In the past, consensus dictated that nerves or neural activity were not involved in cancer development and progression. However, recent high-profile studies have revealed that neurons may in fact play ...

Dr. med. Andreas Rimner, Stellvertretender Ärztlicher Direktor der Klinik für Strahlenheilkunde im Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, wird einen Vortrag zum Thema "Die Rolle der ...

This lecture explores the integration of clinical data with advanced biophysical models for microcirculation, presenting a framework that enables the creation of digital twins. These digital ...

The Transfer Day is dedicated to technology transfer, emphasizing how it is practiced at HZDR. There will be a keynote by Prof. Karl Leo (CEO of Optoelectronics, TU Dresden) and insights from many ...

The Heidelberg Cancer Neuroscience Seminar Series is a international hub for this thriving research field, bringing together experts and junior researchers to learn about the most exciting work and ...

This networking event features Peter Loskill (University of Tübingen & NMI Reutlingen), where he will give the talk “Organ-on-Chip: Next-Generation human Model Systems for ...

Macroscopic imaging in medicine is based on several physical principles ranging from ultrasound to  ionizing radiation coming from sources outside or inside the patient. Accordingly, the ...

Professor Kai Simons, Director emeritus at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, Dresden, will visit the DKFZ for a guest lecture on cutting-edge research in ...

How can patient perspectives be meaningfully and effectively integrated into research processes?  This event aims to provide researchers at DKFZ and its translational partner institutions with ...

Dr. Janine Fischer (Software Innovation Hub coordinator, DESY) and Lisa Wenzel (Transfer and Innovation, GFZ) will be hosting a workshop about the world of softwares in research. In this event, you ...

The Essen Translational Oncology Symposium (ETOS) is an event of the DKTK partner site Essen/Düsseldorf to present scientific preclinical translational and reverse translational projects ...

Tracer principle is the basis of radionuclide application which includes molecular imaging and therapy.  This lecture explains the application of specific radiotracers for visualization of ...

The AEK Cancer Congress hosts around 500 participants. It is funded by the German Cancer Society and the German Cancer Aid and will be held in 2025 under the theme “Understanding and targeting ...

The first Clinical Cancer Genomics Conference (CCG2025) will take place in Amsterdam from 20 to 21 March 2025. This new annual conference will focus on the integration of modern genomic approaches ...

Radiation research in oncology requires the use of high-quality sources of x-ray, electron- and ion-beams,  as well as their precise control and characterization. This lecture reviews the ...

The Immunotherapy of Cancer Conference (ITOC) is a European meeting providing a global platform for translational research in the field of immuno-oncology as well as a forum for discussion of early ...

This conference will explore how these innovations can enhance patient outcomes in serious diseases, including cancer, gastrointestinal disorders, metabolic diseases, and more. With engaging ...

Normal tissues are inevitably included in the high dose volume of radiotherapy, predominantly within the  tumor and surrounding normal tissue, thus bearing a certain risk of early and/or late ...

This lecture gives an overview on the biological effects of ionizing irradiation in tumors. Tumor response  parameters to radiotherapy and biological factors of radiation resistance of tumors ...

The German Cancer Research Congress (GCRC) /(Deutscher Krebsforschungskongress, DKFK) is a joint event of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), the German Cancer Aid (Deutsche Krebshilfe) and the ...

The registration is now open for the CRUK/ ACS Cancer Prevention Research Conference 2025 in London. This conference offers the opportunity to engage with leading experts and explore the latest ...

This lecture will review the clinical perspectives of cancer stem cell research in radiation oncology  including (i) the 5R's of radiotherapy in the light of cancer stem cell biology, (ii) ...

GeneNovate Investors’ Day is aimed at start-ups or late-stage academic projects. You will receive pitch training, connect with key investors and industry leaders and debut your pitch in ...

The Innovation Cup is an initiative where participants learn how R&D in the industry works by lectures from Merck managers and scientists. Participants will also advance an idea from several ...