Merck Foundation Best African Researcher Award Date: 30th September 2024 | Issue #2 Dr. Stella Irungu, Ph.D. Senior Scientist, Kenya Institute of …
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Oncology Newsletter
Featuring advances in cancer research, insights, editorials and commentaries about diverse cancer topics from scientists, physicians, patients, cancer advocates and policymakers...
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The East Africa Biosciences Studio Fellowship by Villgro Africa Date: 30th September 2024 | Issue #2 Dr Jeremy Okonjo, Ms Olive Chege, …
Cancer Genomics Data Sharing Conference Date: 30th September 2024 | Issue #2 By Fiona Okonjo, PhD fiona.okonjo@cancerresearchkenya.org Introduction Cancer genomics research has …
Cancer in Kenyan families: socio-biological interruptions and victories Date: 30th September 2024 | Issue #2 By Tyrus Swaya tyrus.swaya@cancerresearchkenya.org Cancer is a …
Caring for the caregiver: a forgotten stakeholder in cancer management Date: 30th September 2024 | Issue #2 By Peninah Wairagu, Ph.D. peninah.wairagu@cancerresearchkenya.org …
The power of RNA technology Date: 30th September 2024 | Issue #2 By Faith Mokobi Zablon faith.zablon@cancerresearchkenya.org The RNA revolution, now beyond …
Editorial
Editor’s Note Victor Oria, Ph.D, Elliot Abbott, Ph.D, Fiona Okonjo, Ph.D, Faith Mokobi Zablon Welcome to the inaugural edition of OncoAfrica, a …
Foreword The burden of cancer is increasingly posing significant challenges to patients, families and healthcare systems across Africa. In the face of …
Leadership
Editor’s Note Victor Oria, Ph.D, Elliot Abbott, Ph.D, Fiona Okonjo, Ph.D, Faith Mokobi Zablon Welcome to the inaugural edition of OncoAfrica, a …
Foreword By Hudson Alakonya, Ph.D The burden of cancer is increasingly posing significant challenges to patients, families and healthcare systems across Africa. …
Investing in cancer biotech startups: a solution to Africa’s burgeoning cancer morbidity and mortality By Hudson Alakonya, Ph.D. Cancer poses a significant …
Innovation
Can mutational fingerprints unravel the causes of oesophageal cancer? By Wanjiru Muriithi, Ph.D. Oesophageal cancer is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer …
The Power of Your RNA By Faith Zablon Mokobi RNA plays a pivotal role in cancer biology, providing valuable insights into the …
Kidney cancer in children: understanding Wilms Tumour through research By Stella Irungu, Ph.D. Wilms tumour (WT), also known as nephroblastoma, is the …
Innovation
Exploring environmental carcinogens and their effect on cancer risk By Philip Ogolla, Ph.D. Cancer, an intricate and multifaceted illness, arises from the …
The role of nutrition in cancer care and management By Caroline Wakuthie, Ph.D. Cancer is a complex and devastating disease that affects …