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
Book Your Group/Corporate Rate Here:
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