Medical Oncology

The Department of Medical Oncology is part of the School of Clinical Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Its research strengths lie in breast cancer, prostate cancer and haematologic malignancies, with a further emphasis on HIV-associated cancers. The publication data also show work on genomics and African-specific genetic architecture, including questions about the portability of risk models developed in other populations.

Further themes include geospatial disparities, health system integration, community perceptions and stigma, and quality of care. The research is focused on South Africa and the wider Southern and sub-Saharan African setting, linking molecular and genomic work with population health and service delivery.