title: The 4th Bi-annual international African-Caribbean Cancer Consortium conference: building capacity to address cancer health disparities in populations of African descent.
abstract: This is a brief summary of the 4(th) International Meeting of the African-Caribbean Cancer Consortium (AC3), organized and sponsored by Fox Chase Cancer Center (FCCC), and held on July 21-22, 2012 at the Lincoln University Graduate Center, Lincoln Plaza, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. AC3 investigators gathered in Philadelphia, PA to present the results of our ongoing collaborative research efforts throughout the African Diaspora. The general theme addressed cancer health disparities and presentations represented all cancer types. However, there was particular emphasis on women's cancers, related to human papillomavirus (HPV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections.
authors.affiliation: Cancer Prevention and Control, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple University Health System, 333 Cottman Avenuue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 USA.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Blackman
authors.affiliation: Cancer Prevention and Control, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple University Health System, 333 Cottman Avenuue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 USA.
authors.forename: Jasmine
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Campbell
authors.affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA USA.
authors.forename: Carlene
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bowen
authors.affiliation: National Black Leadership Initiative in Cancer - Philadelphia Chapter, Philadelphia, PA USA.
authors.forename: Ernestine
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Delmoor
authors.affiliation: Elise Joseph Foundation, Philadelphia, PA USA.
authors.forename: Gilda
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Jean-Louis
authors.affiliation: Sharing Health and Hope in Cameroon Africa (SHAHICA), Philadelphia, PA USA.
authors.forename: Raphiatou
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Noumbissi
authors.affiliation: St. Vincent and the Grenadines Organization of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA USA.
authors.forename: Yvonne
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: O'Garro
authors.affiliation: African Family Health Organization (AFAHO), Philadelphia, PA USA.
authors.forename: Oni
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Richards-Waritay
authors.affiliation: Echoes of Africa, Philadelphia, PA USA.
authors.forename: Stanley
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Straughter
authors.affiliation: The Coalition of African Communities (AFRICOM), Philadelphia, PA USA.
authors.forename: Vera
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Tolbert
authors.affiliation: Caribbean Festival & Cultural Organization of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA USA.
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.affiliation: Cancer Prevention and Control, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple University Health System, 333 Cottman Avenuue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 USA ; Department of Public Health, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA USA.
authors.forename: Camille
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ragin
keywords: Building consortia; Cancer health disparities; Innovative research; Women’s cancers