Building cancer control capacity in Nigeria
Official title: Research and Capacity Building Core
Funded at Washington University · NIH-10931743 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve cancer care in Nigeria by training new researchers and healthcare workers to create better ways to tackle cancer, using both hands-on and online learning to help them develop projects that address local cancer challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $286,685 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA284110-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931743 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include early-career healthcare professionals and researchers in Nigeria focused on cancer control.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of Nigeria or those not involved in cancer research or control efforts may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance cancer control efforts in Nigeria by developing a US-Nigerian Cancer Control Center focused on implementation science and equity. It will train early-career Nigerian researchers and practitioners through innovative methods like crowdsourcing and apprenticeships, fostering skills necessary for effective cancer interventions. The program will include both in-person and online training opportunities to support the development of pilot studies that address cancer control challenges in Nigeria.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve cancer control and prevention efforts in Nigeria, ultimately reducing cancer incidence and mortality.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches in capacity building and implementation science have shown success in other regions, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this context.
Where this research is happening
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Washington University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Iwelunmor, Juliet — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Iwelunmor, Juliet
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.