The Strategic Program Cancer is UMC Utrecht’s world-leading platform for cancer research and innovation. We focus on improving the outcome of (ex-)cancer patients, and those at risk of getting cancer.
Our research is cross-disciplinary. It includes fundamental, translational, clinical and real-world data science. And our researchers work closely together with UMC Utrecht’s other strategic programs, clinicians, patients and regional and (inter)national partners. Result: breakthrough innovations in personalized cancer treatment, early diagnosis, prevention, and supportive care. We focus on six research areas:
Our Strategic Program hosts over 800 researchers dedicated to finding ways to cure, prevent and live with cancer. They work together within research groups to accelerate the results of their projects.
Discover our research groupsWe cherish our associate professors. At UMC Utrecht, we give them the opportunity to hold their own ‘inaugural lecture’: the UHD lecture. This allows them to present their research work and vision in a comprehensive video, available to all audiences.
View our lecturesWe are involved in 5 PhD programs at the Graduate School of Life Sciences:
Interested in becoming an intern with us? Take a look at internship opportunities at KonJoin!
Early or mid-career scientist at PhD, postdoc or assistant professor level?
The Early Career Board consists of enthusiastic young researchers from different departments within the UMC Utrecht and provides a supportive network for early-career scientists.
Interested in joining our world-leading cancer research? Take a look at the research vacancies at UMC Utrecht.
We are dedicated to educating the general public about cancer research. Therefore, we participate and organise several outreach activities, such as:
We value the opinion and vision of our patients. Our daily board regularly discusses our research with the patient sounding board and various patient advocacy groups. We are very thankful for their involvement and expertise to further sharpen our mission.
