Vision
To make AORTIC the premier (or model) cancer organization for cancer education and training innovation and distinction for Africans globally.
Mission Statement
Provide and facilitate high quality cancer education and training for African cancer clinicians, researchers, advocates, survivors, policy makers and students.
Core Values
- Afrocentric
- Local context relevance
- Innovation
- Excellence
- Culturally appropriate
- Inclusiveness
AORTIC Education & Training Committee
2024 & 2025
Chairs:
Nazima Dharsee
Tanzania
Michael Mwachiro
Kenya
Steering Committee members:
Akwi Asombang
USA
Angela McLigeyo
Kenya
Jerry Ndumbalo
Tanzania
Khalid Elbairi
Morocco
Melinda Mushonga
Canada
Tonia Onyeka
USA
Kofi Adesi Keyi
Ghana
Lionel A. Fonkoua
Nigeria
Toma Samantha Omofoye
Nigeria
Naomi Ohene Oti
Ghana
Patricia Scanlan
Tanzania
EDUCATION & TRAINING COMMITTEE ADVISOR:
Susan Citonje
Zambia
RESEARCH COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES:
Surbhi Grover
USA/Botswana