Global Experts Are Heading to Abuja — Are You Ready to Join the Fight Against Cancer?


Posted on: Mon 11-08-2025

This October in Abuja: The Cancer Conference That Could Redefine the Future of Healthcare in Nigeria!”

The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) invites researchers, clinicians, policymakers, development partners, and the global health community to submit full papers, extended abstracts, and posters for presentation during International Cancer Week 2025.

This year’s edition will spotlight groundbreaking science collaborations and inclusive cancer control strategies across the cancer care continuum. Be a part of shaping cancer care in Nigeria and globally.

Event Details:

25th INTERNATIONAL CANCER WEEK
Theme: Redefining the Future of Cancer: Prevention, Access and Equity for All
Date: Tuesday 7th – Friday 10th October, 2025
Venue: Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Garki, Abuja 900103, FCT

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES

  • Accepted abstracts and posters will be published in the ICW 2025 Book of Abstracts.
  • Outstanding full papers will be considered for publication in peer-reviewed cancer research journals in partnership with local and international agencies.

WHY SUBMIT?

  • Network globally with cancer control professionals
  • Share your research with key decision-makers
  • Promote innovations in cancer prevention
  • Contribute to advancing equity in cancer care

SUBMISSION CATEGORIES

  • Full Papers
  • Poster Extended Abstracts
  • Collaborative Consortium Papers

SUB-THEMES

  1. Strengthening and Retention Strategies for Oncology, Pathology, and Radiology Professionals
  2. Clinical Trials and Psychosocial Considerations in Nigeria: Opportunities and Challenges
  3. Strengthening Screening Programs to Reach Underserved Rural Populations
  4. Towards Achieving WHO Global Initiative Goals for Childhood Cancer

REQUIRED FORMAT

  • Abstracts must be submitted in Word document format via email
  • Include presenting author’s:
    • Full name(s)
    • Email address(es)
    • Affiliation details (department/institution/hospital/city/state/country)
  • Title of abstract in UPPER CASE, limited to 25 words
  • Abstract text limited to 250 words, including acknowledgments
  • Text only submissions — no tables, figures, or bulleted text
  • Do not include patient names or hospital ID numbers

Deadline for Submission: 15th September 2025

Enquiries: 2348034523334, 08126587934 or www.nicrat.gov.ng