The WeCASOR Research Framework
How we coordinate multi-country stroke research to generate actionable evidence for Africa.
Collaborative Research Model
WeCASOR operates as a coordinated research ecosystem, connecting clinicians, academic institutions, and public health experts. Our framework is designed to ensure that research conducted across different African focus nations remains harmonized, ethical, and scalable.
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Concept Development
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Protocol Design
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Institutional Approval
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Implementation
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Publication
Protocol Harmonization
Standardizing data collection methods across all participating sites to allow for regional scale analysis.
Ethical Oversight
Each participating institution maintains local IRB approvals, ensuring compliance with both local and international ethics standards.
Data Harmonization
Rigorous quality control processes to ensure that multi-center data is consistent and reliable for peer-reviewed publication.