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Global Oncology at Wisconsin
Shining a light on global cancer care

June 2025


2025 Global Oncology Pilot Award
$10,000–$15,000 for 1-year projects addressing cancer disparities in LMICs
Full Proposal Deadline: July 21
Didn’t submit an LOI? You can still apply!
View full RFA & submit your proposal | Contact: cmcclenahan@wisc.edu

Global Oncology Funding Opportunities, Grants and Awards

The Enhancement of Management of breast cancer in French speaking Sub-Saharan African Countries
Project Location: Benin, Congo, The Democratic Republic, Mali, Senegal, Togo
Apply by: July 25, 2025
View RFP

Implementation Research for Multi-morbidity Management in LMICs and U.S. Tribal Populations (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Next Due Date: November 5, 2025
Find out more

INDIVIDUAL SPOTLIGHT

Dr. Minh Tung Phung


Assistant Professor of Population Health Sciences
University of Wisconsin–Madison

Dr. Phung is bridging population health and oncology to reduce the global burden of women’s cancers. With roots in Vietnam and a research focus spanning frailty, racial disparities, and gynecologic cancer outcomes in LMICs, his work exemplifies equity-driven global oncology.
Find out more about Dr. Phung journey in Global Oncology on our website!
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Beyond Borders: What’s Happening Worldwide in Global Oncology

International Oncology Experts Meet in Kenya to Address Regional Cancer Needs
NCCN and African Cancer Coalition took part in the recent American Cancer Society Global Academy Regional Workshop to improve cancer care in Sub-Saharan Africa. 

Global Policy Webinar: Individual Health and the Cancer Burden Globally  
See Recording

Pfizer to improve breast cancer patient outcomes with the help of Conquer Cancer’s EveryGrant and ASCO’s Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Council
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SWOG and Its Expansion into Latin America
Global Cancer Research and Control Seminar Series | CME credits now available.
July 10, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Virtual
Speaker: Dr. Mariana Chavez Mac Gregor
Read more | Add to Outlook Calendar

International Publications

Impact of Armed Conflict on Cancer Care in Sudan: Challenges and Strategic Responses - Ahmed et al.

Results of Five Years of a Cancer Patient Navigation Training Program for Limited-Resource Settings in the Caribbean and Africa - Badal et al.

Guideline Utilization in Oncology: Addressing Barriers and Facilitators in Latin America and the Caribbean - Chavarri-Guerra et al.

Efficacy and Tolerability of a Low-Dose Continuous Regimen of Regorafenib in Refractory Synovial Sarcomas: A Single-Arm, Phase II Trial From India - Fernandes et al.

Use of Thermal Ablation in Low-Resource Settings: Experience From Three Multicenter Noninferiority Randomized Clinical Trials - Rodriguez et al.

Ways to Get Involved

Want to volunteer, mentor, collaborate, donate, or sponsor?
We’d love to connect! Keep an eye out — we’ll be sharing sign-up forms soon.
You can also email us anytime at: globaloncology@uwcarbone.wisc.edu

As we move forward, our mission grows stronger—linking Madison to the world through collaboration, discovery, and shared purpose. Every month brings new voices, new questions, and new steps toward global equity in cancer care.

Thanks for being part of this journey.
Catch you in July!

With appreciation,
The Global Oncology Program Team
UW Carbone Cancer Center
University of Wisconsin–Madison
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