Mission Statement
The mission of the Global Oncology Program within UW-Madison’s Carbone Cancer Center is to foster partnerships between faculty and trainees across campus and with other national and international institutions, with the goal of addressing disparities in cancer care within low- and middle-income countries through research, education, outreach, capacity building, policymaking, and technological innovations.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to reduce disparities and improve cancer health outcomes for all people.
About
The Global Oncology Program at UWCCC was launched in 2021 in an effort to streamline communication and research happening at a global scale at UWCCC. This program aims to:
- Increase partnerships and collaboration opportunities between researchers at UWCCC and other institutions
- Catalogue, highlight, and promote ongoing international cancer activities within UW
- Develop a Global Oncology community in Madison through networking events, seminars, conferences, workshops, and other educational activities
- Promote Global Oncology research, capacity building, and outreach efforts by supporting funding opportunities for those wanting to pursue cancer control efforts in LMICs
Leadership Team
SYED NABEEL ZAFAR
Credentials: PROGRAM LEAD
Position title: Assistant Professor - Surgical Oncology
Email:
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Syed Nabeel Zafar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Zafar conducts health services research and research on global oncology/global surgery.
NOELLE LOCONTE
Position title: Associate Professor
Email:
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PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Dr. Noelle LoConte is a faculty member in the Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care in the Department of Medicine. She leads the UW Carbone Cancer Center’s Outreach, Cancer Control and…
Muhammed Murtaza
Position title: Associate Professor - Surgical Oncology
Email:
murtaza
Muhammed Murtaza is an Associate Professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology. He is also Principal Investigator of the Murtaza Lab.
ADEDAYO ONITILO
Credentials: MD PhD MSCR FACP
Position title: Clinical Adjunct Professor
Email:
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Dr. Onitilo is board certified in internal medicine, hematology, medical oncology and hospice and palliative medicine. He earned his medical degree at Ogun State University in Nigeria. He did his residency at Columbia University, College…
MONIBA NAZEEF
Position title: Assistant Professor (CHS)
Email:
mnazeef
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Dr. Moniba Nazeef is a faculty member in the Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care within the Department of Medicine. She is a member of the American Society of Hematology, the…
ROBERT JERAJ
Position title: Professor, Medical Physics and Human Oncology
Email:
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Global medical physics research mentorship – Global research and scientific education leadership within the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) – Global clinical trials (e.g., Africa) – Development and assistance in Development of undergraduate…
MEREDITH TURANY
Credentials: MS
Position title: Global Oncology | Program Assistant
Email:
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Sofia Refetoff
Credentials: PhD
Position title: Global Oncology | Educational Programs
Email:
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Resources
- WHO report on cancer: setting priorities, investing wisely and providing care for all (2020)
- Global Oncology Survey of NCI-Designated Cancer Centers Summary Report (2018-2019)
- Global cancer surgery: delivering safe, affordable, and timely cancer surgery. The Lancet Oncology (Sept 2015) Commission
- Evolving Issues in Oncology, Global Oncology. American Medical Association (2019)
- The Economic Burden of Cancer. The American Cancer Society, Inc (2019)
- Cancer Disease Control Priority, 3rd edition. World Bank Group (2015)
