African-Caribbean Cancer Consortium AC3
Addressing The Cancer Burden In All Populations of African Ancestry
Addressing The Cancer Burden In All Populations of African Ancestry
The African-Caribbean Cancer Consortium was formed in May 2006 to further the study of viral, genetic, environmental and lifestyle risk factors for cancer in populations of African descent.
Camille Ragin PhD, MPH is responsible for the establishment and development of the consortium. A growing number of dedicated researchers based in the United States, Africa and the Caribbean have joined.
To study viral, genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors for cancer risk and outcomes in populations of African descent
The AC3 will be a broad-based resource for education, training and research on etiology, screening, prevention, treatment and survivor-ship related to cancer in populations of African descent.
United States
The Consortium consists of a steering committee, a research and ethics review committee and specific working groups devoted to the investigation of cancers in populations of African ancestry.
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