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Early Detection
Support research focused on identifying cancer at earlier stages through appropriate screening and diagnostic approaches.
University of Sargodha
Consortium for Early Cancer Detection
A collaborative research platform connecting universities, hospitals, clinicians, researchers and diagnostic laboratories to strengthen early cancer detection, research and evidence-based healthcare in Pakistan.
Early detection
Clinical research
Diagnostic innovation
In collaboration with
University of Sargodha
Affiliated Universities
Hospitals
Diagnostic Laboratories
About the Consortium
Building a collaborative cancer research network
The Consortium connects academic institutions, hospitals, clinicians, researchers, diagnostic laboratories and other relevant stakeholders to develop coordinated approaches to early cancer detection.
The platform will support standardized research protocols, sample collection, laboratory investigations, data management, academic training and dissemination of research findings.
Research priorities
Consortium Objectives
The Consortium aims to create a coordinated academic and clinical framework for cancer diagnostic research.
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Collaborative Research
Establish collaboration between universities, hospitals, laboratories and multidisciplinary research teams.
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Standardized Sampling
Develop coordinated procedures for participant recruitment, consent, sample collection, processing and documentation.
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Diagnostic Research
Facilitate laboratory and clinical research for evaluating potential diagnostic biomarkers and technologies.
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Capacity Building
Provide opportunities for researchers, students and clinical staff through training, workshops and academic activities.
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Research Translation
Promote translation of research evidence into clinical practice, awareness programs and policy development.
From participant to evidence
Sample Collection & Research Workflow
A coordinated workflow can help ensure consistency, traceability and quality throughout the research process.
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Participants
Identification of participants according to the approved research protocol.
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Consent & Registration
Informed consent, participant registration and assignment of a research identification code.
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Sample Collection
Collection of approved biological samples following standardized institutional procedures.
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Laboratory Analysis
Processing, storage and laboratory analysis according to the approved research methodology.
Advancing early cancer diagnostics through collaboration
Connecting academic expertise, clinical practice and laboratory research to support coordinated and ethically governed diagnostic research.
