Our grant proposal “Bridging a Gap in Global Oncology Research: Building Capacity in Research Methods in Rwanda,” was successfully funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Sahar Saeed

We are thrilled to announce that our grant proposal (with PA: Fidel Rubagumya ,M.D, MMed, MPH), ” Bridging a Gap in Global Oncology Research: Building Capacity in Research Methods in Rwanda,” was successfully funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research!

Africa is home to 15% of the global population; however, it shoulders a quarter of the global disease burden and produces only 2% of the world’s research output. The continued disparities of African representation in research done in Africa—is arguably unethical and linked with epistemic injustices. Our grant proposal aims to address this disparity head-on by building local expertise in research methods.

This initiative is a partnership between Queen’s University and five hospitals providing cancer care in Rwanda. We plan to implement an intensive workshop with hands-on sessions, covering various aspects of epidemiological research methods in oncology. In addition to the capacity-building activities, we will establish mentorship programs to foster long-term partnerships between local researchers and experienced mentors. This collaborative network will provide ongoing support, guidance, and resources to ensure the sustainability and growth of this local research initiatives. Thank you Canadian Institutes of Health Research.

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