The African-Caribbean Cancer Consortium was made to study viral, genetic, environmental and lifestyle risk factors for cancer in populations of African descent.
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ACCC retweeted
19 Sep 2025
One step at a time
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Recently published:
Novel Afro-Caribbean #ProstateCancer Model Reveals Ancestry-Specific Drug Vulnerabilities with Therapeutic Implications for Black Patients, by @SimoneBadal et al. doi.org/10.1158/2767-9764.CR…
@UWImona @AC3network #CellModels #OpenAccess
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ACCC retweeted
31 Mar 2025
In a recent episode of CancerSpeak, Fox Chase's Dr. @camilleragin speaks with Dr. Lauren McCullough on The VOICES of Black Women Study, launched by the @AmericanCancer Society, and its potential to drive meaningful change in cancer prevention and care: bit.ly/4l84jqR
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ACCC retweeted
11 Dec 2024
Thrilled to have hosted @camilleragin, Associate Director of the @AC3network @FoxChaseCancer, at @uonbi today. Our discussions on fostering collaborations in cancer research and capacity building were inspiring. #Partnerships #GlobalHealth
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ACCC retweeted
11 Dec 2024
We explored opportunities to collaborate on cancer research, education and capacity building. I am looking forward to impactful partnerships that advance global health. #CancerResearch #WeAreUoN
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ACCC retweeted
29 Jun 2024
You might not know that HPV can also significantly raise the odds for oropharyngeal cancers. And in recent years, cases of these cancers have increased. On the blog, we're sharing how HPV causes cancer, and how to stay protected: bit.ly/3L2hyIC
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Register by August 8 to get the lowest available rates for the AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved (Sept 21-24, Los Angeles). Learn more:
bit.ly/4b5sTT6
#AACRdisp24 #AACRMICR @AdanaLlanos
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The AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2024 highlights research-driven advances to eradicate cancer disparities and recommends steps to achieve health equity. Register today to attend a free virtual roundtable discussion at 12:30 pm ET on June 24. bit.ly/3RurnTj.
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Submit an abstract by June 6 for the AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved (September 21-24, Los Angeles), organized in association with #AACRMICR.
bit.ly/4e3HQHI
#AACRdisp24 @mpdrc
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Submit an abstract by June 6 for the AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved (September 21-24, Los Angeles), organized in association with #AACRMICR.
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ACCC retweeted
29 Apr 2024
Dr. Khadijah A. Mitchell, assistant professor in the Cancer Prevention and Control Program at Fox Chase Cancer Center, recently shared some inspiring advice for women and girls in STEMM. Read on @Tech_Networks: bit.ly/3w0zTSN
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ACCC retweeted
3 Feb 2024
Breaking barriers and bridging gaps: Dr. @CarolynFang of Fox Chase Cancer Center and Dr. Grace X. Ma of @templemedschool are unraveling health disparities and filling data gaps for Asian Americans and underserved minorities. Read more: foxchase.org/discovery
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4 Feb 2024
Very importany conversation!! @annkorir our AC3 Womens Cancer WG Co-leader.
3 Feb 2024
Conversation on cancer surveillance is VERY IMPORTANT.
Cancer Registries are backbone of cancer research & planning. Watch this important conversation at NTV. @ntvkenya
@KEMRI_Kenya @MOH_Kenya @KEMRI_Kenya @GICR_IARC @NCIKenya
#WorldCancerDay2024
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ACCC retweeted
2 Nov 2023
Grateful&privileged to participate in @AC3network conference in beautiful Kenya. Bearing witness to amazing leadership Dr Camille Ragin et al who make great strides in building #knowledge #capacity #infrastructure to advance the science of cancer in populations of African descent
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ACCC retweeted
30 Oct 2023
Leaders are responsible for setting the tone and example for your team. With the right motivation, you can become a leader who inspires, guides and encourages their team to be the best version of themselves.
#AEWLeader #VISALeadership
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ACCC retweeted
25 Oct 2023
Big congratulations to a mentor and friend, Dr Samuel Gathere for being awarded the Herma Glasgow Award for outstanding contribution to expansion of the consortium in the region. bit.ly/3Sdw2dz
@AC3network @KEMRI_Kenya @SKGathere @annkorir
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ACCC retweeted
22 Oct 2023
AC3 have provided me with mentorship, training, and career development since I was a graduate student. It was truly life changing and encouraging to be in Kenya. Still recovering from 22 hours of flying.
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ACCC retweeted
14 Oct 2023
Community involvement is the key to neutralizing the distrust of the medical system in LMICs.Honored & inspired to see a powerful demonstration of @AC3network efforts in Africa to help dispel myths & establish trusted relationships.
@cziscience #HealthForAll
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ACCC retweeted
16 Oct 2023
Thrilled to present our work on single cell RNA-seq of the fallopian tube and genetic ancestry in the African Caribbean Cancer Consortium @AC3network in Mombasa, Kenya..!! 🇰🇪 @SylvesterCancer @umiamimedicine @sophiahlge @MatthewSchlumb1 @DrJasPlummer
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