Training programs to improve cancer research in Tanzania
Cancer Research Training Program in Tanzania (CRTP-TZ)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY/ ALLIED HLTH SCIS · NIH-11138797
This study is creating a training program for local researchers and healthcare workers in East Africa to help them learn more about preventing and treating cancer, so they can better support their communities in fighting this disease.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY/ ALLIED HLTH SCIS (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA U REP) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11138797 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the growing cancer burden in East Africa by developing a training program for local researchers and healthcare professionals. The program aims to enhance skills in cancer prevention, control, and research methodologies, ensuring that participants can effectively contribute to evidence-based cancer care in their communities. By fostering a collaborative environment between Muhimbili University and the University of California, San Francisco, the initiative seeks to build a sustainable network of trained investigators who can lead impactful cancer research projects.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include healthcare professionals and researchers in East Africa who are focused on cancer prevention and control.
Not a fit: Patients outside of East Africa or those not involved in cancer research or care may not receive direct benefits from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve cancer care and outcomes in Tanzania and the broader East African region.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives in training healthcare professionals in low-resource settings have shown success in improving health outcomes, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA U REP
- MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY/ ALLIED HLTH SCIS — DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA U REP (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MMBAGA, ELIA JOHN — MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY/ ALLIED HLTH SCIS
- Study coordinator: MMBAGA, ELIA JOHN
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 below.
Conditions: anti-cancer research, Cancer Burden, cancer care, Cancer Control, Cancer Control Science