Grant: Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support

The output of cancer research in Africa is extremely low, with most publications focusing on just a few countries (half of the African oncology research is attributed to Egypt and South Africa). There is an urgent need to invest in human resources to improve cancer research output in African countries, particularly in less populous countries like Rwanda. We have designed a workshop to help bridge the research training gap between North American and African researchers. Our goal is to provide the epidemiological research tools necessary for Rwandan oncologists to conduct academic research that can influence healthcare decisions and policy. The workshop will also help to establish a pool of skilled researchers to provide research support and coach other healthcare providers in Rwanda's five cancer care institutions, with the long-term goal of exporting the model to other African countries. This workshop will capitalize on the synergy of collaborations between local and international expertise.