Research
We facilitate joint projects with our partners to encourage clinical trials that can increase our knowledge of tumors and improve the care of future patients.
Research
We conduct joint research projects with our partners to increase our knowledge of tumors.
Scientific publications
Internationally recognized scientific journals have published dozens of articles on research that has made use of our database.
Cancer is caused by DNA mutations. There are an increasing number of drugs available that act on specific errors in the DNA of an individual patient’s tumor. A drug that doesn’t fit, like a key in a lock, will not work, while the risk of side effects remains.
Head of Research & Innovation, Dept. of Pathology, Head, Division of Diagnostic Translational Oncology Netherlands Cancer Institute – Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, professor of Oncologic Pathology, UMCU