Dear Colleagues

On behalf of the Executive Council of AORTIC and the AORTIC Research Committee, it gives us great pleasure to invite you to participate in the conference 2nd Cancer Genomics Conference in Lagos, Nigeria, from 8-10 May 2023.  The conference venue is the Marriott Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria.

The conference will be convened under the following themes:
Main symposium theme: “Africa Genomic Diversity: A Panacea for Disparities in Global Cancer Care Control.”
Subtheme: “Leveraging Genomics for cancer etiology research, prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life care globally.”

The AORTIC Cancer Genomics Conference 2023 will enable the exchange of ideas and is an opportunity to showcase work on the Continent and the Diaspora with oncology leaders from around the world.

Our aim is to bring together experts on oncology and genomics throughout Africa and in the diaspora at large, encouraging peer learning and discussion on cancer genomics and how it could be leveraged to achieve equity in cancer outcomes within the context of current research and clinical care of cancer.

The conference goals are to develop a network of scientists to lead genomic science in Africa, develop a road map for cancer genomics research agenda for Africa, and strengthen the special interest group on genomics in AORTIC.

ABOUT THE AORTIC Cancer Genomics Conference 2023

The 3- day conference will feature an in-depth scientific program that addresses the nexus between genomics and the cancer control continuum for the Black population globally. The conference will expose participants to the strengths and opportunities of inclusion of highly genetically and culturally diverse African populations in closing the cancer control gap globally. Additional special interests will include:

  • Pathology​​​​​​​
  • Clinical Trials​​​​
  • Basic and Translational Science​​​​
  • Implementation Science​

We look forward to welcoming you to Lagos, Nigeria.

Stay Safe, Stay Healthy!

Sincerely yours
​​
Dr Solomon Rotimi
AORTIC Cancer Genomics Conference Programme Chair

Dr Solomon Rotimi
AORTIC Research Committee Chair

Safiatou Coulibaly
AORTIC Research Committee Co-chair

Preliminary Programme at a Glance

Main conference theme: “Africa Genomic Diversity: A Panacea for Disparities in Global Cancer Care Control”.
Subtheme: “Leveraging Genomics for cancer etiology research, prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and end of life care globally”
DAY 1 – PRE-CONFERENCE:8 May 2022
Time WAT Stream 1
09h00 – 11h00 Advocacy
11h00 – 11h30 TEA BREAK
11h30- 13h30 Advocacy
13h30 – 14h30 LUNCH BREAK
14h30 – 16h30 Advocacy
16h30 – 16h45 REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK
16h45 – 17h20 Advocacy
DAY 2:9 May 2022
Time WAT Theme
09h00 – 09h30
PLENARY
OPENING CEREMONY
Opening remarks
President remarks
09h30 – 09h45 AORTIC Research Committee Chairs’ remarks
09h45 – 10h30 KEYNOTE 1:
10h30 – 11h00 Special Guests Speech(es)
11h00 – 11h30 TEA BREAK
Session I (Genomic etiology of Cancer)
11h30 – 12h00 KEYNOTE 2:
12h00 – 12h15
12h15 – 12h30 Ovarian cancer across the African diaspora
12h30 – 12h45 New molecular applications in cancer diagnostics and research
12h45- 13h15 PANEL DISCUSSION
13h15- 13h30 Q&A
13h30 – 14h30 LUNCH BREAK
Session II: (Biobanking and Pathology)
14h30 – 15h00 KEYNOTE 3:  African Cancer Genome Study: A model for building multi-national Infrastructure and data capacity for cancer genomics research in Sub-Saharan Africa
15h00 – 15h15 Radiogenomics: Imaging genomics: A case for data fusion
15h15 – 15h30 Biobanking: The Lagos State Experience
15h30 – 15h45 PDx Modelling
15h45 – 16h15 PANEL DISCUSSION
16h15 – 16h30 Q&A
16h30 – 16h45 REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK
Session III: (Genomic approaches to early detection and diagnosis)
16h45 – 17h15 KEYNOTE 4:
17h15 – 17h30 Molecular Testing for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
17h30 – 17h45 TBA
17h45 – 18h00 TBA
18h00 – 18h15 TBA
18h15 – 18h45 PANEL DISCUSSION
18h45 – 19h00 Q&A
19h00-19:40 Abstract Oral Presentations
DAY 3:10 May 2022
Time WAT Theme
09h00 – 09h30
PLENARY
Educational Sessions
Opening remarks
09h30 – 09h45 TBA
09h45 – 10h00 TBA
10h00 – 10h15 TBA
10h15- 10h45 PANEL DISCUSSION
10h45- 11h00 Q&A
11h00 – 11h30 TEA BREAK
Session IV: (Precision oncology and clinical trials)
11h30 – 12h00 KEYNOTE 5: TBA
12h00 – 12h15 TBA
12h15 – 12h30 TBA
12h30 – 12h45 TBA
12h45 – 13h15 PANEL DISCUSSION
13h15 – 13h30 Q&A
13h30 – 14h30 LUNCH BREAK
Session V: (Advocacy and implementation of emerging cancer genomics discoveries)
14h30 – 15h00 KEYNOTE 6: TBA
15h00 – 15h15 Advocacy for Genomics Research: Optimizing Community Partnership to Bridge the Delivery Divide
15h15 – 15h30 Vaginal microbiome as a potential mediator in the relationship between Black/White race and precancerous cervical lesions
15h30 – 15h45 TBA
15h45 – 16h15 PANEL DISCUSSION
16h15 – 16h30 Q&A
16h30 – 16h45 TEA BREAK
Session VI: (Funding and Capacity Development)
16h45 – 17h15 KEYNOTE 7: Making Genomic Diversity A Reality in Cancer Research
17h15 – 17h30 TBA
17h30 – 17h45 TBA
17h45 – 18h00 Building the precision oncology leadership workforce for global Black communities
18h00 – 18h30 PANEL DISCUSSION
18h30 – 18h45 Q&A
18h45-20h00 CLOSING CEREMONY / DINNER (LAUNCH OF CANCER CENTERS ALLIANCE FOR AFRICAN CANCER GENOMICS RESEARCH)

Registration

Registration for the Cancer Genomics Conference is now OPEN!

AORTIC Members that are paid up for 2023 receive discounted tickets to the Cancer Genomics Conference.

Not an AORTIC Member? Join AORTIC in order to benefit from discounted registration fees and register for the Cancer Genomics Conference by using the reference “Genomics”

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Registration Fees
Participants from Africa and Low and Lower Middle Income Economies USD$
Dr/Prof/MD/Phd/Physician -AORTIC Member $180
Dr/Prof/MD/Phd/Physician -Non Member $300
Resident or Fellow in Training – AORTIC Member $100
Resident or Fellow in Training – Non Member $200
Participants from High and Upper Middle Income Economies
Dr/Prof/MD/Phd/Physician -AORTIC Member $500
Dr/Prof/MD/Phd/Physician -Non Member $600
Resident or Fellow in Training – AORTIC Member $300
Resident or Fellow in Training – Non Member $350
Conference Dinner $70

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS NOW CLOSED

Please visit our AORTIC FAQ Travel to Nigeria2 if you need any information about travelling to Nigeria.

We look forward to welcoming you to the 2nd AORTIC Cancer Genomics Conference!

Enquiries: genomicsconference@aortic-africa.org

ACCOMMODATION
Marriott Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria

International Organising Committee

Dr Rakiya Saidu
Dr Alex Mutombo Baleka
Dr Bodour Salhia
Dr Cesaltina Lorenzoni
Dr Delva Shamley
Prof Lewis Roberts
Dr Muntaser Ibrahim
Dr Blaise Nkegoum
Prof Sulma Mohammed
Dr Usman Aliyu
Dr Pedro Fernandez
Dr Solomon Rotimi
Dr Clayton Yates
Dr Danladi Adamu Bojude
Dr Francis Makokha
Dr Hannah Naa Gogwe Ayettey
Prof Luca Incrocci
Dr Tata gniré Safiatou Coulibaly
Prof Folakemi Odedina
Dr Susan Citonge Msadabwe-Chikuni

Local Organising Committee

Prof Rose Anorlu
Dr Solomon Rotimi
Dr Iya Eze Bassey
Dr Zainab Bagudu
Prof Ifeoma Okoye
Prof Fatimah B. Abdulkareemi
Prof Kayode A Adeniji
Dr Nwamaka Lasebikan
Prof Catherine Badejo Oladoyinbo
Dr Runcie Chikeruba Wilson Chidebe

CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT

AORTIC Secretariat:

Belmira Rodrigues
Skye Wilson
Khatija Osman
Lavender Nyoni

belmira.rodrigues@aortic-africa.org