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06-03-2018
Danish Comprehensive Cancer Center (DCCC) has allocated DKK 1.2 million to nine projects and networks strengthening cancer research and treatment in Denmark.
DCCC supports beneficial initiatives in the field of cancer and has just allocated DKK 1.2 million to nine projects and networks. The money is part of a total funding of DKK 5 million for 2018 to support national interdisciplinary and interprofessional iniatiatives. DCCC has received 19 applications amounting to DKK 3.1 million; this shows the need for funding in cancer environments. The nine selected projects all involve partners from several parts of Denmark and they support the purposes of DCCC – strengthening of national collaborations, fast translation of research results into clinical practice and attracting research funding and expertise.
”The many qualified applications give insight into what is going on in the cancer environments across Denmark, and DCCC would like to support this. We must be better at sharing knowledge in Denmark. The purpose of the DCCC call for applications was both to shed light on the good initiatives in Denmark and to support projects and networks. It is a prerequisite to apply for funding that initiatives are open and can be made public on the DCCC website”, says Nils Brünner, member of the Scientific Committee of DCCC.
Wish for more applications from surgeons and the universities
It is the second call for applications for funding at DCCC and although applications are broadly represented, the evaluation committee still misses more applications from surgeons and universities.
”We would very much like to support translational research and create a DCCC network representing all disciplines in the field of cancer from laboratory work to initiatives close to the patient. If we can help to bridge the gap to clinical practice and the patients, we are close to meeting the vision of DCCC to create optimal conditions for Danish cancer research and treatment, says Cai Grau, Chairman of the Scientific Committee of DCCC.
”The funding has hit a dry spot. Many good projects and initiatives in Denmark need support to become a reality. That is why we are so happy that the funding from DCCC can be used to promote and support national initiatives”, says Nils Brünner, member of the Scientific Committee.
”In Denmark, we are at a quite high level in cancer research and treatment of patients with cancer. But we can do better in Denmark by improving the part of our research that goes across the country and by translating research results to clinical practice faster. In this way we can strengthen the national cancer research and treatment and reach international level”, Nils Brünner continues.