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CANSA Research
Research Study: Exploring the Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Caregiving Journey of South African Familial Caregivers of Cancer Patients, Currently in Remission
The South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) invites eligible cancer caregivers to participate in an Honour’s study entitled Exploring the Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Caregiving Journey of South African Familial Caregivers of Cancer Patients, Currently in Remission. The study aims to explore the experiences of familial caregivers while they were taking care on an individual diagnosed with cancer who is now in remission. The closing date for the recruitment of participants is 30 April 2025.
Read morePublished: 10 April 2025
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Take Part in Cancer-related Research
Research Study – South African Cancer Survivors’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices regarding Food and Nutrition
The University of Stellenbosch invites eligible cancer survivors to participate in a Master’s research study on Nutrition and Cancer. The aim of the study is to look at South African cancer survivors’ knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding food and nutrition as well as identify any barriers to following a healthy diet after cancer treatment. The closing date for the recruitment of participants is 30 April 2025.
Read morePublished: 7 March 2025
Updated: 10 April 2025
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Take Part in Cancer-related Research
Publications of our Type A Research Grant Holders
Type A Grant Holders Prof Christopher Mathew & A/Prof Michael Urban Title of the project: Genetic risk factors for breast cancer in South Africa: A discovery, testing and counselling pathway Publications: Prevalence and Reclassification of Genetic Variants in South African Populations with Breast Cancer published in Genes, Chromosomes and Cancer (2024) Application of genetic testing criteria for hereditary […]
Read morePublished: 21 January 2025
Updated: 21 January 2025
Categories: CANSA Research, Research Findings
Message of Condolence for Professor Lynnette Denny
The CANSA Board, employees and volunteers were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Emerita Professor Lynnette Denny on 9 June. As a cervical cancer researcher, Prof Lynne Denny was highly valued by CANSA. She was a Chief Specialist and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Groote Schuur Hospital and the University of Cape […]
Read morePublished: 12 June 2024
Updated: 12 June 2024
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board
Microbial Modulation of the Tumour Microenvironment in Pancreatic Cancer: Early Diagnostic Markers and Candidate Therapeutic Targets
Professor Jonathan Blackburn Institute of Infectious Disease & Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town Email Title of the project Microbial modulation of the tumour microenvironment in pancreatic cancer: early diagnostic markers and candidate therapeutic targets Project Description The project employs a multi-omic approach to biomarker identification, validation and elucidation of molecular […]
Read morePublished: 25 March 2024
Updated: 8 April 2024
Categories: CANSA Research, Research Projects
Current Type B and C Grant Holders
Our Type B and Type C Research projects support research conducted by post-graduate students with supervision from the host institution. We currently fund and support four Type B and Type C Research projects at universities across South Africa. Dr Sarah Day Senior Research Officer, Cancer Research Initiative, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town […]
Read morePublished: 15 March 2024
Updated: 20 March 2024
Categories: CANSA Research, Research Projects
Dr Eloise van der Merwe – Knockdown of LRP/LR Impedes Multiple Cancer Hallmarks in Lung Cancer Cells
Dr Eloise van der Merwe of the School of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of the Witwatersrand delivered a poster at the ASCB/EMBO Cell Bio 2023 conference in Boston, USA from 2-6 December 2023 as part of the late Prof Stefan Weiss’s CANSA-funded project. Read more… Download the poster Abstract: Knockdown of LRP/LR Impedes Multiple […]
Read morePublished: 6 February 2024
Updated: 7 February 2024
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Research Findings, Research Projects
Message of Condolence for Prof Harry Seftel
Prof Harry Seftel passed away at the age of 94 on 3 December 2023, only a few days before his next birthday. He will be sorely missed by CANSA where he was regularly featured as a speaker at CANSA research and health seminars as well as a panelist at several town hall meetings. He was […]
Read morePublished: 4 December 2023
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board
Prof Paul Ruff to Chair WITS Ethics Committee
Emeritus Professor Paul Ruff, a member of the CANSA Research Committee was appointed Chairperson of the Wits Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC): Medical, effective 1 August 2023. The Wits HREC: Medical oversees medical research studies and projects, including higher degrees, and local and international collaborative research, as well as commercial clinical trials. Wits’ Ethics Committees are registered with the […]
Read morePublished: 4 September 2023
Updated: 5 September 2023
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Our Research Team
Apply for a Type A Research Grant
Our Type A Research projects are aimed at MBChB and PhD cancer researchers based at South African universities and research organisations. The purpose of this funding is to support high-quality research to advance management and improve outcomes for the most common cancers in South Africa. Read more… Funding Call for 2026 We are now accepting […]
Read morePublished: 13 April 2023
Updated: 15 January 2025
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Research Funding and Grants
Tribute to Former CANSA Head of Research, Dr Carl Albrecht
CANSA is sad to learn of the loss of Dr. Carl Albrecht who sadly passed away on 23 March 2023. Our condolences to his wife, three children, three grandchildren, and friends in Kleinmond, where he had retired. He will also be missed by colleagues at CANSA who had the wonderful privilege to have worked closely […]
Read morePublished: 27 March 2023
Updated: 27 March 2023
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board
Prof Paul Ruff appointed as Chair of ASCO’s Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Council
CANSA congratulates CANSA Research Committee (RESCOM) member Prof Paul Ruff for being appointed as Chair of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Council. Prof Ruff is an Emeritus Professor of Medical Oncology at the School of Clinical Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand. The Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Council has 12 members who […]
Read morePublished: 14 March 2023
Updated: 15 March 2023
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Our Research Team
Professor Sharon Prince Awarded Gold for Outstanding Scientific Contributions to Health Research
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) held its 9th SAMRC Scientific Merit Awards recently to recognise excellence in health research. Read more here. Congratulations to Prof Sharon Prince, on being awarded the South African Medical Research Council’s Gold Award for her substantial and influential contribution to health, especially in low and middle-income countries. Prof […]
Read morePublished: 13 March 2023
Updated: 14 March 2023
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board
Different Areas of Cancer Research
The term ‘cancer research’ covers a wide range of research activities. But, in general, there are five main areas of research: Basic research Clinical research Translational research Socio-behavioural research Population-oriented research Basic Research: Basic research (cancer biology) is the study of how cells work. Cancer researchers who conduct basic research don’t focus on finding a […]
Read morePublished: 14 November 2022
Updated: 13 March 2024
Categories: CANSA Research
Oettlé Memorial Award 2022 to Dr Elvira Singh
Dr. Elvira Singh has been selected to receive the coveted AG Oettlé Memorial medal from CANSA for her outstanding contributions to cancer research. Elvira meets the spirit and action required of the AG Oettlé Award. Dr. Singh led the South African National Cancer Registry (NCR) since 2014 and played a critical role in revitalising the […]
Read morePublished: 1 November 2022
Updated: 24 July 2023
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board
Research Reports
Polygenic scores for cancer published by the PHG Foundation – the report provides an overview of what is known about polygenic scores – when multiple genetic variants associated with a disease are combined – and what they could mean for cancer prediction, prevention, and management. This accessible short report for health policymakers and other stakeholders […]
Read morePublished: 19 October 2022
Updated: 19 October 2022
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Research Findings
CANSA Head of Research serves as a Member on the AWACAN-ED Steering Group
AWACAN-ED (African aWAreness of CANcer & Early Diagnosis) is an NIHR-funded Global Health Research Group focussing on Advancing Early Diagnosis of Cancer in Southern Africa. The Health Systems Trust announced the release of the South African Health Review (SAHR) 2023, which focuses on “Strengthening Cancer Services in South Africa”. Jane Harries CANSA Head of Research, is a co-author […]
Read morePublished: 8 August 2022
Updated: 10 April 2025
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Research Findings, Research Projects
MSD Global Oncology Policy Grant
See the Desktop Review Summary Report, Policy Brief and Publication in ecancermedicalscience of the study titled Legal frameworks and policies: advancing innovative approaches to cancer care in South Africa.
Read morePublished: 7 August 2022
Updated: 19 June 2024
Categories: CANSA Highlights, CANSA Research, Notice Board, Research Findings, Research Projects
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) – Research Evidence-based Booklets
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has developed a series of high-quality evidence-based (short-format) booklets: Breast Cancer Outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa – The need to tackle advanced stage at diagnosis and improve access to high-quality treatment Improving Early Detection and Clinical Management of Bladder Cancer – A promising urine test (uTERTpm) The Nutri-Score: […]
Read morePublished: 3 June 2022
Updated: 3 June 2022
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Research Findings
E-cigarette Study Funded by CANSA
CANSA funded a qualitative research study on electronic cigarettes in collaboration with the UCT Knowledge Co-op which facilitated the project. The study focussed on the knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes towards e-cigarettes among university students. Dissertation – 2019 (PDF) Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are deemed to be safer than tobacco cigarettes because they do not contain a […]
Read morePublished: 19 May 2022
Updated: 19 May 2022
Categories: CANSA Research, No-Tobacco Campaign
Genetic Risk Factors for Breast Cancer in South Africa
Prof Christopher Mathew Department of Human Genetics and Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of the Witwatersrand Email A/Prof Michael Urban Division of Human Genetics, National Health Laboratory Service and Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand Email Title of the project Genetic risk factors for breast cancer in South Africa: A […]
Read morePublished: 8 April 2022
Updated: 21 January 2025
Categories: CANSA Research, Research Projects
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