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May 2021 In This Issue Global Health Research and Training Initiatives Contact Global Health Research and Training Initiatives International Behavioural Trials Network Summer School Susan Czajkowski is on the faculty of the International Behavioural Trials Network (IBTN) Summer School Cancer Grand Challenges NCI and Cancer Research UK (CRUK) are partnering on the Cancer Grand Challenges Childhood Obesity Across Borders ![]() Susan Czajkowski and David Berrigan co-authored a commentary David Berrigan, Sonia Arteaga, Uriyoán Colón-Ramos, Lisa G. Rosas, Rafael Monge Rojas, Teresia M. O’Connor, Rafael Pérez-Escamilla, Elizabeth SFS Roberts, Brisa Sanchez, Martha Maria Téllez-Rojo, Susan Vorkoper and the Cross Borders Working Group. Measurement challenges for childhood obesity research within and between Latin America and the United States. 2021, In Press, Obesity Reviews. Caribbean Cancer Registry Hub Progress Report ![]() A progress report for the period 2015-2020 on the Caribbean Hub at Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) was provided to NCI’s CGH Director Satish Gopal in February 2021. Within the framework of the Global Initiative for Cancer Registry Development (GICR) led by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Limited NCI funding and staff (DCCPS, CGH) along with other partners at CDC, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), and NAACCR provide technical guidance and expertise for this initiative. NCI staff involved with the Caribbean Hub are Damali Martin (formerly of EGRP, now at the National Institute on Aging), Rachel Hanisch (EGRP), Ann Chao (CGH), and Brenda K. Edwards (DCCPS). The principal investigator for the Caribbean Hub, Glennis Andall-Brereton, retired from CARPHA at the end of March 2021. This PI role is now provided by Tamu Davidson, who is Head of Chronic Disease and Injury, Department in the Surveillance, Disease Prevention and Control Division at CARPHA. In addition to the above-mentioned report, members of the Caribbean Cancer Registry Hub contributed a poster and participated in the March 12-14, 2021, Consortium of Universities of Global Health virtual conference DCCPS International Interest Group 2021 Kickoff The DCCPS International Interest Group held its kickoff meeting in March 2021, spotlighting the work and accomplishments of DCCPS staff involved in international health-related activities. Rick Troiano presented on his experiences with the WHO 2020 Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior as a member of the Guidelines Development Group. Linda Nebeling and Susan Czajkowski presented on their work as co-chairs of the Trans-NCI Obesity and Cancer Workgroup. A notable workgroup activity is the Obesity and Cancer webinar series, which has featured several international speakers. The December 2020 webinar, “Why are individuals with obesity from racially/ethnically diverse backgrounds at increased risk for cancer,” included a presentation by Steven O-Keefe on his research to study the African Microbiome, in partnership with the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa. In June 2021, the workgroup will host a webinar, “The interface of insulin resistance, chronic inflammation and cancer risk,” which will include a researcher from Germany. The second quarterly meeting will be held in June 2021. 1st Conference of the Swiss Implementation Science Network ![]() Cindy Vinson joined the 1st Conference of the Swiss Implementation Science Network 22nd World Congress of Psycho-Oncology Paul Jacobsen will be presenting at the upcoming annual meeting of the International Psycho-Oncology Society. The 22nd World Congress of Psycho-Oncology Please visit the DCCPS website for information on funding opportunities and history and trends in international and global health research. Archives of past issues of this newsletter are also available online |
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