Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum DKFZ

The Deutsche Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) in Heidelberg is the largest biomedical research institution in Germany and a member of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With over 3,000 employees and more than 90 departments and research groups, the DKFZ makes a significant contribution to cancer research.

• Research Focus Areas: The DKFZ focuses on the biomedical research of cancer, including diagnosis, therapy, and prevention. Research focus areas include cytology, tumor biology, genomics, immunology, and cancer prevention.
• Cancer Information Service: The Cancer Information Service provides scientifically based information on cancer topics and supports the dissemination of clinically relevant research findings.

The main mission of the DKFZ is to understand the causes of cancer through innovative research and to develop effective strategies for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Values such as excellence in research, interdisciplinarity, and patient orientation shape the work of the center.

The DKFZ is committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly research. Although specific sustainability goals are not explicitly mentioned, the involvement in the Helmholtz Association helps the center align with the general sustainability goals of the community. These often include responsible resource management and promoting environmental awareness in research.

• PostDoc Network (PDN): The PDN promotes the interests of postdocs, supports career development, and fosters social and scientific networking.
• Cooperations: The DKFZ is involved in numerous national and international cooperations to promote the exchange of knowledge and resources and to implement research findings in practice.