D43TW013007
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Strengthening Surgical Scientists Capacity for NCD-Lifespan Research (SSSCAR) Program - Strengthening Surgical Scientists Capacity for NCD-Lifespan Research (SSSCAR) Program Project Summary
Non-communicable diseases (NCD) are now the most common causes of morbidity and mortality globally and their prevalence is rising, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).
The rising incidence and mortality rates of NCDs in Africa require novel, context-specific, resource-level appropriate research into the epidemiology, prevention and management strategies that leads to improved public health and clinical outcomes.
Up to 60% of the NCDs occurring across the lifespan in LMICs are surgically amenable NCDs.
Despite the high burden of surgically amenable NCDs, there has been little investment in surgical global health training and research, particularly in LMICs where surgery has been overwhelmingly focused on patient care.
In the SSSCAR program, the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), the Center for Bioethics and Research, Ibadan, Nigeria (CBR), and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) collaborate to build the capacity of the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) trainees by implementing multidisciplinary graduate training programs that would empower WACS trainees to address surgically amenable NCDs across the lifespan among women, support trainees’ career development and generate public health and clinical benefits for surgical patients.
Non-communicable diseases (NCD) are now the most common causes of morbidity and mortality globally and their prevalence is rising, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).
The rising incidence and mortality rates of NCDs in Africa require novel, context-specific, resource-level appropriate research into the epidemiology, prevention and management strategies that leads to improved public health and clinical outcomes.
Up to 60% of the NCDs occurring across the lifespan in LMICs are surgically amenable NCDs.
Despite the high burden of surgically amenable NCDs, there has been little investment in surgical global health training and research, particularly in LMICs where surgery has been overwhelmingly focused on patient care.
In the SSSCAR program, the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), the Center for Bioethics and Research, Ibadan, Nigeria (CBR), and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) collaborate to build the capacity of the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) trainees by implementing multidisciplinary graduate training programs that would empower WACS trainees to address surgically amenable NCDs across the lifespan among women, support trainees’ career development and generate public health and clinical benefits for surgical patients.
Funding Goals
THE JOHN E. FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER (FIC) SUPPORTS RESEARCH AND RESEARCH TRAINING TO REDUCE DISPARITIES IN GLOBAL HEALTH AND TO FOSTER PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN U.S. SCIENTISTS AND THEIR COUNTERPARTS ABROAD. FIC SUPPORTS BASIC BIOLOGICAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH, AS WELL AS RELATED RESEARCH TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. THE RESEARCH PORTFOLIO IS DIVIDED INTO SEVERAL PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT A WIDE VARIETY OF FUNDING MECHANISMS TO MEET PROGRAMMATIC OBJECTIVES.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Baltimore,
Maryland
21201
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
University Of Maryland, Baltimore was awarded
Empowering West African Surgeons for NCD-Lifespan Research
Project Grant D43TW013007
worth $248,306
from Fogarty International Center in August 2025 with work to be completed primarily in Baltimore Maryland United States.
The grant
has a duration of 4 years 9 months and
was awarded through assistance program 93.989 International Research and Research Training.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity Chronic, Non-Communicable Diseases and Disorders Across the Lifespan: Fogarty International Research Training Award (NCD-LIFESPAN) (D43 Clinical Trial Optional).
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 7/25/25
Period of Performance
8/1/25
Start Date
5/31/30
End Date
Funding Split
$248.3K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$248.3K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
D43TW013007
SAI Number
D43TW013007-3799878100
Award ID URI
SAI UNAVAILABLE
Awardee Classifications
Public/State Controlled Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
75NF00 NIH Fogarty International Center
Funding Office
75NF00 NIH Fogarty International Center
Awardee UEI
Z9CRZKD42ZT1
Awardee CAGE
1B0S2
Performance District
MD-07
Senators
Benjamin Cardin
Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van Hollen
Modified: 7/25/25