fogarty career development award [to study cervical cancer]
Jan / Feb 2018
Global Health Matters -
Profile: Fogarty Fellow Dr Lily Gutnik boosts breast cancer screening in Malawi
Jul / Aug 2017
Global Health Matters -
Fogarty grantee Dr Marcy Balunas explores marine life to find new cancer drugs
Jul / Aug 2017
Global Health Matters -
First cohort of affordable technologies for cancer detection, diagnosis and treatment in LMICs enters their second phase
NCI Center for Global Health
Spotlight blog, February 6, 2017 -
Third cohort joins NCI’s affordable cancer technologies program: supporting the development of affordable technologies for cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment in LMICs
NCI Center for Global Health
Spotlight blog, February 6, 2017 -
Partnership in cancer control planning saves lives
NCI Center for Global Health
Spotlight blog, November 28, 2016 -
Five viruses added to HHS report on carcinogens
NIH news, November 3, 2016 - Report:
Cancer Control 2016: Cancer Care in Emerging Health Systems
Cancercontrol.info, released October 2016 -
Supporting the development of affordable technologies for cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment in LMICs
NCI Center for Global Health Spotlight
blog, September 30, 2016 -
Planning grants for global noncommunicable disease [including cancer] research centers announced by National Cancer Institute
NCI Center for Global Health
Spotlight blog, September 21, 2016 -
NIH launches largest-ever study of breast cancer genetics in African-ancestry populations
NCI/NIH news, July 6, 2016
Related Fogarty News and Information
NIH News and Resources
Other Online Resources
- African Access Initiative (AAI) - a partnership of companies, governments, healthcare providers and NGOs to accelerate access to cancer treatment, from BIO Ventures for Global Health (BVGH)
- American Cancer Society
- Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer (AECC):
- World Health Organization (WHO):