US-Nigerian Cancer Control Center for Research on Implementation Science Excellence (C3-RISE) capacity core
Official title: Administrative and Engagement Core
Funded at Washington University · NIH-11627091 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A US-Nigerian partnership aims to build local capacity in Nigeria to advance cancer control by training researchers and creating practical implementation strategies.
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 | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $22,200 |
| NIH project number | 3U54CA284110-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11627091 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are Nigerian patients and health workers involved in cancer prevention and care, or individuals interested in pursuing cancer control research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not connected to Nigerian cancer prevention and treatment settings or not engaged in implementation research may see indirect benefits.
What this research studies
This project partners with Nigerian researchers to close the gap between proven cancer control methods and their use in Nigeria. It focuses on capacity building, mentorship, and participatory approaches to develop and test implementation science interventions for cancer control. Training events, crowdsourcing, and apprenticeships will be used to cultivate a pipeline of early-career researchers who can lead locally relevant studies with relevance to both Nigerian and American populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could accelerate adoption of proven cancer control measures in Nigeria, improving cancer outcomes and informing similar efforts in other countries.
How similar studies have gone: Global partnerships have previously advanced implementation science capacity and cancer control outcomes in diverse settings, though local training pipelines are still evolving.
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
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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.