Meet the MPI's

The objectives
of iCCaRE

is to fight prostate cancer in the Black community all over the world

Meet Our Consortium MPI's

Dr. Folakemi Odedina

CONTACT MPI, MAYO CLINIC

Internationally recognized cancer researcher and academic leader.

Dr. Roxana Dronca

MAYO CLINIC

The research interests of Roxana S. Dronca, M.D., are in the field of tumor immunology.

Dr. Che Ngufor

MAYO CLINIC

Dr. Ngufor investigates state-of-the-art technologies and develops core machine-learning approaches.

Dr. Kimlin Ashing

CITY OF HOPE

Dr. Ashing is a notable leader in examining health disparities, cancer inequities and survivorship.

Dr. Ernie Kaninjing

GEORGIA COLLEGE

Dr. Kaninjing, a behavioral scientist with prostate cancer and health disparity research expertise.

Dr. Solomon Rotimi

COVENANT UNIVERSITY

Dr. Rotimi is a Professor at Covenant University, Nigeria with a broad background in Clinical Biochemistry.

iCCaRE Pilot Projects

Pilot Project 1

will develop a Virtual Robot Assistant (ViRA) for Black men newly diagnosed        

Pilot Project 2

Will assess the impact of patient-centered home cancer care                                          

Pilot Project 3

Will develop ViRA to improve quality of life in Black prostate cancer survivors

Pilot Project 4

Will assess and address social determinants of health needs of sub-Saharan African immigrant prostate cancer survivors  

Pilot Project 5

Will explore how biological factors contribute to poor mental health of prostate cancer survivors