Our Partners Project & Academic
Research Program

EMBLEM Study

Burkitt lymphoma epidemiology across East Africa.

Our Work Together

The Epidemiology of Burkitt Lymphoma in East African Children and Minors (EMBLEM) study investigated childhood Burkitt lymphoma with NCI/NIH support. SHED's role in Tanzania covered research administration, laboratory and field activities, regional case identification and coordination — led by Dr. Esther Kawira as Tanzania Principal Investigator, with Bugando Medical Centre and AFENET in the wider network.

Key Projects or Contributions

Field and laboratory operations; case identification across the region; research administration from Shirati.

Why the Partnership Mattered

A defining demonstration that SHED can carry multi-institutional programs.