Advancing global equity in cancer genomics – challenges and opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa
| dc.contributor.author | Munung, Nchangwi S. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ambele, Melvin Anyasi | |
| dc.contributor.author | Moela, Pontsho | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2022-08-25T10:28:38Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2022-08-25T10:28:38Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2021-02 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Developments in genomics in the last decade has improved our understanding of the role of genetics in health and disease. One area where the impact of genomics is very noticeable is in oncology, specifically in terms of diagnosis and elucidating genetic predisposition to rare and common cancers. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) stands to benefit from cancer genomics, given recent spikes in the incidence of various types of cancers in the region. This mini review presents, from a health and science equity perspective, how genomics could shape cancer research and clinical care in SSA. We highlight some pan-African genomics and cancer initiatives that are facilitating cancer genomics research in SSA. We conclude with recommendations on how the ideals of equity may be advanced in cancer genomics initiatives in SSA. | en_US |
| dc.description.department | Immunology | en_US |
| dc.description.department | Oral Pathology and Oral Biology | en_US |
| dc.description.librarian | hj2022 | en_US |
| dc.description.sponsorship | The Sickle Africa Data Coordinating Centre, the South Africa Medical Research Council and the National Research Foundation. | en_US |
| dc.description.uri | http://www.current-opinion.com/journals/current-opinion-in-genetics-and-development | en_US |
| dc.identifier.citation | Munung, N.S., Ambele, M.A. & Moela, P. 2021, 'Advancing global equity in cancer genomics – challenges and opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa', Current Opinion in Genetics & Development, vol. 66, pp. 20-24, doi : 10.1016/j.gde.2020.11.006. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.issn | 0959-437X (print) | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1879-0380 (online) | |
| dc.identifier.other | 10.1016/j.gde.2020.11.006 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/86957 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Elsevier | en_US |
| dc.rights | © 2021 Elsevier. All rights reserved. Notice : this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Current Opinion in Genetics and Development. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. A definitive version was subsequently published in Current Opinion in Genetics and Development, vol. 66, pp. 20-24, 2021. doi : 10.1016/j.gde.2020.11.006. | en_US |
| dc.subject | Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) | en_US |
| dc.subject | Cancer genomics | en_US |
| dc.title | Advancing global equity in cancer genomics – challenges and opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa | en_US |
| dc.type | Postprint Article | en_US |