The Global Oncology Program advances equitable cancer care in low- and middle-income countries through research, education, outreach, capacity building, policymaking, technological innovations, and sustained international collaboration.
ABOUT US
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
OUR PILLARS
Research and Grants
Competitive seed funding for UW faculty conducting cancer research in LMICs. Projects generate preliminary data to power NIH, philanthropic, and foundation grant applications.
Education and Training
Symposia, training sessions, undergraduate study abroad course, mentorship, and applied research experiences for students and early-career investigators.
Outreach and Partnerships
Institutional relationships with hospitals and universities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, supporting collaborative research and capacity building.
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Program Leadership
Faculty members
Program Admin
IMPACT AT A GLANCE: 2024-2026
6
Pilot Grants Funded
across 4 continents
20
Undergraduate students in the inaugural Cancer Care Across Cultures study abroad cohort
40+
countries across 6 continents represented in UW faculty global oncology efforts
OUR ACTIVITIES
Global Oncology Symposium
An annual two-day symposium bringing together researchers, clinicians, and funders from across the U.S. and world to accelerate global cancer research.
What Our Faculty Is Doing in Global Oncology
40+ Countries. 6 Continents. One Community.
UW–Madison faculty are advancing cancer research and care worldwide. Explore the breadth of our global oncology ecosystem.
Pilot Grant Program
Competitive seed funding ($10K–$15K) empowering UW–Madison faculty to launch early-stage cancer research in LMICs, generating the preliminary data that unlocks NIH and philanthropic investment.
Global Partnerships & Collaborations
Active research partnerships with institutions across sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Latin America, and Europe, co-producing science that addresses cancer where the burden is greatest.
Cancer Care Across Cultures: Study Abroad
A 3-week course taking UW students from Madison to Copenhagen to explore global oncology, visit Danish cancer centers, and examine cancer care across health systems.
Publications & Resources
Explore UW–Madison’s peer-reviewed global oncology research plus practical resources and guide for faculty and trainees ready to get involved in global oncology work
