Mission
- Develop and support collaborations between member groups
- Identify factors that influence the epidemiology, etiology, pathobiology, and prognosis of liver, biliary tract and pancreatic cancers
- Encourage free exchange of results (published or unpublished) and ideas in a collegial environment without fear of competition.
Objectives
Expand knowledge of the epidemiology, etiology, pathobiology and prognosis of liver, biliary tract and pancreatic cancers through:
- Fostering collaborations between clinicians and researchers in different countries;
- Providing a forum and framework for discussion, development and pursuit of new research directions and clinical care initiatives;
- Promote and support high-quality patient and population-based basic and translational science research throughout Africa;
- Supporting the development and mentorship of early career researchers and clinicians.