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UNC Project-Malawi Cancer Program

WHY MALAWI? 

The UNC Project- Malawi Cancer Program is well-positioned to catalyze a broad, coordinated cancer control effort in Malawi, and address key scientific questions related to cancer in sub-Saharan Africa. Read More 

OUR PRIORITIES 

We aim to develop sufficient internal capacity such that Malawi can become a leader of cancer care and research in low-resource settings, as it has long been for HIV care and treatment. Read More 

OUR PARTNERS 

Collaboration is an important component of what we do and our success is supported by a remarkable cancer research network of diverse and accomplished partner institutions. Read More 

Recent Scientific Outputs

Recent News

  • 5th Annual Malawi Cancer Symposium

      The 5th Annual Malawi Cancer Symposium was held Sept 6-7 at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. Organized by the Malawi Ministry of Health in collaboration with the UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, and UNC Project Malawi Cancer Program, the event provided a … Read more

  • DR. MPONDA TO PRESENT AT THE 2022 ASH ANNUAL MEETING AND EXPOSITION

    Dr. Marriam Mponda has been selected to present at the upcoming 64th annual meeting and exposition that will take place on December 10-13, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Dr. Mponda will be presenting her poster entitled, “ABVD for Hodgkin Lymphoma in Malawi: Excellent Outcomes but with Persistent Clinical Disparities Compared to High Income Countries: … Read more

  • 4th Annual Malawi Cancer Symposium

      “Together Against Cancer” The 4th Annual Cancer Symposium was on September 19th-20th, 2022, as a hybrid virtual in-person event. The symposium was organized by UNC Project Malawi Cancer Program and the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center in collaboration with the Malawi Ministry of Health. Key stakeholders were invited to present issues related to cancer strategy, … Read more