Corrado A. Cancedda, MD, PhD, EMPA
Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases)
Consultant, Center for Global Health, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Department: Medicine
Contact information
3620 Hamilton Walk, Room 240
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Office: 617-521-5500
Education:
MD (Clinical Immunology/Allergology)
Faculty of Medicine, University of Genoa, Italy, 1996.
PhD (Transplant Immunology)
Faculty of Medicine, University of Genoa, Italy, 2005.
EMPA (Public Administration)
Fels Institute of Government, University of Pennsylvania, 2022.
Permanent linkMD (Clinical Immunology/Allergology)
Faculty of Medicine, University of Genoa, Italy, 1996.
PhD (Transplant Immunology)
Faculty of Medicine, University of Genoa, Italy, 2005.
EMPA (Public Administration)
Fels Institute of Government, University of Pennsylvania, 2022.
Description of Clinical Expertise
Internal Medicine, Infectious DiseasesDescription of Other Expertise
My professional interest lies in the establishment of long-term, sustainable, multi-disciplinary partnerships among government, donors, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions to advance health equity and strengthen health systems globallyDescription of Research Expertise
Implementation science, capacity strengthening, long-term sustainabilitySelected Publications
Strysko J, Thela T, Feder A, Thubuka J, Machiya T, Mkubwa J, Mochankana K, Tiroyakgosi C, Kgomanyane K , Ntereke DT; Zankere T, Lechiile K, Gatonye T, Tembo CV, Vurayai M, Mannathoko N, Mokomane M, Moustafa AM, Goldfarb DM, Richard-Greenblatt M, McGann C, Coffin SE, Cancedda C, Lautenbach E, Bogoshi Dineo, Smith A, Planet P.: Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii at a hospital in Botswana: Detecting a protracted outbreak using whole genome sequencing. medRxiv Jul 2023.Cancedda C, Bonds M, Nkomazana O, Ayimbola S, Binagwaho A: Sustainability in Global Health: a Low Ceiling, a Star in the Sky, or the Mountaintop? BMJ Global Health TBD (accepted for publication), Dec 2022.
Schriger SH, Binagwaho A, Keetile M, Kerry V, Mubiligi J, Ramogola-Masire D, Rolland M, Barg FK, Cancedda C : Hierarchy of Qualities in Global Health Partnerships: A Path Towards Equity and Sustainability. BMJ Global Health 6(12): e007132, Dec 2021.
Dahn, B., Kerr, L., Nuthulaganti, T., Massaquoi, M., Subah, M., Yaman, A., Plyler, C.M., Cancedda, C., Marshall, R.E. and Marsh, R.H: Liberia’s First Health Workforce Program Strategy: Reflections and Lessons Learned. Annals of Global Health 87(1): 95, Oct 2021.
Cancedda C, Adams LV, Powderly W. : Adopting Locally the Lessons Learned Globally: a Call to Action for Academic Medical Centres in the USA. BMJ Global Health 20(5): e002238, Apr 2020.
Cancedda C, Binagwaho A: The Human Resources for Health Program in Rwanda: a Response to Recent Commentaries. Int J Health Policy Manag 8(7): 459-461, Apr 2019.
Cancedda C, Binagwaho A, Kerry V: It is Time for Academic Institutions to Align their Strategies and Priorities with the Sustainable Development Goals. BMJ Global Health 3(6): e001067, Dec 2018.
Cancedda C, Cotton P, Shema J, Rulisa S, Riviello R, Adams LV, Farmer PE, Kagwiza J, Kyamanywa P, Mukamana D, Mumena C, Tumusiime DK, Mukashyaka L, Ndenga E, Twagirumugabe T, Kaitesi M, Dusabejambo V, Walker TD, Nkusi E, Bazett-Matabele L, Butera A, Rugwizangoga B, Kabayiza JC, Kanyandekwe S, Kalisa L, Ntirenganya F, Dixson J, Rogo T, McCall N, Corden M, Wong R, Mukeshimana M, Gatarayiha A, Kayonga E, Yaman A, Musabeyezu J, Sliney A, Nuthulaganti T, Kernan M, Okwi P, Rhatigan J, Barrow J, Wilson K, Levine AC, Reece R, Koster M, Moresky RT, O’Flaherty JE, Palumbo PE, Ginwalla R, Binanay CA, Thielman N, Relf M, Right R, Hill M, Chyun D, Klar RT, McCrery LL, Hughes TL, Moen M, Meeks V, Barrows B, Durieux M, McClain CD, Bunts A, Hedt-Gauthier FJCB, Magriples U, Rastegar A, Arnold L, Magaziner I, Binagwaho A: Health Professional Training and Capacity Strengthening through International Academic Partnerships: The First Five Years of the Human Resources for Health Program in Rwanda. Int J Health Policy Manag 7(11): 1024-1039, Nov 2018.
Corrado Cancedda: Academic Global Health Partnerships in the Era of the Sustainable Development Goals: How Do We Measure Success? Wharton Leadership Digest Nov 2018 Notes: https://leadershipcenter.wharton.upenn.edu/social-impact/academic-global-health-partnerships-in-the-era-of-the-sustainable-development-goals-how-do-we-measure-success/
Hackley DM, Mumena CH, Gatarayiha A, Cancedda C, Barrow JR: A Case Study Optimizing Human Resources in Rwanda's First Dental School: Three Innovative Management Tools. J Dental Educ 82(6): 602-607, Jun 2018.