Why PRECISE?

Africa is poised to have one of the highest rates of new cancer cases and premature death from cancers within the next decade. Barriers to care, primarily due to limited access to medical imaging and inadequate patient engagement in cancer care and research, contribute to frequent late-stage cancer diagnosis, which impacts treatment options. The Precision Cancer Care in Africa (PRECISE) Symposium is a pivotal initiative with the mission of transforming cancer care in Africa by addressing critical gaps in cancer care and research. PRECISE is a collaborative effort between The University of Pennsylvania Center for Global and Population Health Research in Radiology and the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), Nigeria, in partnership with the Project Pink Blue, Global Health Catalyst, Ernest Cook Ultrasound Research and Education Institute, Uganda, the Medical Artificial Intelligence Lab, Nigeria, and the Consortium for Advancement of MRI Education and Research in Africa (CAMERA).

The inaugural symposium will be held in Abuja, Nigeria and will feature leading-edge research, translational science and game-changing clinical approaches in cancer management presented by African researchers and global experts in the field. The symposium will be a hybrid event with keynote presentations, panel discussions, interactive breakout sessions, training workshops and networking opportunities to bring together an interdisciplinary network of clinicians, scientists, industry partners and community members to generate new insights into cancer diagnosis and treatment specific to the African context.

Pre-Conference

Conference Day 1

Conference Day 2

Point-of-Care Ultrasound Workshop