Our History
Professor Jennifer Geel started CARE in 2017 to fund childhood cancer research initially in Johannesburg and then across South Africa. She wanted to highlight the importance of research, especially clinical research which focuses on
getting optimal treatment to children, improving outcomes for them and their families. She saw how important it was to create locally relevant research rather than relying on data from high income settings which often don’t
translate well to the South African setting.
The core purpose of CARE is to fund research to save the lives of children with cancer in South Africa, reduce morbidity and improve cost effectiveness.
Over the last three years, our team has been involved in 6 collaborative research projects, participated in the publication of 15 research papers and 3 education and training activities.
We have taken part in local, national and international academic studies and clinical trials. We are active members of the International Paediatric Oncology Society, including Paediatric Oncology in Developing Countries (PODC).
We are a syndicate within Wits Health Consortium and have an account with the Wits Foundation.
Our Work
Research is the core business of CARE, and we thrive on improving the lives of children with cancer in our country. We support and produce clinical research, building on the work of others who have performed basic and translational
research.
Governance
We follow the relevant guidelines of good governance to establish a good reputation in the academic research arena and build trusted networks with leading researchers, donors and international funders. Different aspects of good governance in our sector include health sciences protocols, grant stewardship, research ethics and clinical governance.
Research Ethics
CARE operates in line with all key guidelines and protocols relating to clinical trial submissions, human research ethical standards, standard operating procedures and institutional reviews.
Clinical Governance
CARE operates in line with clinical governance requirements and Good Clinical Practice.