CaPTC (@CaPTC7) header
CaPTC (@CaPTC7) profile picture

Using research as a tool, we are committed to improving the well-being of Black men living with prostate cancer.

Joined May 2017
Photo by CaPTC (@CaPTC7)Photo by CaPTC (@CaPTC7)Photo by CaPTC (@CaPTC7)Photo by CaPTC (@CaPTC7)Photo by CaPTC (@CaPTC7)Photo by CaPTC (@CaPTC7)Photo by CaPTC (@CaPTC7)Photo by CaPTC (@CaPTC7)Photo by CaPTC (@CaPTC7)Photo by CaPTC (@CaPTC7)
Pinned Tweet
Great shots from #SoAPCA25. We bring you highlights from one of our biggest events in 2025. #ViralMMSVideo #viral2026 #cancerresearch
4
8
1,829
⏱️ ONE WEEK TO GO! The countdown is on for the 2026 CaPTC Biennial Conference! Prepare for two dynamic days of strategic planning and scientific breakthroughs. 🗓️ Dates: November 17–18, 2026 🕐 Time: 1:00–6:00 PM WAT / 7:00 AM–12:00 PM ET
1
28
8 Days to Go — Clinical Care & Translation From the laboratory bench to the patient bedside. 🩺🔬 Explore clinical innovations and translational pathways designed to improve outcomes for Black men battling prostate cancer worldwide. 📅 Nov 17–18, 2026
1
1
48
🗓️ 11 Days to Go — Early Career & Rapid-Fire Focus Calling all early-career investigators and trainees! 🚀 Day 2 features Rapid-Fire Abstract Presentations—the perfect platform to highlight your findings to international experts and mentors. 📅 Day 2: Nov 18, 2026
1
56
🗓️ 12 Days to Go Focus on Epidemiology & Population Health Data tells the story of disparities. Epidemiology gives us the roadmap to fix them. Discover how CaPTC researchers are uncovering population-level insights to close health gaps across the US, Caribbean, and Africa.
1
1
45
🗓️ 13 Days to Go — Investigator Highlight & Publications Collaborative research powers publication impact. 📚✨ Day 1 of #CaPTC2026 focuses on strategic alignment for Principal Investigators, targeting multi-center grant opportunities and high-impact consortium publications.
1
1
52
🗓️ 15 Days to Go — Focus on Genetics & Biomarkers Unlocking genetic markers across diverse populations is critical to precision medicine in prostate cancer. 🧬🔬 Join geneticists and researchers across the globe as we explore target pathways tailored to high-risk populations.
1
2
66
Bridging Specialties Urologists + Geneticists + Epidemiologists + Public Health Leaders = Transformation. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures we tackle prostate cancer disparities from every angle—genomics to community engagement. 🗓️ November 17–18, 2026.
1
44
Rapid-Fire Presentations Spotlight ⚡ Fast-Paced. High-Impact. Groundbreaking. Day 2 (Nov 18) will also feature Rapid-Fire Abstract Presentations showcasing the latest findings and novel approaches in prostate cancer disparities research! 📊
1
53
Did you know that Black men disproportionately experience higher incidence and mortality rates from prostate cancer globally? The Biennial Science of Global Prostate Cancer Disparities Conference brings together experts to tackle these disparities head-on through science,
1
67
25 days to go Disparities in prostate cancer outcomes among Black men require solutions that transcend boundaries. 🧬🌐 Our 2026 theme focuses on breaking down silos: "Beyond Specialties and Borders: A Multidisciplinary and Global Approach." Let's bridge research, clinical
1
48
📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: The Biennial Science of Global Prostate Cancer Disparities in Black Men Conference is back! 🌍 Join global leaders as we unite under the theme: "Beyond Specialties and Borders: A Multidisciplinary and Global Approach to Addressing Prostate Cancer Disparities in
1
1
4
179
SAVE THE DATE | CAPTC BIENNIAL CONFERENCE 2026 The Prostate Cancer Transatlantic Consortium (CaPTC) is pleased to present the Biennial Conference on Global Prostate Cancer Disparities, taking place November 17-18, 2026, @JohnsHopkins, Baltimore, Maryland, USA,
1
3
4
118
with virtual participation also available. +Theme: Beyond Specialties and Borders: A Multidisciplinary and Global Approach to Addressing Prostate Cancer Disparities in the New Era. Join leading experts, researchers, clinicians, and global health advocates as we come together
1
29
Big news! 🇳🇬 We’ve officially opened a new CaPTC office at the Federal Medical Center, Jabi in Abuja! From local community impact to global research networks, we’re expanding our reach with one clear mission: tackling prostate cancer health disparities head-on. 💙
2
4
1
7
353
PROSTATE HEALTH MATTERS! Your health. Your questions. Your voice. Join us for Prostate Health Matters: Ask the Urologist as we continue our Prostate Cancer Awareness celebration with Dr. Christopher Williams, Urologic Oncologist, for an important conversation about
1
2
3
115
prostate health, prostate cancer, screening, treatment, and the questions men and families need answered. 17 Friday, September 11, 2026 12:00 PM ET youtube.com/live/buU18xSif... Have a question about prostate health? Bring it to the conversation! Drop your questions in the
1
31
Numbers don't lie. Black men are disproportionately affected by prostate cancer. They are diagnosed at a lifetime rate of 1 in 6, compared to 1 in 8 for men of other races, and Black men are more than twice as likely to die from the disease.
1
66
This is not a scare but rather, a call to intense alertness and responsibility. Every black man must learn what it takes to police his health. #Cancerawareness #Endprostatecancerdisparities #Prostatecancer #Closethecaregap
18
It's Global Prostate Cancer Day and there's no better time to remind every man out there to treat their health as a priority. Listen to/watch this beautiful educational song👇 youtu.be/Cp4XhEzB2RI?si=Z636…
1
33
Did you know? World Prostate Cancer Day is observed globally on June 11 to raise awareness about prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment. #Health #HealthAndWellness #Cancercare #Cancerawareness #Endprostatecancer #Closethecaregap #Cancerresearch #Endprostatecancerdisparities
1
32