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The anti-cancer properties of traditional remedies

Year:
2019
Duration:
3 months
Approved budget:
$5,000.00
Researchers:
Miss Oprah Pupi
Health issue:
Cancer (oncology)
Proposal type:
Pacific Health Summer Studentship
Lay summary
This feasibility study will explore the anti-cancer properties of a combination of turmeric and papaya (esi) leaves. It will also explore the options of best research protocols to follow in order to balance the desire of growing knowledge in this area, with the protection of indigenous knowledge and sharing of benefits between the research partners. This research will set the foundation necessary for the larger project led by Professor Rosengren and Dr Inder