Nazik Hammad
纳齐克·哈马德
MD, MSc, FRCPC
Associate Professor, Department of Oncology肿瘤学系副教授
👥Biography 个人简介
Nazik Hammad is an oncologist at Queen's University with a dual focus on breast cancer treatment and global oncology, particularly cancer care in Africa and among African diaspora populations. She has partnered with African institutions to improve cancer access and conducted research on breast cancer disparities across continents.
🧪Research Fields 研究领域
🎓Key Contributions 主要贡献
Breast Cancer in African Women
Investigated biologic and clinical differences in breast cancer between African-born and Canadian-born women, identifying disparities in subtype distribution and stage at presentation.
Global Oncology Partnerships
Established research and training partnerships between Queen's University and African cancer centers, supporting capacity building in Sudan, Nigeria, and Ethiopia.
Cancer Disparities Research
Published on the intersection of race, ethnicity, immigration, and cancer outcomes, contributing to equity-focused oncology policy in Canada and internationally.
Representative Works 代表性著作
Breast cancer in women of African origin: a review of the current evidence
Current Oncology (2019)
Comprehensive review documenting aggressive tumor biology, late diagnosis, and poorer survival in women of African origin across multiple continents.
Closing the cancer divide: global oncology education partnerships
Journal of Global Oncology (2020)
Described model partnerships between high-income Canadian institutions and African cancer centers to reduce workforce and infrastructure gaps.
🏆Awards & Recognition 奖项与荣誉
📄Data Sources 数据来源
Last updated: 2026-01-15 | All information from publicly available academic sources
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