UP researcher shortlisted for Cancer Grand Challenges funding

Posted on September 12, 2023

As part of a team of researchers from five countries, Professor Zodwa Dlamini aims to tackle the pressing issue of cancer inequities by attempting to define the causes of cancer disparities in diverse underserved populations.

Inaugural international PACRI meeting to forge collaborations in the fight against cancer

Posted on March 13, 2023

Under the theme ‘Exploiting Global Networks for the Fight Against Cancer in Africa: Advancing Prevention and Transforming Care’, the meeting brought together cancer researchers from across the world.

UP awarded four SARChI chairs

Posted on June 21, 2022

“We are proud of all the recipients and look forward to their contribution to strengthening the higher education landscape and making a difference in society,” said Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Tawana Kupe.

University of Pretoria launches Pan African Cancer Research Institute

Posted on February 28, 2022

The University of Pretoria (UP) has launched the Pan African Cancer Research Institute (PACRI) to transform the fight against cancer in Africa.

Grassroots research gives a voice to the plight of men at risk of a silent killer: prostate cancer

Posted on November 29, 2021

The Southern African Prostate Cancer Study, of which UP’s Prof Riana Bornman is clinical leader, uses a ‘grassroots to cloud’ approach to track the cause of prostate cancer in Southern African black men.

Pan African Cancer Research Institute at UP highlights importance of community cancer centres, prevention

Posted on February 04, 2020

The Pan African Cancer Research Institute has hit the ground running after successfully hosting its inaugural lecture series on “the key role of cancer centres for improving prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of cancer”.