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CANSA Research
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
Categories: Notice Board, Our Research Team
Type A projects which ended on 31 March 2018
The following Type A projects came to an end on 31 March 2018: Prof Ans Baeyens – University of the Witwatersrand. Genetic screening of triple negative and young breast cancer patients in South Africa Prof Sinead Delany-Moretlwe – University of the Witwatersrand. Factors associated with anogenital HPV infection and disease prevalence, incidence, persistence: a prospective cohort […]
Read morePublished: 23 October 2018
Categories: Research Findings, Research Projects
Investigating the Functional Consequences of Novel EPHA2 Polymorphisms on KSHV Infectivity and KS Development Among South African HIV/AIDS Patients
Project ended 31 March 2022 Dr Georgia Schäfer Division of Medical Biochemistry, University of Cape Town Email Title of the project Investigating the functional consequences of novel EPHA2 polymorphisms on KSHV infectivity and KS development among South African HIV/AIDS patients. Project Description Kaposi’s Sarcoma (KS) is the most common Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)-related malignancy globally and […]
Read morePublished: 17 September 2018
Updated: 13 October 2025
Categories: Research Projects
Overcoming Glioma Resistance Through Lethal Autophagic Flux Control – A Multidisciplinary Approach
Project ended 30 June 2021 Prof Ben Loos Department of Physiological Sciences, Stellenbosch University Email Project Title Overcoming glioma resistance through lethal autophagic flux control – a multidisciplinary approach. Project Description The 2016 Nobel prize for medicine/physiology was awarded for the discovery of the cellular protein degradation and quality control process termed autophagy. Although we […]
Read morePublished: 17 September 2018
Updated: 8 April 2022
Categories: Research Projects
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
Categories: Our Research Team
Verification of the Therapeutic Potential of LRP/LR Downregulation and anti-LRP/LR Antibody IgG1-iS18 for the Prevention of Tumour Formation and Metastasis in BALB/c Nude Mice
The project ended on 30 June 2021 The late Prof Stefan Weiss School of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of the Witwatersrand Email Title of the project Verification of the therapeutic potential of LRP/LR downregulation and anti-LRP/LR antibody IgG1-iS18 for the prevention of tumour formation and metastasis in BALB/c nude mice. Project Description Cancer plays a […]
Read morePublished: 13 September 2018
Updated: 7 February 2024
Categories: Research Projects
Impact of Cisplatin-induced Hearing Loss on Health-related Quality of Life: A Prospective Cohort Study
Project ended 30 June 2022 A/Prof Lebogang Ramma Department of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Cape Town Email Title of the project Impact of cisplatin-induced hearing loss on health-related quality of life: A prospective cohort study. Project Description Cisplatin is a highly effective and widely used chemotherapeutic drug for the treatment of solid tumours. […]
Read morePublished: 13 September 2018
Updated: 13 October 2025
Categories: Research Projects
Identification of Immunological Biomarkers Predictive of Pathological Response in Triple Negative Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Neo-adjuvant Chemotherapy
Project ended 30 June 2020 Prof Bernardo Rapoport Department of Immunology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria Email Title of the project Identification of immunological biomarkers predictive of pathological response in triple-negative breast cancer patients undergoing neo-adjuvant chemotherapy. Project Description Although the incidence of breast cancer, which was reported to account for 1.7 million […]
Read morePublished: 12 September 2018
Updated: 11 February 2021
Categories: Research Projects
Responding to South Africa’s Childhood Cancer Challenges
Project ended 30 June 2021 Prof Alan Davidson Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Cape Town; Western Cape Government Department of Health; Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital Email Title of the project Responding to South Africa’s childhood cancer challenges: An in depth description of the epidemiology of paediatric cancer in the RCCH/GSH/UCT complex. This project […]
Read morePublished: 10 September 2018
Updated: 8 April 2022
Categories: Research Projects
Breast Cancer Progression Associated with Hypercoagulation and Chronic Inflammation
Project ended 30 June 2021 Dr Janette Bester Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiology, University of Pretoria Email Title of the project Breast Cancer progression associated with hypercoagulation and chronic inflammation. Project Description To date, cancer remains one of the leading causes of death around the world. Of interest in this study is breast […]
Read morePublished: 10 September 2018
Updated: 8 April 2022
Categories: Research Projects
CANSA Interview about Importance of Balanced Lifestyle – Mail & Guardian
April 2018: Lorraine Govender (CANSA’s National Advocacy Co-ordinator), was interviewed by Adri Kotze (Africa Editor Centre for Health Journalism – Mail & Guardian – http://bhekisisa.org/). CANSA was asked to respond to Cancer Research UK’s latest research, published earlier this year, regarding lifestyle factors which could contribute to an increased cancer risk, and to comment on […]
Read morePublished: 25 April 2018
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Advocacy, Balanced Lifestyle, Research Findings
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
CANSA’s Head of Research attended AORTIC’s 11th International Conference on Cancer in Africa
CANSA’s Head of Research, Dr Melissa Wallace attended AORTIC’s 11th International Conference on Cancer in Africa (AORTIC 2017) from 7 to 10 November 2017 at the Kigali Convention Centre in Kigali, Rwanda. The theme was: Cancer in Africa: Making Strides, Creating Solutions. Dr Wallace gave a presentation on BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE AND CANCER CONTROL, highlighting the […]
Read morePublished: 11 December 2017
Updated: 11 December 2017
Categories: Notice Board, Research Findings
Type A projects which ended on 31 March 2017
The following Type A projects came to an end on 31 March 2017: Prof Riana Bornman – University of Pretoria. Biologically relevant genetic markers of prostate cancer risk and aggressive disease within South African men Dr Adrienne Edkins – Rhodes University. Analysis of stem-cell associated genes in breast cancer as biomarkers and predictors of cancer […]
Read morePublished: 11 December 2017
Updated: 11 December 2017
Categories: Research Findings, Research Projects
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
Categories: Notice Board, Our Research Team
Link Between Breast Cancer and Malignant Melanoma
Recent studies have provided evidence of a link between Breast Cancer and Malignant Melanoma. These studies raise the possibility that survivors of one cancer may be prone to developing the other cancer. Read Pubmed Studies… Carriers of mutations in the Breast Cancer Gene have an increased risk of Melanoma, while carriers of mutations in the Melanoma […]
Read morePublished: 8 September 2017
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Research Findings, Types of cancer, Women's Health
CANSA attended 31st International Papillomavirus Conference Feb 2017
The 31st International Papillomavirus Conference was held from February 28 – March 4 in Cape Town. HPV 2017 gathered researchers, clinicians and other health professionals to share knowledge and ideas on papillomaviruses and their associated diseases. The conference included an array of invited lectures, oral abstract sessions, poster sessions, symposia and workshops. Topics addressed included […]
Read morePublished: 10 April 2017
Categories: Notice Board
CANSA attended AACR International Conference on New Frontiers in Cancer Research Jan 2017
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) International Conference on New Frontiers in Cancer Research was held in Cape Town from January 18 – 22, 2017. This innovative programme brought the forefront of cancer science to Africa and appealed to a broad spectrum of cancer researchers—from laboratory scientists to physicians in all disciplines of the cancer […]
Read morePublished: 10 April 2017
Updated: 10 April 2017
Categories: Notice Board
CANSA attended Symposium on the Impact of Nanotechnology on Cancer
The South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) through the Nanotechnology Public Engagement Programme (NPEP), an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), and Nabio Consulting (Pty) Ltd presented a symposium on the impact of nanotechnology on cancer. The symposium was held on 25 October 2016 in Pretoria. The aim of […]
Read morePublished: 10 April 2017
Updated: 10 April 2017
Categories: Notice Board
MRC National Cancer Research Strategy meeting – Feb 2017
On 23rd and 24th February, The Medical Research Council (MRC) in collaboration with its partners in cancer research including CANSA, hosted a National Cancer Research Strategy meeting to develop a cancer research strategy for South Africa. This was attended by 55 cancer researchers/stakeholders, mainly from South Africa, with some representation from Zambia, Botswana, Kenya and […]
Read morePublished: 10 April 2017
Categories: Notice Board
Graduates Emerging from CANSA-Funded Projects
CANSA acknowledges the importance of building the capacity of a new generation of cancer researchers to further develop much needed advances in cancer research in South Africa.
Read morePublished: 6 April 2017
Updated: 12 May 2026
Categories: Notice Board
