Senior Research Nurse
Malawi CRS
BIOGRAPHY
Mrs. Maria Chikasema is a Senior Research Nurse, Oncology Nurse Team Leader, and Palliative Care Specialist with 29 years of clinical and research experience in Malawi. She holds a BSc in Palliative Care from Makerere University and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Palliative Care Makerere University and leads efforts to integrate palliative care at Malawi’s National Cancer Centre while training multidisciplinary teams. She currently works with the University of North Carolina Project-Malawi Cancer Program, where she has contributed for over two decades to international oncology and HIV-related studies. Her professional training includes programs with Canada’s Cross Cancer Institute and De Souza Institute. She is dedicated to advancing oncology and palliative care through innovative research, improving patient outcomes, and presenting findings at international platforms such as AORTIC
Thursday, March 5, 2026
2:30pm - 4:00pm PST
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose