German Cancer Research Center
The German Cancer Research Center ( DKFZ) in Heidelberg, is a biomedical research institution and foundation under public law. Its approximately 2,500 employees in more than 70 research departments and research groups, how cancer develops and what factors influence the risk of cancer. Based on these results, they develop new approaches in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
The DKFZ is a member of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres eV and the German Research Foundation (DFG).
Together with the University Hospital Heidelberg carries the DKFZ, the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) Heidelberg.
- 4.1 Cancer Information Service
- 4.2 Life Science Lab
- Insight 4.3 DKFZ magazine
History
The DKFZ was founded in 1964 as a national research institution, foundation officer was the Heidelberg surgeon Karl Heinrich Bauer, whose initiative the emergence of the DKFZ is due. In 1975, the DKFZ member of the Association of the major research institutions ( AGF), from 1995, the Hermann von Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres arose. 1977 occurred at the DKFZ of the German Research Foundation (DFG), 1979, was a founding member of the Regional Cooperation network Tumor Center Heidelberg / Mannheim.
The state of Baden -Württemberg is the founder of the DKFZ. It also carries a 10% share in the financing, the main cost object is the federal government with a share of 90%. Due to the statute of 2000, his organs are the Board of Trustees ( with board ), the Scientific Committee and the Scientific Council. Chief Executive Officer and Chief Scientific Officer since 2004 Wiestler, administrative and commercial director since 1996 Josef Puchta.
The main building of the DKFZ on campus " Im Neuenheimer Feld " was completely renovated 30 years after the first time from 2006 to 2010. The estimated cost is around 70 million euros.
In 1992 the building of Applied Tumor Virology (INF 242) was inaugurated in 2002 in the Technology Park 3 the genome research building (INF 580). 2007 acquired the German Cancer Research Center, the building INF 581 in the Technology Park 3
On October 6, 2008 the long-time CEO Harald zur Hausen was awarded for his work on the papilloma virus of Nobel Prize in Medicine.
Research
Currently, 73 departments, clinical cooperation units and research groups are assigned to seven temporary furnished main research areas:
- Cell and Tumor Biology
- Functional and structural genomics
- Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention
- Tumor Immunology
- Imaging and Radiation Oncology
- Infections and cancer
- Translational Cancer Research
Research Group at the DKFZ are connected according to the American model with a " tenure track ". Currently, 17 research groups conducting research at the DKFZ.
Seven central units are with their services to all employees of the DKFZ available: genome and proteome, microscopy, Information Technology, Chemical Biology Core Facility, animal husbandry, library.
PhD students at the DKFZ get in the " Helmholtz International Graduate School of Cancer Research " a structured training after an interdisciplinary Currikulum.
The DKFZ leads to the Cancer Registry Regulation, the epidemiological cancer registry Baden- Württemberg to the state cancer registry law.
Two collaborating centers of the World Health Organization (World Health Organization, WHO) assist them in Tobacco Control and nuclear medicine.
From 1966 to 1999, the TRIGA research reactor was operated at the DKFZ Heidelberg. In the summer of 2008, a 7- tesla magnetic resonance was taken in a purpose built building in use for research purposes.
Collaborations and alliances
National
National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) Heidelberg: The NCT was founded on the model of American " Comprehensive Cancer Center" is supported by the German Cancer Research Center, the University Hospital of Heidelberg and the German Cancer Aid. The German Cancer Aid promotes the NCT since 2007 as oncological center. The NCT combines interdisciplinary patient care with translational cancer research.
DKFZ ZMBH Alliance: The Alliance was established in 2007 with the Center for Molecular Biology of Heidelberg University (ZMBH ) is a new model of cooperation between non-university research center and university.
HI -STEM: The Heidelberg Institute for Stem Cell Technology and Experimental Medicine (HI -STEM ) is a collaboration of academic science and the private sector. The aim of this " public private partnership " is the therapeutic possibilities that arise from stem cell research, to examine clinically and patents to protect and exploit.
German Consortium for Translational Cancer Research: The German Cancer Research Center is networking nationwide with seven university partner locations (Berlin, Dresden, Essen / Dusseldorf, Frankfurt / Mainz, Freiburg, Munich and Tübingen).
Internationally
- DKFZ -MOST (Ministry of Science and Technology) cooperation program in cancer research ( since 1976)
- Joint research units with the Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale
- Sister Institution Agreement with MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas ( since 2008)
In addition, individual contacts consist of more than 150 university and non -university research institutions abroad.
Industrial cooperation
Strategic alliances with Siemens Healthcare for the development of new imaging and radiotherapeutic procedures, and with Bayer HealthCare for the development of innovative anti-cancer agents.
Public Offers
Cancer Information Service
The center has established the Cancer Information Service (KID ) since 1986 a free and neutral information service about cancer. Easy access via telephone ( with a free 0800 number) or by e -mail and the Web, in addition to the guaranteed confidentiality essential elements. The free information for users reflect the current state of knowledge again. They are open daily, including weekends, 8-20 clock personally accessible.
Life Science Lab
Since 2002, the DKFZ is the recipient of Heidelberger Life Science Lab - a project to promote mathematics and science particularly interested students.
Insight DKFZ magazine
" Insight ," the Journal of the DKFZ, is published three to four times per year and can be subscribed free of charge. General course and currently reported insight not only on research topics from the DKFZ.