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Layth Mula-Hussain: This study is the first to investigate the prospect of advancing a cancer research agenda focusing on MENAT region

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Dec 20, 2023, 18:39

Layth Mula-Hussain: This study is the first to investigate the prospect of advancing a cancer research agenda focusing on MENAT region

Layth Mula-Hussain, Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University, recently shared on LinkedIn:

“Happy to share this new work that was produced after extensive teamwork: [Cancer Research in Vulnerable Populations: A Call for Collaboration and Sustainability From MENAT Countries]

Key Objective
This study is the first to investigate the prospect of advancing a cancer research agenda focusing on vulnerable populations in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkiye (MENAT) region. The primary goal of this study was to explore how MENAT practitioners understand the distribution and characteristics of the region’s vulnerable populations, in addition to delineating barriers to conducting research including such populations.

Knowledge Generated
Research on vulnerable populations in the MENAT region remains limited because of a lack of funding, protected time, and training in research methods. Conflict forms a crucial part of vulnerability in the MENAT region, leading to a compounded impact on already vulnerable groups.

Relevance
We call for a robust interdisciplinary research agenda that accounts for the unique and cumulative forms of vulnerability in the MENAT region. This research agenda must balance socio-behavioral studies that explore barriers to quality care and clinical studies that gauge and refine treatment protocols.
Thanks to all the team members of this international project.”

Layth Mula-Hussain: This study is the first to investigate the prospect of advancing a cancer research agenda focusing on MENAT region