Strengthening Surgical Scientists Capacity for NCD-Lifespan Research (SSSCAR) Program
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Funding Fogarty Program
Chronic, Noncommunicable Diseases and Disorders Research Training
Project Information in NIH RePORTER
Strengthening Surgical Scientists Capacity for NCD-Lifespan Research (SSSCAR) Program
Principal Institution
University of Maryland Baltimore
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Adebamowo, Clement Adebayo
Project Contact Information
Email:
cadebamowo@som.umaryland.edu
Year(s) Awarded
2025-2030
Country
Nigeria
Collaborators
Center for Bioethics and Research, Ibadan, Nigeria
National Open University of Nigeria
West African College of Surgeons
Project Description
Strengthening Surgical Scientists Capacity for NCD-Lifespan Research (SSSCAR) Program Project narrative Non-communicable diseases (NCD) are now the most common causes of morbidity and mortality globally and their prevalence is rising, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) where a substantial proportion are amenable to surgical intervention. Yet, there has been little investment in surgical global health training and research causing it to be described as the “neglected stepchild of global health”. In this program, the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), the Center for Bioethics and Research, Ibadan, Nigeria (CBR), and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) collaborate to build the capacity of the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) trainees by implementing a multidisciplinary graduate training program to build capacity for research on NCDs across the lifespan, particularly in women.
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