Helicobacter pylori infection is a strong risk factor for development of gastric cancer, the third leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Gastric cancer rates vary markedly throughout the world. An important goal is to identify H. pylori-infected persons who have the highest risk for development of gastric cancer.
| Timothy Cover [Email] Medicine |
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| Location |
Colombia, Honduras |
| Contacts | N/A |
| Program Type |
Research |
| Funding Type |
Grants |
| Region |
Central and South America |
| Global Health Topics |
Basic Sciences, Infectious Diseases |
| Eligibility |
Graduate students (non-clinical); Medical students (MD); Post-doctoral students, residents, or trainees; Faculty members |
| Program Length |
Flexible, depending on the individuals interests and needs |
| VU Affiliation |
The program is affiliated with Vanderbilt. |
| Language(s) |
The program does not have a language requirement. |