Cancer Medicines Forum Workshop

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) are co-chairing the Cancer Medicines Forum (CMF) which objective is to integrate the work of the academic sector into the regulatory decision-making process by acting as an unique channel between the regulator and academic...

Maailman Syöpäpäivän Tapahtuma

World Cancer Day is celebrated annually on Feb 4. To mark the day, iCAN is organizing an event in collaboration with the Finnish Cancer Center FICAN and the Association of Cancer Patients in Finland at Oodi’s Maijansali, Helsinki. The event will be streamed, so you are warmly welcome to join!...

Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan: Joining Forces

Changing the realities of cancer is one of the main priorities of the European Commission in the health domain. Three years after the adoption of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, will host a high-level event to take stock of Europe’s efforts to...

Cancer Mission Hub Toppledermøte 2023

For the fourth time, Cancer Mission Hub Norway brings together top leaders for a meeting on the EU's social mission on cancer - and how Norwegian efforts are shaped in light of Norwegian and international policy, research and development.

2nd European Mission Forum

The 1st European Mission Forum on 25th of January 2023 connected all EU Mission stakeholders and actor groups: governmental actors, civil society, business sector, research and innovation. Save the date for the 2nd European Mission Forum.

National Oncology Conference BJCN-MORE 2023

Conference BJCN-MORE 2023 is a traditional annual assembly of the Bulgarian Joint Cancer Network (BJCN), which is the official organizer of the event. The conference is held in a hybrid format, including the option of physical participation in a real conference center and/or virtual participation through a virtual conference center.

16th European Public Health Conference 2023

The main theme of Dublin 2023 is: Our Food, Our Health, Our Earth: A Sustainable Future for Humanity. This conference hopes to open up part of this discussion, with a focus on health, and health care. It will look specifically at gender and health, at health care delivery generally, the...

ESMO Congress 2023

A comprehensive educational and scientific programme will foster exchange and debate of translational cancer science, showcase first announcements of potentially practice changing data and stimulate multidisciplinary discussions to improve treatment options for our patients.

Conference on Personalized Medicine

The Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union organises an European high-level conference "Conference on Personalized Medicine: The evolution of healthcare to improve people’s lives"  to reflect the influence of Personalised Medicine in the evolution of healthcare to improve people's lives.

European Cancer Summit 2023

Accelerating Momentum: A manifesto to 2030. The Summit is where every aspect of cancer care – present and future – can be explored thanks to our Member Societies, Patient Advocacy groups, and our ten Focused Topic Networks.

Narodowy Instytut Onkologii im. Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie Państwowy Instytut Badawczy (NIO-PIB)

Maria Sklodowska-Curie Institute — Oncology Centre (NIO-PIB) is the biggest comprehensive cancer centre in Poland which provides 741 patient beds and employs 437 doctors. The best oncological staff available in Poland ensures that effective cancer treatment is delivered using highly specialized procedures and therapies. The Center serves as a modern...

Direção-Geral da Saúde – Ministério da Saúde (DGS-MS)

DGS is a central service of the Ministry of Health of Portugal, integrated into the direct administration of the State, endowed with administrative autonomy. The DGS exercises its activity centered on the interests of citizens, in articulation and cooperation with other services and bodies, in particular those dependent on the...

Asociația Centrul Pentru Inovație În Medicină (INOMED)

INOMED is a European non-profit research organisation with a key focus on co-creating citizen-centric, innovative health policies, as well as engaging all stakeholders through education and communication activities.

Narodny Onkologicky Ustav, Dep. Narodny Onkologicky Institut (NOU)

NOU is a specialized hospital focusing on providing complex oncological healthcare in Slovakia. NOI serves as a clinical research, academic and educational platform, contributing to implementation of the National Oncology Program.

Nadácia Výskum Rakoviny (NVR)

Nadácia Výskum Rakoviny is a non-profit organisation established with the aim of promoting transdisciplinary research collaborations to enhance the quality of life and enable repeated treatment options for cancer patients.

The Research Council of Norway (RCN)

RCN is a national strategic and funding agency for research activities, and a chief source of advice on and input into research policy for the Norwegian government, the central government administration, and the overall research community.

Horizon Europe Missions Brokerage Event 2024

The European action NCP4Missions together with the European Commission is organizing the Horizon Europe Missions Brokerage Event on the 2024 Missions and cross-cutting calls for proposals. The Brokerage Event is organised in cooperation with the EU Missions and cross-cutting INFODAYS that will take place on April 25-26. Both events are organised...

Innovative palliative care for people with cancer

The EU Cancer Mission is about bringing people together to share ideas, collaborate, and learn from each other. The Conference on “Innovative Palliative Care for Cancer Patients”, on 8 October 2024, will gather experts, practitioners, and advocates to discuss the latest developments in science and best practices in providing effective...

The EU Cancer Mission: Vision and funding opportunities

Join us for this insightful webinar, featuring Annika Nowak from the European Commission's Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, moderated by Dr. Marius Geanta, President of the Centre for Innovation in Medicine and leader of Work Package 3 in the ECHoS Project. The webinar provides a comprehensive presentation on the EU...

European Cancer Summit 2024

The mission is clear. Together, we must ramp up our fight against cancer. And there's no better place to explore the possibilities than at the European Cancer Summit 2024. It is the one event you cannot afford to miss!   On 20-21 November, Europe's leading oncology experts, patient advocates, and...

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1st Greek Forum on Cancer: Policy, Research & Funding Strategies

As Greece moves towards the implementation of a National Cancer Plan, the adoption of corresponding policies and funding strategies is necessary for the effective management of cancer, the promotion and strengthening of cancer research, and the improvement of healthcare services. At the same time, since 2021, the European Commission, by...

NCMHs and Community Engagement Beyond Patient Advocacy Groups

National Cancer Mission Hubs (NCMHs) aim to bring together a broad range of stakeholders to implement EU Mission on Cancer and the Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan at national, regional, and local levels.   While the engagement of researchers, health professionals, and patient advocacy groups in cancer activities is rather straight-forward,...

1st CCI4EU Capacity Building Conference

CCI4EU (Capacity building in Comprehensive Cancer Infrastructures) is a European project aiming to help Member States and Associated Countries improve or develop their existing or future Comprehensive Cancer Infrastructures (CCIs), by helping develop their research & innovation-related capacities. The CCI4EU project will run over 3 years. It has already defined...

Discover the Cancer Image Europe Platform

EUCAIM is organising a webinar to go through the upcoming Open Call and Cancer Image Europe. The webinar is for AI innovators and data providers that are interested in the platform. This webinar will feature an introduction to EUCAIM and Cancer Image Europe, as well as a demonstration of data...

Why Missions? A Mission in health: the EU Cancer Mission

Join us on Tuesday, April 23, from 11 AM to 12 PM CET for a comprehensive webinar that delves into the transformative impact of the EU Cancer Mission. Open for registration on ZOOM, this event will also be streamed on the ECHoS YouTube channel.  Register Now: Don’t miss this opportunity...

Finnish Cancer Forum

Save the Date: Finnish Cancer Forum 10 October 2024   The Finnish Cancer Forum will take place as a hybrid event on 10 October 2024 at 12.30-16 at Restaurant MAD in Helsinki (Mikonkatu 7) and online. Mark the date already on your calendar, more information and the programme will be...

Joint Euro-American Forum on Cancer

The burden of cancer is projected to rise exponentially in many parts of the world and represents an impending global health crisis unless we act with urgency. Major organisations have recognised cancer as one of the greatest challenges in human health and are working together to address this global crisis....

1st ECHoS anniversary

ECHoS, Establishing of Cancer Mission Hubs: Networks and Synergies, a three-year European consortium supported by EU Mission: Cancer, will play a vital role in supporting the bold and inspirational goals defined by this European initiative. Bringing together the expertise of more than 57 leading organisations, from governmental, healthcare, research, academic...

Cancer Mission: The role of regions, Health WG meeting

The Health Working Group is hosting a meeting that will explore the role of Regions in the Cancer Mission. The meeting will take place from 14:00-16:00 on 17 April 2024 at the ERRIN offices, Rue du Luxembourg 3 (8th floor), 1000 Brussels. This joint meeting between the ERRIN Health Working...

EU Cancer Mission – First project cluster policy webinar: Understanding Cancer

The first Mission Cancer project cluster policy webinar will explore how to work together to make better use of project results in the area of understanding cancer. The webinar will take place on 4th of july, from 9:30 to 12:30 CEST. This #EUHPP Live Webinar will bring together stakeholder and...

Nordic Precision Medicine Forum

Across the Nordic countries technology and healthcare developments continue at pace, investment in precise diagnostics and digital health continues to grow, yet precision medicine is not yet universal. We understand that, although the Nordics are in a favourable position, collaboration and largescale multidisciplinary efforts are still crucial when it comes...

Europe united against old and new pandemics

This Belgian Presidency conference is organised by the Department of Economy, Science and Innovation of the Flemish government, in collaboration with the Research Department of the Public Service of Wallonia, the Department of Care of the Flemish government and the Federal Public Service on Public Health, and is co-financed by...

OECI Oncology Days 2024

The OECI Oncology Days are a Forum for dynamic exchange, creative thinking and cooperation - a space where present the OECI strategy and identify new key priorities. The 46th Edition of the OECI Oncology Days will be hosted in Helsinki by the University Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Centre from June 12th...

European Research and Innovation (R&I) Days 2024

The European Commission’s annual flagship research and innovation event brings together policymakers, researchers, stakeholders, and the public to debate and shape the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond through key policy debates, funding and networking opportunities, and dedicated workshops.

Narodowe Centrum Badań i Rozwoju (NCBR)

National Contact Point for Horizon Europe (NCP Department within NCBR) supports the participation of Polish research organisations, enterprizes ans other institutions in the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation Horizon Europe.

Fundación TECNALIA Research & Innovation

TECNALIA is the largest center of applied research and technological development in Spain, a benchmark in Europe and a member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance. We collaborate with companies and institutions to improve their competitiveness, people’s quality of life and achieve sustainable growth. We do it thanks to...

Finnish Cancer Center (FICAN)

FICAN is a network of regional cancer centres all around Finland on a mission to ensure equal and high-quality cancer care, to improve prevention, diagnostics, and rehabilitation, and to support cancer research.

Cancer Society of Finland (CSF)

The Cancer Society of Finland is one of the Finland’s largest patient and public health organisation as well as being an expert organisation nationally. The CSF’s work is influential in society and proficient in its field.

Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (UHKT)

The Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (IHBT) is an expanding centre offering state-of-art medicine and top-notch research, as well as a friendly and safe organization for both patients and personnel. The IHBT provides cutting-edge diagnosis and treatment of adult patients with severe disorders of hematopoiesis. The research section in...

St. Anne´s University Hospital Brno, International Clinical Research Center (FNUSA)

The International Clinical Research Center at St. Anne’s University Hospital is a scientific research institution. We focus on preclinical and clinical research, particularly in the areas of cardiology, neurology, and oncology, with the aim of improving patient care.

Olomouc University Hospital (FNOL)

Olomouc University Hospital is one of the largest in-patient hospitals in the Czech Republic. It belongs to a network of university hospitals directly controlled by the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic. Olomouc University Hospital is a superior centre in terms of many fields of contemporary medicine. It is...

Klinički Bolnički Centar Sestre milosrdnice (KBC SM)

KBC SM was founded in 1846, and it is one of the oldest and largest medical institutions in the Republic of Croatia. It provides expertise in health care, diagnostics, treatment, consulting services, scientific research, and education. It has 28 reference centres of the Ministry of Health.

European Cancer Organisation (ECO)

The European Cancer Organisation is the largest multi-professional cancer organisation in Europe. It aims to reduce the burden of cancer, improve outcomes and the quality of care for cancer patients, through multidisciplinarity and multi-professionalism. As the not-for-profit federation of member organisations working in cancer at a European level, the European...

Life Sciences Baltics

The leading life sciences event in the Baltics: brings together top decision makers and the next generation of founders and talents from the Baltics, joined by renowned experts from all around the world, to create a potential for deep cooperation across traditional boundaries and take up a lasting learning journey.

DLR Project Management Agency (DLR-PT)

DLR Projektträger offers comprehensive, knowledge-based services related to the management of research, education and innovation. It advises on strategies and programs, manages accompanying dialog processes, and plans and takes over the operational implementation of funding programs. The range of topics include education, equal opportunities, health, society, innovation, technology, environment and...

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9th annual World Cancer Series Europe

Economist Impact’s 9th Annual World Cancer Series: Europe is taking place in Brussels this September. The two-day summit features over 90 speakers and welcomes an audience representing policymakers, healthcare providers, industry leaders, academics, patient groups, and investors.

EU Cancer Mission Day – Ireland

This hybrid event is a collaboration between the All-Island Cancer Research Institute (AICRI) and the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) through the ECHoS project. It provides a platform for all the stakeholders, to come together and share their insights, knowledge and experiences to explore innovative approaches to address cancer challenges.

European Week of Regions and Cities

The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance.

Cyprus Cancer Research Institute (CCRI)

Cyprus Cancer Research Institute (CCRI) is an independent organisation comprising a coalition of the leading academic, clinical, and diagnostic partners in cancer research; the University of Cyprus (UCY, academic), the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre (BoCOC, clinical), and the Karaiskakio Foundation (KF, diagnostics). It is a true interdisciplinary network creating...

Sciensano

Sciensano is a research institute and the national public health institute of Belgium. It is the scientific reference in the field of public health in Belgium, experienced in supporting health policy and policymaking through innovative research, analyses, monitoring activities and expert advice. Over 850 of staff members are committed to...

The Austrian National Public Health Institute (GÖG)

As the Austrian National Public Health Institute for Health Promotion, Quality, Planning and Research, Gesundheit Österreich GmbH contributes to improve the health of the Austrian population and evaluates, secures and optimises the Austrian Health and Care System.

Agency for Clinical Research and Biomedical Innovation (AICIB)

AICIB mission is to promote, coordinate, and support activities in the areas of clinical and translational research and biomedical innovation, contributing to the optimisation of Portugal’s clinical, scientific, and technological potential. AICIB activities are structured around 3 strategic pillars: i) Foster clinical research and biomedical innovation; ii) Train and create...

Institut National du Cancer (INCa)

The French National Cancer Institute (INCa) is the government expertise agency responsible for coordinating actions to fight cancer. INCa’s ambition is to provide an integrated vision covering all fields of intervention: prevention, screening, care, research and quality of life.

ETHNIKO KENTRO TEKMIRIOSIS KAI ILEKTRONIKOU PERIECHOMENOU (EKT)

EKT is a public organisation, under the auspices of the Ministry of Digital Governance, with a mission to make scientific knowledge accessible to all, operating as a knowledge hub for stakeholders oriented towards the digital economy and innovation. Having multiple roles, EKT is a) the National Authority of the Hellenic...

Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset, Region Stockholm (KUH, RS)

Karolinska Comprehensive Cancer Centre brings together cutting-edge expertise in basic research, clinical research, and highly specialized cancer care. The centre is a joint initiative within Karolinska University Hospital and Karolinska Institutet. Karolinska Comprehensive Cancer Centre is the first Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Sweden to be accredited according to the Organization...

Lietuvos Sveikatos Mokslu Universitetas (LSMU)

Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) is the largest institution of higher education for biomedical sciences in Baltic region and Lithuania also one of the largest universities in Europe specializing in health sciences. With over 30 years of international experience LSMU is successfully combining integrity of teaching, clinical practice and...

Stiftelsen Stockholm School of Economics Institute for Research (SIR), coordinator of the Vinnova-funded innovation milieus VISION ZERO CANCER and TESTBED SWEDEN PRECISION HEALTH CANCER

Vision Zero Cancer (Nollvision Cancer) and its flagship initiative Testbed Sweden for Clinical Trials and the Implementation of Precision Health in Cancer is a mission-oriented innovation ecosystem financed by Vinnova, Sweden’s innovation agency and coordinated by SIR, Stockholm School of Economics Institute for Research. Launched in November 2019, Vision Zero...

Oslo Cancer Cluster (OCC)

Oslo Cancer Cluster is a national non-profit oncology Research & Industry cluster -dedicated to improving the lives of cancer patients by accelerating the development of new cancer diagnostics and treatments. Our portfolio comprises >90 members, covering the entire oncology value chain. Together with The Research Council of Norway and the...

Regionala cancercentrum i samverkan (RCC)

The regional cancer centres (RCC) in Sweden support the nation’s 21 county councils in increasing the quality of cancer care and improving outcomes, as well as maximising the efficiency of the use of health care resources throughout the patient pathways. RCC has a supportive, stimulating and coordinating role to develop...

Norwegian Cancer Society (NCS)

NCS is one of the largest organisations in Norway, representing the voices of those affected by cancer. We work in the field of cancer prevention and care through cancer research funding, political advocacy, communication, and support services.

Türkiye Sağlik Enstitüleri Başkanliği (TÜSEB)

TÜSEB, the Health Institute of Türkiye, is a related entity of the Ministry of Health with a mission to lead R&D in the field of health science and technologies, and to support the practitioners and researchers scientifically, technically and financially, to increase domestication and nationalisation in a way that fulfil...

Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL)

The main goal of the Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL), with the Netherlands Cancer Registry (NCR) as its core activity, is to reduce the impact of cancer, from the personal to the societal level.

Ministry for Health and Active Ageing (MHA)

The Ministry is one of the Ministries of the Government of Malta and it is responsible for the national health system in Malta.

Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST)

The Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST), acting for and on behalf of the Foundation for Science and Technology, is a public body established by the central government in 1988 with the mandate of advising government on science and technology policy. MCST champions R&I engagement across public, academic, and...

Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH)

The LIH is a public research organisation, which defines cancer as a priority and covers research from fundamental, mechanistic research to translational patient-based preclinical research to clinical studies and trials.

Institut National du Cancer (INC)

The INC is an association without lucrative purpose. Its activities cover among others the overall organisation of oncology, the development of cancer care pathways and guidelines, the promotion of the centres of competence.

Lietuvos sveikatos mokslų universiteto ligoninė Kauno klinikos (Kauno Klinikos)

The Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kauno klinikos is the largest hospital in Lithuania. Established in 1940, Kauno klinikos has grown into one of the most prominent and modern hospitals in the country. The hospital of Kauno klinikos is dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare to patients...

Klaipėdos universitetas (KU)

Klaipėda University (KU) is one of the leaders in the fields of interdisciplinary research and studies both in the national level and Baltic Sea Region. Integrated in a unique way health sciences are consistently and systematically developed in one of the KU academic units – The Faculty of Health Sciences...

National Institute of Oncology (NIO)

The NIO is the only OECI accredited Comprehensive Cancer Center in Hungary and in the CEE region with 14 clinical and diagnostics, and 6 research departments, 347 beds and a staff of nearly 1,300 focusing on care, research and education. It is the coordinator of the Hungarian Oncology Network and...

Lietuvos mokslo taryba (LMT)

Research Council of Lithuania (RCL) is a science and studies policy-implementing institution, which performs an expert and advisory function to the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania and to the Government in matters of studies and experimental development. RCL’s mission – is to actively participate in the formulation of research,...

Latvijas Universitāte (LU)

LU has a broad experience in implementation and management of nationally, EU level and internationally funded research projects and well-developed and organized administrative structure for project management and implementation. The Institute of Clinical and Preventive Medicine of the University of Latvia (LU ICPM) is among the leading research institutes of...

Riga East University Hospital (REUH)

Riga East University Hospital (REUH) is the largest emergency multi-profile healthcare institution in Latvia and comprises from 5 clinical centres: Clinical Centre of Emergency Medicine „Gailezers”, Oncology Centre of Latvia, Clinical Centre „Bikernieki”, Latvian Centre of Infectious Diseases, and Centre of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases. REUH fields of expertise are...

Fondazione Regionale Per La Ricerca Biomedica (FRRB)

Founded in 2011 by Lombardy Region, Fondazione Regionale per la Ricerca Biomedica (FRRB) represents one of the main strategic platforms for boosting progress, research, development and innovation in hospitals, universities and research centres focused on biomedical research.

Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS

FDG is a non-profit, private foundation, accredited through the National Health Service in 28 centres distributed over 9 Italian regions and since 1991 and as a “Scientific Institute for Research, Hospitalization and Health Care” (It. IRCCS) by the Italian Ministry of Health, with the specializations in bio-medicine, biotechnology and clinical...

Fondazione The Bridge (FTB)

Fondazione The Bridge is an independent non-profit organisation for the protection of the right to health. It acts as a bridge between institutions and scientific, clinical organisations, industry, and patient’s associations.

Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori (INT)

INT is a public center for treatment and research (IRCCS) and an OECI-certified Comprehensive Cancer Center since 2015 with activities ranging from cancer diagnosis and care to clinical, basic, translational and epidemiological research. INT is the first Italian center in the Ministry’s ranking for healthcare activities and research productivity indicators....

Alliance Against Cancer (ACC)

ACC is an Italian oncology research network founded in 2002 by the Ministry of Health. The network includes many comprehensive patient care and research institutes (IRCCS), associations and foundations, and the Italian National Institute of Health, which hosts its offices. The mission of ACC is to bring technological and organisational...

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC)

The Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (www.unicatt.it), founded in 1921, includes five campuses (Milano, Brescia, Piacenza-Cremona, Roma). The School of Medicine in Rome is at present a world-class training ground for future leaders in medical research and practice, public health, and biomedical science.

All-Island Cancer Research Institute (AICRI)

AICRI builds an overarching framework for cancer research across the island of Ireland. Involves 10 academic institutions and many stakeholders. Research programme includes cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

National Cancer Control Programme, Health Service Executive (NCCP, HSE)

The NCCP works with partners in Ireland to prevent cancer, treat cancer, and increase survival and quality of life for those who develop cancer, by converting evidence and knowledge into strategies and actions.

LIVING LABS FRONTIERS: Driving systemic change through Soci(et)al Engagement, for real impact 

OpenLivingLab Days is the flagship annual event organized by the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL). It is the global gathering of international Living Labs that brings together living labbers, public officials, corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, academics, and innovators from around the world. The event offers a unique platform for networking, exchanging...