ABOUT PMABC
Precision Medicine for African/Aggressive Breast Cancer (PMABC) is a collaborative institution that works with the Henry Ford Cancer Institute and leading partner institutions in West and East Africa. This collaborative exists to study the biology of aggressive breast tumors (i.e. triple-negative breast cancer) in women with African descent. TNBC is an aggressive subtype with a tendency to metastasize; with a median overall survival of only 13 to 18 months even with standard chemotherapy, women with TNBC have devastating health outcomes. Though it accounts for approximately 10-15% of all breast cancers, it disproportionately affects women with African ancestry, who have reported incidence rates of up to 80%.
The Jiagge Lab and PMABC aim to improve patient outcomes by identifying biomarkers for screening and treatment in women with African ancestry with breast cancer and to increase knowledge and access to screening methods in the African American community.
PARTNER INSTITUIONS
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH)
CCTH is a 400-bed capacity referral hospital situated at the Northern part of Cape Coast, capital of Cape Coast Metropolitan District and Central Region of southern Ghana. The hospital, which was the first of a series of ultra-modern Regional Hospitals established by the Ministry of Health, is the main healthcare provider for many of the coastal communities within the region. As the key referral hospital for cancer patients in the region, the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital is considered to have state-of-the-art facilities, various departments, a medical school, and qualified health personnels to carry out research studies.
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Ho Teaching Hospital, Ho
The Ho Teaching Hospital is a government owned ultra-modern and state of the art 306 bed capacity Referral Hospital strategically located to acquire data and tumor samples of women from other West African countries. The faculty and trainees, consultants, specialists, and staff of HTH actively collaborate with domestic and international organizations, research institutions, and other universities to prevent diseases and improve quality of life within various communities.
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Tamale Teaching Hospital, Tamale
Tamale Teaching Hospital is a 400 bed capacity referral Hospital situated at the Northern part of Ghana. This hospital provides a comprehensive range of specialist healthcare services to the three northern regions of Ghana. It is currently the third teaching hospital in the country and features an ultra modern Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as part of the redevelopment of the Hospital completed in 2013 which increased the number of beds from 150 to 400.
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Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Kumasi
KATH is a 1,200-bed teaching hospital located in Kumasi, the largest city in Ghana. KATH Kumasi hospital is the second largest hospital in Ghana and receives referrals from the Northern regions, Brong Ahafo, Central, Western, Eastern and parts of the Volta region. It runs an autonomous clinic devoted to breast diseases only (Breast Care Center). KATH Kumasi is nationally accredited with residency training programs in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine and Pediatrics. The hospital also has departments of Pathology, Anesthesiology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics and Community Medicine.
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Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology is the second public university to be established in Ghana. It is globally recognized as the premier center of excellence in Africa for teaching in Science and Technology according to Educational Pathways International and features a Research Center. It was ranked best university in Ghana and West Africa by the U.S. News and World Report in 2019.
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Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforidua
The Eastern Regional Hospital is a secondary level referral facility and is the Municipal Hospital for the entire eastern region. It has a total of 356 beds available and is a non-profit healthcare organization. This hospital features the Koforidua Technical University and the All Nations University which is a private university that has made many notable technological advances for Ghana such as satellite imaging.
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St. Joseph’s Hospital, Koforidua
St. Joseph’s Hospital is a referral and missionary hospital located in Koforidua in the Eastern Region. It is considered a faith hospital as it is administered by the Catholic church, and it is also an academic hospital that provides teaching for medical students. It also provides specialist care in visceral surgery, trauma, rehabilitation, and orthopedic surgery. The local language is English and the funding status is through NGOs and charity.
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Pathologists Without Borders, Accra
This organization is a medical diagnostics company that provides anatomical pathology services, which is a very important partnership for our mission as their expertise is in the microscopic examination of tissues and cells. This is the backbone of clinical diagnoses, management, and follow up of patients. Pathology Without Borders features a team of well-trained and experienced pathologists and biomedical scientists that are dedicated to practicing pathology in its most modern form within Ghana.
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Holy Family Hospital, Techiman
This hospital was established in 1954 by the Medical Mission Sisters of St. Paul’s Catholic Church of Techiman. It now has a total bed capacity of 330. The mission statement of this facility is to stand for quality service for the ‘Poor, Deprived, Disadvantaged, and the Marginalized’. The general services that Holy Family Hospital offers are 24 hour emergency and ambulance, general OPD, in-patient, operative, and physiotherapy services; it also offers specialist services in endoscopy, laparoscopy, dental, radiology, and ear, nose and throat services.
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