Larger-Scale Research Projects
CANSA currently funds and supports four cancer research projects at universities and research institutions across South Africa. These projects focus on areas including epidemiology, early diagnosis, cancer risk reduction, and optimising patient care.
The purpose of this funding is to support high-quality cancer research that advances cancer management and improves outcomes for some of the most common cancers affecting South Africans. These projects are supported through CANSA’s Larger-Scale Research funding stream.
CANSA is one of the few publicly funded organisations in South Africa with sustainable funding dedicated to cancer research and remains one of the country’s leading supporters of independent cancer research.
Our Larger-Scale Researchers
Learn more about the progress, discoveries, and impact of our world-class cancer researchers here
CANSA also recognises the importance of developing the next generation of cancer researchers to advance cancer research capacity in South Africa. Where appropriate, Larger-Scale Research grants support postgraduate and post-doctoral researchers working under the supervision of the principal investigator and grant holder. Read more
Prof Michael Kew
CANSA-funded research has produced significant discoveries, including the identification of Hepatitis B infection as a major risk factor for liver cancer. This important finding contributed to the development of a vaccine that has since been incorporated into South Africa’s government infant immunisation programme. As a result, many lives are saved through the prevention of liver cancer associated with Hepatitis B infection.
Get Involved with Our Research
- Ask a question or comment on our research in the box at the bottom of this page.
- Click here to make a secure online donation to support our Research projects.
- You can also directly deposit to ABSA Bank, Account: CANSA Research, number: 4079965964, Branch: 632005, Reference: Larger-Scale Research Projects. Please email Proof of Payment to Research@cansa.org.za.
- Read more about CANSA Research here.
