AORTIC

@AORTIC_AFRICA

African Organisation for Research & Training in Cancer. Pan-African, multi-disciplinary organisation dedicated to the promotion of cancer care & control.

Joined November 2011

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Miriam Mutebi@m_mutebi · Jul 25

Africa isn’t short on ideas, just platforms to share them. At #PMABC Day 2, I gave a keynote on #CancerResearch in Africa: We contribute <3% of global cancer research. That must change. Read: tinyurl.com/AORTICPMABCDay2 #AfricanSolutions #KeepingAbreastWithDrMiriam

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The Sikaman Times@sikamantimes · Jul 24

AORTIC 2025: Experts warn of rising cancer burden; urge early detection, local research bit.ly/4kWxADs #TheSikamanTimes #SikamanNews @AORTIC_AFRICA

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Miriam Mutebi@m_mutebi · Jul 23

Yesterday, we kicked off the Pre-Conference Workshop for the Basic & Translational Cancer Research Symposium in Ghana. We talked career growth, collaboration & support for Africa’s research ecosystem. → tinyurl.com/PMABCAORTICSym… #CancerResearch #AfricanScience @AORTIC_AFRICA

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AORTIC@AORTIC_AFRICA · Jul 18

AORTIC 2025 is just 107 days away! Register now and benefit from the Early Bird Rates ending 21 July. Have new data? Late Breaking abstracts is open until 21 July! aorticconference.org #cancerinafrica #cancercare #cancerreserch #CancerAwareness

AORTIC_AFRICA's tweet image. AORTIC 2025 is just 107 days away! Register now and benefit from the Early Bird Rates ending 21 July. Have new data? Late Breaking abstracts is open until 21 July!
aorticconference.org
#cancerinafrica
#cancercare
#cancerreserch
#CancerAwareness

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AORTIC@AORTIC_AFRICA · Jul 16

🎯 #AORTIC2025 Late-Breaking Abstract Submission is OPEN! Have new data that was not ready earlier this year? Submit by June 21, 2025 & share your research with the continent’s leading oncology community. 🔗 Submit here: aorticconference.org #CancerControl #OncologyAfrica

AORTIC_AFRICA's tweet image. 🎯 #AORTIC2025 Late-Breaking Abstract Submission is OPEN!
Have new data that was not ready earlier this year?
Submit by June 21, 2025 &amp; share your research with the continent’s leading oncology community.
🔗 Submit here: aorticconference.org
#CancerControl #OncologyAfrica

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OncoDaily@oncodaily · Jul 14

Why “African Research by Africans for Africans” Isn’t Just a Slogan - @m_mutebi oncodaily.com/blog/miriam-mu… #OncoDaily #Oncology #Cancer #Health #Medicine #MedX

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Miriam Mutebi@m_mutebi · Jul 14

African research deserves more than footnotes. When a local doctor finds a solution, it shouldn’t stay buried. The #AORTICJournal will publish African evidence, for Africa first, making our innovations visible, credible & citable. @AORTIC_AFRICA tinyurl.com/AORTICJournal

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Omar Abdihamid@HamidMD10 · Jul 13

Wrote a substack article on refugees and their neglected cancer care in east Africa . Please subscribe below and share open.substack.com/pub/omaryhamid… @UNmigration @IOMKenya @M_Waranle @WehliyeMohamed

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Miriam Mutebi@m_mutebi · Jul 11

As I enter my final months as @AORTIC_AFRICA President, my focus is clear: Africa needs a #research ecosystem that works for Africa. Local solutions. Local funding. African journals. Real impact.👇 tinyurl.com/UbuntuCancerFo… #UbuntuCancerFoundation #HealthEquity

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AORTIC@AORTIC_AFRICA · Jul 6

AORTIC Radiotherapy Special Interest Group Thoracic Radiotherapy Webinar Series, Module 2. Radiotherapy Planning and Delivery in Lung Cancer. Monday, 7 July 2025. Join us! #cancerinafrica #cancerprevention #cancercare #radiotherapy Register here: 👇

AORTIC_AFRICA's tweet image. AORTIC Radiotherapy Special Interest Group Thoracic Radiotherapy Webinar Series, Module 2. Radiotherapy Planning and Delivery in Lung Cancer.
Monday, 7 July 2025.
Join us!
#cancerinafrica
#cancerprevention
#cancercare
#radiotherapy
Register here: 👇

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Miriam Mutebi@m_mutebi · Jul 2

What happens when Africa’s brightest #oncology minds meet the latest cancer science? You don’t just get a conference. You get a movement. Reflections from #BestOfASCOAfrica in Addis, on community, culture & collaboration that could reshape cancer care: tinyurl.com/AORTICASCO

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AORTIC@AORTIC_AFRICA · Jun 30

Thanks for amplifying our study conducted in Botswana. There is untapped potential in partnering with cancer survivors and sharing their stories to address cancer distress. Grateful to all the patients who partnered with us.

GGalip Can Uyar@uyargalip · Jun 29

🎥 Can survivor stories heal distress? In Botswana, over 67% of breast cancer patients reported moderate-to-high distress. This pilot study found that peer-led survivor videos reduced distress and alleviated fear and body image concerns. ✅ Cultural relevance matters. 📉 29%…

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Miriam Mutebi@m_mutebi · Jun 30

🚨 Big news: @AORTIC_AFRICA 🤝 @BioUsawa! We’ve signed an #MoU to boost Africa’s #cancercare via: 🧪 Women’s health research 🎓 Capacity-building 💡 Microgrants for local researchers Made in Africa. Led by Africans. For Africans. tinyurl.com/AORTICBioUsawa #AORTIC #HealthEquity

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AORTIC@AORTIC_AFRICA · Jun 28

AORTIC Best Of ASCO Africa in Addis, Panel on Access to Human Resources – Addressing Brain Drain. #cancer #cancercare #cancerresearch #braindrain

AORTIC_AFRICA's tweet image. AORTIC Best Of ASCO Africa in Addis,
Panel on Access to Human Resources – Addressing Brain Drain.
#cancer
#cancercare
#cancerresearch
#braindrain

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AORTIC@AORTIC_AFRICA · Jun 28

AORTIC Radiation Oncology Special Interest Group Thoracic Radiotherapy Series (Webinar). Register here 👇 #Cancer #thoracic #cancercare

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AORTIC@AORTIC_AFRICA · Jun 28

AORTIC Best of ASCO Day 2! Omar Abdihamid, data discussant: Head & Neck Cancer Session. #cancer #cancerresearch #cancercare aortic-africa.org/best-of-asco-a…

AORTIC_AFRICA's tweet image. AORTIC Best of ASCO Day 2! Omar Abdihamid, data discussant: Head &amp; Neck Cancer Session.
#cancer
#cancerresearch
#cancercare
aortic-africa.org/best-of-asco-a…

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AORTIC@AORTIC_AFRICA · Jun 27

AORTIC Best of ASCO on today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia until 28 June! #cancer #cancerresearch Find more information & view the Programme here: aortic-africa.org/best-of-asco-a…

AORTIC_AFRICA's tweet image. AORTIC Best of ASCO on today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia until 28 June!
#cancer
#cancerresearch
Find more information &amp; view the Programme here:
aortic-africa.org/best-of-asco-a…

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AORTIC@AORTIC_AFRICA · Jun 23

Today! #AORTIC Radiation Oncology Special Interest Group, Thoracic Radiotherapy Series, Module 1: Introduction to Lung Cancer Radiotherapy. Join us! 👇 #radiotherapy #lungcancer #thoracic #cancercare

AORTIC_AFRICA's tweet image. Today! #AORTIC Radiation Oncology Special Interest Group, Thoracic Radiotherapy Series, Module 1: Introduction to Lung Cancer Radiotherapy.
Join us! 👇
#radiotherapy
#lungcancer
#thoracic
#cancercare

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iCCaRE Consortium@iCCaREMedia · Jun 12

Join iCCaRE Consortium this Friday, June 13th 12:00-1:00pm EST, for our live webinar featuring Daniel Lee and Doyin Bademosi. This session covers how biostatistics and AI are used to tackle real-world challenges in cancer research and improve early detection and health…

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Miriam Mutebi@m_mutebi · Jun 13

Fresh momentum for African #oncologyresearch! @AORTIC_AFRICA is launching new platforms, microgrants, and the #AORTICJournal to amplify African-led cancer research. ▶️PS: Early bird tickets for the biggest Pan-African cancer conference are live: lnkd.in/dCAapDab

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