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Our Research Team
Leading with Excellence: Prof Jane Harries Wins CANSA Senior Leadership Award 2025
It is with great admiration that we recognise the exceptional leadership of Prof Jane Harries, Head of Research at CANSA, for the period April 2024 to March 2025. Her dedication and vision have significantly advanced CANSA’s research mandate and strengthened its reputation as a leading cancer control organisation in South Africa. Under Jane’s leadership, CANSA’s […]
Read morePublished: 3 November 2025
Updated: 3 November 2025
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Our Research Team
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
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
Oettlé Memorial Award 2018 to Professor Jennifer Moodley
History of the Medal Jennifer Moodley has been recognised and selected to receive the coveted AG Oettlé Memorial medal from CANSA for outstanding contributions to cancer research. Prof Moodley is a Public Health Medicine physician with expertise in health systems research, epidemiology and public policy development. She is the current Director of the Faculty of […]
Read morePublished: 23 October 2018
Updated: 2 August 2021
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Application of Personalised Medicine Using an Integrated Service and Research Approach: Evaluation of Vitamin D in Breast Cancer Patients
Project ended 30 June 2021 Prof Maritha Kotze Department of Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stellenbosch E- mail Title of the project Application of personalised medicine using an integrated service and research approach: Evaluation of vitamin D in breast cancer patients. Project Description The high global incidence of cancer drives the development of […]
Read morePublished: 17 September 2018
Updated: 8 April 2022
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Cancer Genetics: How One Patient’s Story can Improve the Lives of Many
Elna’s life and story is the inspiration behind the Open Genome Project, a new initiative to optimise the clinical management of each patient by using an integrated service and research approach. The severe side effects experienced by Elna with use of effective medication, highlighted the need for intensified research with a greater focus on improved quality of life in cancer survivors.
Read morePublished: 22 March 2018
Updated: 25 April 2018
Categories: CANSA Research, Our Research Team
Oettlé Memorial award 2017 to Professor Greta Dreyer
History of the Medal Greta Dreyer has been recognised and selected to receive the coveted AG Oettlé Memorial medal from CANSA for outstanding contributions to cancer research, training and clinical work. She has devoted all of her professional life since 1995 to the field of gynaecologic oncology in SA and continues to serve on numerous […]
Read morePublished: 29 November 2017
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Oettle Memorial award 2016 to Prof Lizette Jansen van Rensburg
CANSA is delighted to award the Oettle Memorial Medal for 2016 to Associate Professor Lizette Jansen van Rensburg. Prof van Rensburg’s work has and will continue to contribute to earlier detection and enhanced management of inherited breast cancer in South Africa. CANSA regards this work of the highest calibre and honours Lizette van Rensburg in recognition of her significant contribution to advancing cancer research and reducing the impact of this disease in South Africa.
Read morePublished: 8 October 2016
Updated: 26 October 2016
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CANSA Awards the 2015 Oettle Memorial Award to Prof Lynette Denny
CANSA is delighted to award the 2015 Oettle Memorial Medal to Professor Lynette Denny. We admire the excellent and significant contribution she has made to improving the chances of survival for South African women at risk for or diagnosed with cervical cancer.
Read morePublished: 1 January 2016
Updated: 1 December 2021
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Contact Details of CANSA Research Office
Research Enquiries For all research-related enquiries, including funding opportunities, grant applications, research collaborations, reporting requirements, and general research administration, please contact the CANSA Research Office. Please note that all research correspondence should be directed to Research@cansa.org.za to ensure appropriate routing and a timely response. Prof Jane Harries – Head of Research Alice Victor: Research Manager […]
Read morePublished: 30 October 2012
Updated: 12 May 2026
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Our Research Team
For more detailed information and contact details regarding our Research Team, click on the links below: Our Research Management Team Our Research Committee (RESCOM) Our Researchers Queries – CANSA Research For more information, please get in touch: Alice VictorResearch Manager📧 Research@cansa.org.za📞 011-616 7662
Read morePublished: 26 May 2012
Updated: 12 May 2026
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CANSA Research Committee (RESCOM)
Prof Hannah Sebitloane-Habile RESCOM Chairperson Associate Professor and Head of Discipline: Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of KwaZulu-Natal Email Prof Jane Harries CANSA Head of Research Email Elize Joubert CANSA CEO Email Prof Paul Ruff Emeritus Professor of Medical OncologySchool of Clinical Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand Email Dr Richard Khanyile Head: Department of Medical OncologySteve […]
Read morePublished: 25 June 2009
Updated: 4 June 2026
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Our Research Committee
CANSA’s Research Committee (RESCOM) is made up of experts in their field of work and research who volunteer their time and expertise. The role of RESCOM is summarised as follows: Assess research proposals submitted to CANSA and recommend the projects for funding in terms of CANSA`s strategic vision and agreed funding criteria for research Facilitate […]
Read morePublished: 25 June 2009
Updated: 20 March 2024
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