Understanding prostate cancer in African-Caribbean men to improve care for future generations.

Our research in Jamaica and the UK explores how prostate cancer develops in African-Caribbean men, to improve outcomes for our community.

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Why this study matters

Higher risk

African-Caribbean men are more likely to develop aggressive prostate cancer.

Not enough answers

Too little research has focused on how prostate cancer develops in our community.

Our approach

We study tumour genomics alongside lifestyle and family history to understand why.

Better outcomes

Our goal is to build knowledge that can support better detection, treatment and care.

Working together

From Manchester to Mona

A research partnership connecting people, expertise and communities across the UK and Jamaica.

Map showing the research partnership between Manchester in the UK and Mona in Jamaica
One shared research partnership Sharing knowledge and expertise

Our research partnership

Manchester Cancer Research Centre
University of Manchester Manchester Cancer Research Centre
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
University of the West Indies
University of the West Indies Mona, Jamaica
Partner hospitals & clinicians Jamaica

Our research in focus

Tumour genomics

We study prostate tumours to understand the different evolutionary pathways seen in African-Caribbean men.

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Lifestyle & family history

We collect information about diet, lifestyle and family history and link this with biological information.

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Community discussion about prostate cancer research

Community at the heart

We work with our community to shape the research and make sure our materials are clear and relevant.

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Upcoming event

Community & Research Engagement Event

Date: Sunday 11 October 2026

Time: 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

Venue: Heaton Mersey Village Cricket Club, Manchester

Join us for an afternoon of talks, discussion and Q&A about prostate cancer research, with researchers, clinicians and community voices.

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Meet the team

A team of researchers, clinicians and collaborators working together across the UK and Jamaica.

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Dr Aliah Hawari Dr Aliah HawariLead ResearcherManchester Professor David Wedge Prof. David WedgePrincipal InvestigatorManchester Dr Ashwin Sachdeva Dr Ashwin SachdevaClinical LeadManchester Dr Sasha Gay-Wright Dr Sasha Gay-WrightResearch FellowJamaica Dr Kimberley Foster Dr Kimberley FosterResearch FellowJamaica Dr William Aiken Dr William AikenConsultant UrologistJamaica

Latest updates

Research update

Recruitment continues in Manchester

We are recruiting participants at The Christie as the UK part of the study continues.

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Research update

Jamaica recruitment preparing to start

Our Jamaica study has received ethics approval and the team is preparing for participant recruitment.

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Community research engagement event

Community update

Engaging with our community

Community contributors are helping us review study materials and shape how we communicate our research.

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Be part of the change

Whether you want to take part in our research, attend an event or help spread the word, there are many ways to get involved.

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