AC3
Addressing The Cancer Burden In All Populations of African Ancestry
The African-Caribbean Cancer Consortium was formed in May 2006 to further the study of viral, genetic, environmental and lifestyle risk factors for cancer in populations of African descent. Camille Ragin PhD, MPH is responsible for the establishment and development of the consortium. A growing number of dedicated researchers based in the United States, Africa and the Caribbean have joined.
20/08/2023
Fox Chase Cancer Center
20/08/2023
Lets talk about careers in oncology research!!!
2023 Philly Caribbean Festival Office of DEIA Fox Chase Cancer Center
20/08/2023
Engaging conversation with FCCC office of DEIA - Dr Ragin and FCCC Office of Community Outreach and Engagement - Julianna Maita at the 2023 Philly Caribbean Festival Fox Chase Cancer Center
20/08/2023
We are set up and ready to go!! Philly 2023 Caribbean Festival. Doors open at noon. AC3, FCCC Office of DEIA, FCCC COE & Fox Chase Cancer Center
01/04/2023
Join us this Wednesday at 7pm EST as we feature Jamaica Reach to Recovery Support Group. Dr. Althea Bailey, a senior lecturer at UWI Kingston Jamaica and an AC3 working group member will be facilitating the discussion on 'Living with Cancer - In a Low Resource Caribbean Setting.'
CCP and AC3 continues to educate the community on cancer prevention and promote research in our black population. This month we are diving into how to navigate your way once you are faced with cancer.
The African Caribbean Cancer Consortium (AC3) was established in May 2006 by Dr. Camille Ragin, the Principal Investigator and Professor of Cancer Prevention and Control Program at Fox Chase Cancer Center. AC3 has member scientific investigators from the US, Caribbean and Africa who study viral, genetic, environmental and lifestyle risk factors for cancer in populations of African descent.
Miranda Alexander, Founding President of Caribbean Community in Philadelphia (CCP) host these series of monthly presentations & discussions under CCP health initiative.
This project is a community partnership between AC3 and CCP with funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI).
In honor of Women's History Month - Dr. Ashing and Dr. Thomas-Purcell presents their expertise on Cervical Cancer in Women. They are members of the African Caribbean Cancer Consortium (AC3).
This monthly presentation is conducted in collaboration with Caribbean Community in Philadelphia (CCP) health initiative Caribbean Cancer Strong (CCS) and is supported in part by the Chang Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI).
Miranda Alexander, Founding President & Strategic Project Director of Caribbean Community in Philadelphia will host another round of monthly presentations and discussions with special guest, Dr. Alyssa Mercadel.
Dr. Mercadel is a Gynecologic Oncology fellow and voluntary assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Miami.
The presentation will cover the various GYN Cancers and women's health with the African Caribbean Cancer Consortium (AC3) members.
CCP health initiative includes Caribbean Cancer Strong (CCS) and women's health. This presentation is made possible by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
15/01/2023
Miranda Alexander, Founding President & Strategic Project Director of Caribbean Community in Philadelphia will host another round of monthly presentations and discussions with special guest, Dr. Alyssa Mercadel.
Dr. Mercadel is a Gynecologic Oncology fellow and voluntary assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Miami.
The presentation will cover the various GYN Cancers and women's health with the African Caribbean Cancer Consortium (AC3) members.
CCP health initiative includes Caribbean Cancer Strong (CCS) and women's health. This presentation is made possible by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
Dr. Robin Roberts will explore how cancer of the prostate affect men of Caribbean and African Ancestry. He is a member of the African Caribbean Cancer Consortium (AC3) and a Urologist with the UWI School of Clinical Medicine and Research in The Bahamas.
Miranda Alexander, Founding President of Caribbean Community in Philadelphia (CCP) will be the host of this forum. Caribbean Cancer Strong is a health initiative established by CCP as a support group to address cancer in Caribbean People.
Dr. Camille Ragin, Principal Investigator and Professor at Fox Chase Cancer Center, leads AC3 and its 200 plus participating members in the US, the Caribbean, and in Africa.
23/12/2022
Dr. Robin Roberts will explore how cancer of the prostate affect men of Caribbean and African Ancestry. He is a member of the African Caribbean Cancer Consortium (AC3) and a Urologist with the UWI School of Clinical Medicine and Research in The Bahamas.
Miranda Alexander, Founding President of Caribbean Community in Philadelphia (CCP) will be the host of this forum. Caribbean Cancer Strong is a health initiative established by CCP as a support group to address cancer in Caribbean People.
Dr. Camille Ragin, Principal Investigator and Professor at Fox Chase Cancer Center, leads AC3 and its 200 plus participating members in the US, the Caribbean, and in Africa.
Guest Presenter - Dr. Paulo Pinheiro is a consultant for Race-Ethnicity Methodology, a research professor on cancer epidemiology with twenty years of experience at Miller School of Medicine in Miami. He has pioneered the monitoring of cancer incidence in Hispanic sub-groups.
Co-presenter - Dr. Patricia Jones is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine.
Dr. Jones is currently building a research program which seeks to identify and alleviate the factors contributing to racial disparities in chronic liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma. She will review any clinical evidence and address the Q & A segment of the AC3 and CCP collaborative partnership program.
19/11/2022
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwuc-qqpzsoHNfP9p2NQ66ism401euP2MWZ
Register for this Liver Cancer Presentation featuring Dr. Paulo S. Pinheiro and Dr. Patricia Jones from the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine.
AC3 is the leading African Diaspora Network of Researchers in the field of Cancer. Principal Investigators are trained to study viral, genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors for cancer risk and outcomes in populations of African descent.
https://ac3online.org/
Wednesday, December 7th, presentation will focus on Liver Cancer and the importance of Screening in People of Color. AC3 was founded by Dr. Camille Ragin, PhD, MPH
Associate Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Professor, Cancer Prevention and Control Program
Fox Chase Cancer Center
AC3 Network of doctors, researchers and publications are over 100 in the U.S. Caribbean and Africa.
African-Caribbean Cancer Consortium AC3 Addressing The Cancer Burden In All Populations of African Ancestry
18/11/2022
Join us for our monthly presentation: First Wednesdays - December 7, 2022 @7:00-8:00 PM.
African Cancer Consortium (AC3) and Caribbean Community in Philadelphia (CCP) under it's health initiative, Caribbean Cancer Strong (CCS).
Guest Presenter - Dr. Paulo Pinheiro is a consultant for Race-Ethnicity Methodology, a research professor on cancer epidemiology with twenty years of experience at Miller School of Medicine in Miami. He has pioneered the monitoring of cancer incidence in Hispanic sub-groups.
Co-presenter - Dr. Patricia Jones is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine.
Dr. Jones is currently building a research program which seeks to identify and alleviate the factors contributing to racial disparities in chronic liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma. She will review any clinical evidence and address the Q & A segment of the AC3 and CCP collaborative partnership program.
Hosted by Miranda Alexander, Founding President of Caribbean Community in Philadelphia.
Funded by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative!
02/11/2022
Colorectal Cancer Pre- Test;
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Hosted by Miranda Alexander, Founding President, Caribbean Community in Philadelphia (CCP) and the African Caribbean Cancer Consortium (AC3). Join three AC3 member leaders in Colorectal Cancer: Dr. JoAnn S. Oliver, Dr. Natalie Greaves, and Dr. Celine Heskey as they co-present:
Global Impact (+AC3)
Risk and Prevention (+Diet)
Options for Screening
Engage and Empower
Special Guest, CarlaAnn Henry, will join us from the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.
Funded by the Chan Zuckerburg Initiative. Join us at 7:00PM EST tonight from 7:00-8:00 PM.
22/10/2022
African-Caribbean Cancer Consortium AC3 Addressing The Cancer Burden In All Populations of African Ancestry
21/10/2022
Please join the African Caribbean Cancer Consortium (AC3) member leaders on Wednesday, November 2nd from 7:00-8:00pm.
Our monthly webinar presentation will be on Colorectal Cancer with co-presenters from AC3 and Colorectal Cancer Alliance. Please scan the QR Code or click the bitly link for registration.
Meet Dr. Priscila Barreto-Coelho, a Hematology and Oncology Medical Fellow at the University of Miami - Miller School of Medicine
Jackson Memorial Hospital. She will present specific scientific research data and findings about Breast Cancer within Peoples of African Ancestry.
The discussion will be hosted by Miranda Alexander, Founding President of Caribbean Community in Philadelphia and co-hosted by Dr. Camille Ragin, Founder and Lead Principle Investigator of the African Caribbean Cancer Consortium (AC3).
This presentation is supported by members of AC3 and the health initiative of CCP under Caribbean Cancer Strong (CCS). The project and program is funded by the Chan Zuckerburg Initiative Foundation.
03/10/2022
The African Caribbean Cancer Consortium (AC3) in collaborative partnership with Caribbean Community in Philadelphia (CCP) under Caribbean Cancer Strong (CCS) invites you to their monthly cancer presentation. This month of October is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness and Dr. Priscila Barreto-Coelho will be presenting on Breast Cancer in the African Diaspora. Join us on online Wednesday, October 5, from 7:00-8:00PM.
Zoom Link - https://bit.ly/3rjRBL1
The African Caribbean Cancer Consortium (AC3) in collaborative partnership with Caribbean Community in Philadelphia (CCP) under Caribbean Cancer Strong (CCS) invites you to their monthly cancer presentation. This month of October is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness and Dr. Priscila Barreto-Coelho will be presenting on Breast Cancer in the African Diaspora. Join us on online Wednesday, October 5, from 7:00-8:00PM.
Zoom Link - https://bit.ly/3rjRBL1
27/09/2022
The African Caribbean Cancer Consortium (AC3) in collaborative partnership with Caribbean Community in Philadelphia (CCP) under Caribbean Cancer Strong (CCS) invites you to their monthly cancer presentation. This month of October is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness and Dr. Priscila Barreto-Coelho will be presenting on Breast Cancer in the African Diaspora. Join us on online Wednesday, October 5, from 7:00-8:00PM.
Zoom Link - https://bit.ly/3rjRBL1
21/01/2022
Cervical Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)–Patient Version Cervical cancer prevention is possible by using Pap tests, tests to detect human papillomavirus (HPV), and HPV vaccination. Learn more about how to prevent cervical cancer in this expert-reviewed summary.
31/12/2021
NIH study illuminates lung cancer origins in never smokers NCI scientists and their international collaborators have found that the majority of lung cancers in never smokers arise when mutations caused by natural processes in the body accumulate. They also identified three subtypes of lung cancer in these individuals. These insights may lead to more precise...
05/11/2021
Check our the latest work from the Guadeloupe Cancer registry and the African-Caribbean Cancer Consortium! This paper challenges existing knowledge on racial disparities in head and neck Cancer. We highlight distinct epidemiological patterns between geographical regions (Caribbean, Africa and USA) and even within the same regions. Region-specific risk factors are suspected for this heterogeneity in Cancer incidence. Please do no hesistate to share to make this work more visible. Temporary full access link: https://lnkd.in/eAtmqNkK
Aviane AUGUSTE on LinkedIn: #guadeloupe #cancer #Caribbean Check our the latest work from the Guadeloupe Cancer registry and the African-Caribbean Cancer Consortium! This paper challenges existing knowledge on ...
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