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Research Committee

Vision

To make AORTIC the premier organization for cancer research in Africa

Mission Statement

To reduce cancer morbidity and mortality in Africa by facilitating high-impact, innovative collaborative research programs, enhancing research capacity, and promoting the dissemination of scientific discoveries in Africa.

Core Values

  1. Afrocentric
  2. Local context relevance
  3. Innovation
  4. Clinical relevance
  5. Excellence
  6. Culturally appropriate
  7. Inclusiveness
  8. Collaboration

Wilfred Ngwa

Chair
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Mohammed Jalloh

Co-chair
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Rakiya Saidu

Patron and Education & Training Committee Advisor
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Zoure Abdou Azaque

Member
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Elshafa Hassan Ahmed

Member
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Eva Johanna Kantelhardt

Member
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Hesham ElGhazaly

Member
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Kathleen Schmeler

Member
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Khalid El Bairi

Member
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Lúcio Lara Santos

Member
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Nukunté David Lionel Togbenon

Member
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Simon Manga

Member
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Research Committee

Vision To make AORTIC the premier organization for cancer research in Africa Mission Statement To reduce cancer morbidity and mortality in Africa by facilitating high-impact, innovative collaborative research programs, enhancing […]